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MP High Court Declares Bhojshala Complex a Temple

May 17, 2026

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Declared a Temple by MP High Court

On 15 May 2026, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a major judgment regarding the long-disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district. The Court ruled that the religious character of the site is that of a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, also known as Vagdevi.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Age Limit for Maternity Leave for Adoptive Mothers

May 16, 2026

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On 17 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a very important judgment. A two-judge bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan struck down Section 60(4) of the Code on Social Security, 2020. This section had given 12 weeks of maternity benefit only when the adopted child was below three months of age. The Court said this age limit is unfair. It said adoptive mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave no matter how old the child is at the time of adoption. The Court found the old rule violated Article 14 (equality) and Article 21 (right to life and dignity) of the Constitution.

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India’s Passport Rank Slips to 78th in Henley Index 2026-56 Destinations Accessible

May 16, 2026

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India’s passport has been ranked 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026. This is a drop of three places from its earlier rank of 75th in February 2026. Indian passport holders can now travel to 56 destinations without a visa or with a visa-on-arrival or e-visa. Despite the drop, India’s rank has improved over the long term. In 2021, it was at 90th position. In 2025, it was at 85th. The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It measures how much travel freedom a passport offers.

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Australia Bans Neo-Nazi Group National Socialist Network-15 Years Jail for Support

May 16, 2026

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Australia banned a neo-Nazi group called the National Socialist Network (NSN) on 15 May 2026. The ban started at midnight. Now, anyone who supports, funds, trains, recruits, joins, or leads this group can go to prison for up to 15 years. The group also used the names White Australia and European Australian Movement. This is the second organisation banned under Australia’s new anti-hate laws. The first was Hizb ut-Tahrir, banned in March 2026. The new law came after a deadly antisemitic attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025, which killed 15 people.

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India to Lead Global IT Security Standards as CCDB Chair for 2026-2028

May 16, 2026

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India has been chosen to lead a very important global body for IT security. The country will chair the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) from April 2026 to April 2028. This decision was confirmed at a meeting in Tokyo, Japan, held from 14 to 16 April 2026. The CCDB is the technical core of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA), which is an international treaty that allows different countries to trust each other's IT security certificates. India has been a member of this arrangement since 2013. This leadership role shows India's growing strength in the field of IT security standards.

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