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From King Edward III To Neha Bora, A 1361 Law Lives On In 'Peace Bonds': NDTV Explains

CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka signed peace bonds; two of them even faced jail over an alleged breach, while AISA's Neha Bora questioned such a bond's very logic. Here's what a peace bond is, and what the questions are.

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Edward III of England enacted the Justice of Peace Act, which evolved over even centuries.
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Akal Takht Jathedar Flags Punjab's Drug Menace At UK Parliament

Flagging the devastating impact of drug addiction on Punjab's youth, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has called for a comprehensive approach to tackle the drug menace, stressing that curbing drug supplies and providing effective rehabilitation must go hand in hand.

Kuldip Singh Gargajj called for collaboration to develop a structured recovery programme in Punjab.
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India Closely Monitoring Tehran Talks Involving Pakistan, Says Centre

The statement comes amid reports of discussions in Tehran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and securing a ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group, with Iran reportedly facilitating negotiations.

Centre said India's position remained unchanged following the Pulwama terror attack. (Representational)
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AAP Wants Delhi Liquor App Scrapped. Agency Says Approval Came In 2024

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday threatened mass protests against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the app, which allows customers to book and pay for liquor online before collecting their orders from designated shops.

The document shows that the corporation awarded a contract worth Rs 5 lakh, including GST.
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"Secretly Happy With Our Win": Akhilesh Yadav On Minister's MLC Poll Remark

The SP's victory in three seats, including one in Varanasi, has left the BJP red-faced. Asked about the matter, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Samajwadi Party has "opened its account where it was not expected" and the BJP will look into it.

"The MLC elections have packed off the BJP bag and baggage," Akhilesh Yadav said.
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