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Today in History (February 28th<\/sup>,1928)<\/h1>\n

The National Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the \u2018Raman effect\u2019 by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928. For his discovery, Sir Chandrasekhar Venkat Raman also known as C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. On this day, he discovered a phenomenon of scattering of photons which was later known as \u2018Raman Effect\u2019 after his name.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No negotiation over annexed Ukrainian territory: Kremlin<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022\tThe Kremlin has ruled out any negotiation over the status of five Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, despite not fully controlling four of them.
\n\u2022\tKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the territories are “inseparable” from Russia, as they are part of the Russian Federation’s Constitution.
\n\u2022\tHe emphasized that the status of these territories is “undeniable and non-negotiable.”
\n\u2022\tRussia annexed Crimea in 2014 following a military operation and a controversial referendum, criticized as illegitimate by Ukraine and Western nations.
\n\u2022\tIn September 2022, Russia declared the annexation of four more Ukrainian regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
\n\u2022\tRussian forces control most of Donetsk and Luhansk but only parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
\n\u2022\tUkraine has taken control of parts of Russia\u2019s Kursk region.
\n\u2022\tUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested the possibility of an “exchange” of territories with Russia, but this notion has been rejected by Russia.<\/p>\n

Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed SEBI chief<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022\tThe government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance and Revenue Secretary, as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
\n\u2022\tMr. Pandey will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on Friday.
\n\u2022\tThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Mr. Pandey’s appointment.
\n\u2022\tAccording to the government order, his appointment is initially for three years, starting from the day he assumes charge.<\/p>\n

Law trying to protect children born of live-in relationships: Uttarakhand govt.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Uttarakhand High Court orally observed that live-in relationships were increasing and the law (Uniform Civil Code) was merely trying to accommodate the rights of women and the rights of children born out of such relationships.
\n\u2022\tLaw to Protect Kids from Live-in Relationships: The Uttarakhand government says the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is trying to help children born from live-in relationships and protect women’s rights.
\n\u2022\tWhy the Discussion Happened: The court was hearing two cases challenging parts of the UCC, which started in Uttarakhand on January 26, 2025.
\n\u2022\tOne case was from social activists Uma Bhatt, Kamla Pant, and Munish Kumar.
\n\u2022\tThe other was from a couple in a live-in relationship.
\n\u2022\tUCC Rule: The UCC says live-in couples must register their relationship with the government.
\n\u2022\tCourt\u2019s Advice: The judges told couples they can come to court if they face any punishment for not registering.
\n\u2022\tPrivacy Worries: Lawyer Vrinda Grover argued in court that:
\n\u2022\tThe UCC lets the government spy on people\u2019s private choices.
\n\u2022\tIt can punish people for choosing their partners, which should be a private right.
\n\u2022\tIt might increase harassment and violence against women and couples who don\u2019t follow common societal views.
\n\u2022\tAnyone can complain about a live-in relationship, which could lead to trouble from people who don\u2019t like these relationships.
\n\u2022\tDocuments Concern: Ms. Grover didn\u2019t like that couples have to share private documents like Aadhaar to register.
\n\u2022\tCourt\u2019s Question to Lawyer: Justice Tiwari asked Ms. Grover if just registering a relationship can be called unconstitutional. He said the law is only trying to keep up with changing times and protect women and kids.
\n\u2022\tMs. Grover\u2019s Reply: She said the UCC could still cause problems and let social rules override constitutional rights.
\n\u2022\tGovernment\u2019s Side: Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, speaking for the Uttarakhand government, said:
\n\u2022\tThe UCC doesn\u2019t harm privacy.
\n\u2022\tIt\u2019s just a way to manage things and protect women from unfair treatment.
\n\u2022\tThe law was made after talking to lots of people and considering their opinions.
\n\u2022\tCourt\u2019s Question to Government: The judges asked if the government took suggestions from the public before making the UCC and if those ideas were used.<\/p>\n