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Today in History (March 4th<\/sup>,1879)<\/h1>\n

Bethune College was established in Calcutta, becoming the first women’s college in India.<\/p>\n

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

SC seeks measures against \u2018vulgarity\u2019 online<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Supreme Court\u2019s Concern Over Online Content: <\/strong>
\no SC seeks \u201cregulatory measures\u201d to curb \u201cfilthy language\u201d and \u201cvulgarity\u201d disguised as humor in online programs.
\no Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant emphasizes a clear distinction between humor and perversity.
\n\u2022 Objective of Regulatory Measures: <\/strong>
\no Measures aim to align programs with \u201cknown moral standards\u201d of Indian society.
\no Intended as a reasonable restriction on free speech to ensure decency and morality, not censorship.
\no Court seeks a \u201chealthy debate\u201d with stakeholder inputs.
\n\u2022 Case Background: <\/strong>
\no Hearing an application by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to modify a February 18 SC order.
\no Order granted interim protection from arrest in criminal cases in Maharashtra and Assam over his comments on \u201cIndia Got Latent\u201d show.
\no Clause in the order barred him from airing podcasts or shows.
\n\u2022 Arguments in Court:<\/strong>
\no Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud (for Allahbadia): Client has \u201cno sense of humor\u201d; ban affects his livelihood and 280 employees.
\no Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta (for Centre, Maharashtra, Assam): Humor should be enjoyable for families without embarrassment; using filthy language isn\u2019t talent.
\no Justice Kant: Humor is an art; talent lies in using ordinary words to create humor, not vulgarity.
\n\u2022 Court\u2019s Ruling: <\/strong>
\no Allows Allahbadia to resume \u201cThe Ranveer Show\u201d podcast, subject to maintaining \u201cmorality and decency\u201d for all age groups.
\no Requires an undertaking from Allahbadia to uphold these standards.
\n\u2022 Observations on Humor and Morality: <\/strong>
\no Tushar Mehta: Good comedians critique the government without crossing decency boundaries.
\no Justice Kant: Moral standards vary by country; focus is on Indian societal norms.
\no Tushar Mehta on Allahbadia\u2019s show: Contains vulgarity and perversity unfit for public viewing; suggests he \u201cstay quiet for some time.\u201d
\no Justice Kant: Hopes Allahbadia feels \u201csome repentance\u201d; fundamental rights come with duties, not on a platter.
\n\u2022 Travel Request and Investigation: <\/strong>
\no Allahbadia seeks permission to travel abroad.
\no Tushar Mehta: Allahbadia didn\u2019t appear when summoned by Gauhati Police.
\no Chandrachud: Gauhati Police didn\u2019t respond to Allahbadia\u2019s inquiry about appearance date.
\no Court directs Gauhati Police to specify date and time for Allahbadia\u2019s appearance.
\no Travel request to be considered after he joins the investigation.
\no Interim protection from arrest extended.
\n\u2022 Future Proceedings: <\/strong>
\no Case to be revisited on April 1.
\n\u2022 Additional Remarks: <\/strong>
\no Justice Kant: People can watch any channel, but using filthy expressions for commercial gain is unacceptable.
\no Tushar Mehta: A regulatory mechanism is needed for posterity.<\/p>\n

War and Peace <\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Ukraine should not be made a pawn in any U.S. deal with Russia.
\nWhite House Showdown <\/strong>
\n\u2022 The dramatic confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy occurred in the White House, televised publicly.<\/p>\n

\u2022 This event was unprecedented in modern diplomatic history.
\n\u2022 Zelenskyy\u2019s visit aimed to sign a minerals agreement and discuss Trump\u2019s peace plan.
\n\u2022 The visit turned humiliating and disastrous for Zelenskyy.
\no Humiliation stemmed from Zelenskyy questioning U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance\u2019s diplomatic push, sparking a spat.
\no Trump remarked Ukraine wasn\u2019t winning the war and accused Zelenskyy of ingratitude toward U.S. support.
\no Disaster arose when Trump pressured Zelenskyy to accept a deal with Russia, threatening to halt U.S. weapon supplies to Kyiv if refused (\u201cwe are out\u201d).
\no Kyiv is currently struggling to counter an advancing Russia.
\n\u2022 Trump\u2019s rebuke included calling out Zelenskyy for disrespecting America in the Oval Office, suggesting he return only when ready for peace.
\n\u2022 This incident marked a breakdown in Trump-Zelenskyy relations, potentially costly for Ukraine without reversal, as it needs ally support.
\nUkraine\u2019s Strategic Position<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ukraine became a pawn in the geopolitical struggle between a powerful Russia and the U.S.-led NATO, which Ukraine aspired to join.
\n\u2022 Under former U.S. President Joe Biden, America pledged support for Ukraine \u201cas long as it takes.\u201d
\n\u2022 U.S. and European weapons and training enabled Ukraine to resist effectively.
\n\u2022 Despite this aid, Ukraine lacks a clear path to victory.
\nShift with Trump\u2019s Return <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trump\u2019s return, promising a war-ending reset with Russia, ended the \u201cas-long-as-it-takes\u201d policy.
\n\u2022 Trump is determined to negotiate a deal with Russia.
\n\u2022 Ukraine seeks security guarantees, which the U.S. is reluctant to offer, causing a major rift.
\nPost-Spat Developments<\/strong>
\n\u2022 After the Oval Office clash, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Zelenskyy in London, urging Europe to \u201cdo heavy lifting.\u201d
\n\u2022 Starmer stressed that European efforts need strong U.S. backing to succeed.
\n\u2022 Ukraine and Europe must collaborate with the Trump administration in Russia negotiations.
\nU.S. Role and Reputation <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Until two months ago, the U.S. was Ukraine\u2019s strongest supporter.
\n\u2022 Abandoning Kyiv now would damage America\u2019s global power reputation.
\n\u2022 The U.S. should ensure Ukraine\u2019s security concerns are addressed in any Russia deal, aiming for an end to the war and lasting European peace.<\/p>\n

Supreme Court to examine the Rules on blocking of online content <\/span><\/h3>\n

The Supreme Court, on Monday, sought the government\u2019s response to a plea challenging rules allowing content blocking on social media without prior notice or fair hearing for uploaders.
\n\u2022 A Bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai issued notice to the Union of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information.
\n\u2022 The writ petition was filed by the Software Freedom Law Center, represented by senior advocate Indira Jaising and advocate Paras Nath Singh.
\nChallenged Provisions <\/strong>
\n\u2022 The petition targets the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009, specifically Rules 8, 9, and 16.
\no Rules 8 and 9: Make it optional for the government to notify the original content creator about proposed blocking actions.
\no Rule 9: Permits content blocking in \u201cemergency\u201d cases with minimal or no communication to the creator, often used arbitrarily as an emergency provision.
\no Rule 16: Enforces blanket confidentiality over blocking requests, complaints, and actions, increasing opacity.
\nIssues Raised in Petition <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lack of prior notice, reasoned orders, grievance procedures, or hearing opportunities leaves creators without legal recourse.
\n\u2022 The petition argues that Rules 8 and 9\u2019s language allows the government to notify either the intermediary or the creator (using \u201cor\u201d), typically favoring the intermediary.
\n\u2022 Prior notice to intermediaries doesn\u2019t protect creators\u2019 rights, as intermediaries aren\u2019t obligated to defend creators or represent them.
\n\u2022 Online intermediaries, protected by the \u2018safe harbour\u2019 clause under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, aren\u2019t liable for third-party content and must comply with government blocking actions to maintain operations.
\nArguments by Counsel<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Senior advocate Indira Jaising argued:
\no The right to notice and a fair hearing are fundamental to freedom of speech and expression.
\no The government exploits Rules 8 and 9\u2019s wording, suggesting \u201cor\u201d should be replaced with \u201cand\u201d to ensure both creators and intermediaries receive notice.
\no Rule 16 should be struck down as unconstitutional due to its excessive confidentiality provisions.
\nCourt\u2019s Observation <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Justice Gavai remarked that the state could be mandated to notify identifiable original creators about blocking actions.<\/p>\n

India launches <\/span><\/h3>\n

Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) in New Delhi
\n\u2022 Multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration
\n\u2022 Focuses on knowledge-sharing and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development
\n\u2022 Platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners
\n\u2022 Discusses and implements sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency
\n\u2022 Targets economies in the Asia-Pacific region
\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s message highlights:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 India\u2019s P (Pro-Planet People) approach
\n\u2022 Emphasis on 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) and circular economy principles
\n\u2022 India\u2019s willingness to share experiences in building a circular economy
\n\u2022 Proposal for a working group to finalize coalition\u2019s structure and operational framework
\nBackground on Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Launched in 2009 in Asia and the Pacific
\n\u2022 Promotes sustainable waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles
\n\u2022 Addresses environmental challenges from rapid economic growth, resource depletion, and rising waste
\n\u2022 Key milestone: Adoption of Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) with 33 voluntary goals for a resource-efficient economy<\/p>\n

Indie film Anora triumphs at Oscars <\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Anora, an independent film about a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian billionaire unravels, won five Oscars, including Best Picture.
\n\u2022 Producers of Anora: Samantha Quan, Sean Baker, and Alex Coco celebrated after the ceremony in Los Angeles.
\nDirector’s Speech:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Sean Baker, the director, used one of his four acceptance speeches to call for support for independent films.
\n\u2022 Baker thanked the Academy for recognizing a truly independent movie, highlighting that it was made through the efforts of indie artists.
\nOscar Ceremony:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Host Conan O’Brien did not address Donald Trump or the political situation, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and other global tensions.
\n\u2022 There was only one mention of the conflict in Ukraine and a single speech about the situation in Gaza.
\nOther Oscar Highlights:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Brazil won its first Oscar for Best International Feature with I\u2019m Still Here.
\n\u2022 Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for playing Laszlo Toth in The Brutalist. Brody joins a select group of double Oscar winners, including Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson.<\/p>\n