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William Dalrymple's Keynote on India's Civilizational Openness at EPFO RGDE Season 2

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) inaugurated Season 2 of the Reimagining Governance Discourse for Excellence (RGDE) programme on Civil Services Day, featuring historian and author William Dalrymple as keynote speaker. Dalrymple argued that India's historic strength lay not in conquest but in its openness to the movement of ideas, trade and culture, enabling it to shape civilizations across continents. The session saw active participation from officers across more than 150 field offices and various constituents of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, who engaged in discussions connecting historical patterns to contemporary governance challenges.

Rohit Kumar v. Sukhdev Singh & Ors - Motor Accident Compensation Appeal

The Delhi High Court heard an appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The appellant, who suffered grievous injuries in a 2012 road accident, sought increased compensation based on functional disability, future prospects, and non-pecuniary damages.