Category: India

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT). These deficiencies are causing significant delays in crucial insolvency and bankruptcy cases, potentially undermining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’s objectives. The court emphasized the urgent need for immediate remedial…

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin highlighted legal hurdles in money laundering probes, questioning if trials should halt pending predicate offence conclusions. This debate, amplified by the junior finance minister’s remarks defending the agency against political vendetta accusations, underscores the ED’s push for independent money laundering investigations, despite Supreme Court rulings….

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a defamation case filed by Assam CM Himanta Sarma’s wife. Following this, a heated exchange erupted between Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Sarma. Singhvi urged Sarma to reflect on his “deeply inappropriate” language, while Sarma defended his…

The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations and renunciations. Minors can now be included, provided they don’t hold foreign passports concurrently with an Indian one. This digital shift eliminates the need for duplicate certificates, offering a…

While most of India may experience normal to below-normal temperatures this May due to increased rainfall, certain regions, including Himalayan foothills, eastern coast, and parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, are predicted to face an above-normal number of heatwave days. Warmer nights are also anticipated across many areas, linked to climate…

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, deeming allegations against Assam CM’s wife and her counter-allegations politically motivated. The court emphasized personal liberty, stating custodial interrogation wasn’t warranted given the political overtones of the dispute. …

Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the return of Lord Buddha’s holy relics to Ladakh after 75 years, calling it a “historic reunion” and the “living land of Dhamma.” The fortnight-long exposition of the Piprahwa relics, marked by prayers and rituals, aims to reinforce India’s Buddhist heritage. The event highlights peace…

West Bengal’s political landscape, historically dominated by single parties for extended periods, is now witnessing an intense battle for the 2026 assembly elections. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule faces a formidable challenge from the aggressively expanding BJP, which aims to end the TMC’s reign. This election marks a critical…

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, setting aside the Gauhati High Court’s order. The apex court emphasized balancing individual liberty with the state’s interest in investigation, noting the allegations appeared politically motivated. Khera must cooperate with the probe and appear when summoned. …

The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor…

West Bengal is on high alert before counting day due to Supreme Court moves, a 15-seat repoll order, and EVM tampering allegations. The TMC has challenged a high court order, while the Election Commission assures security at strongrooms amidst post-poll violence and transport disruptions. …

India is experiencing extreme heatwaves, with temperatures soaring and heatwaves arriving earlier and with greater intensity. This is exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to strengthen. The heat poses significant health risks and economic challenges, impacting daily life and livelihoods across the nation. Adaptation and mitigation strategies…

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab moved a confidence motion in the state assembly following the defection of seven MPs to the BJP. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted the party’s strength and national presence, aiming to dispel rumors of instability. AAP holds a significant majority in the 117-member assembly….

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election office near Srirangam in Trichy was allegedly set ablaze by unknown individuals early Friday. A large digital banner for the party’s candidate was also damaged. This incident, occurring just days before Tamil Nadu election results, has prompted a police investigation and calls for enhanced…