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Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate as the opposition moved a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla. Congress MPs questioned the authority of Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding, citing a constitutional vacuum due to the absence of a Deputy Speaker. The government defended Pal’s position, leading to sharp exchanges. …

The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi for backing the Youth Congress’ “shirtless” protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Party leaders accused Gandhi of orchestrating the disruption, which they claim embarrassed India globally. Meanwhile, a court reserved its order on the bail pleas of three Youth Congress workers involved…

Two IndiGo flights were diverted to Bhopal due to loose bitumen on Indore’s runway during recarpeting work. The issue was resolved within 20 minutes, and operations resumed. Separately, a fire in dry grass at the non-operational area of Indore Airport caused no casualties or flight disruptions. …

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok Sabha addresses the notice against Speaker Om Birla. This move, spearheaded by TMC, stems from concerns over electoral roll reviews in West Bengal, with other…

The Supreme Court has closed suo motu contempt proceedings against YouTuber Ajay Shukla after he offered an unconditional apology for “defamatory” remarks against a former judge. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma accepted the apology but warned Shukla against future misconduct, stating any recurrence would face severe consequences. …

An advocate’s attempt to argue five PILs, ranging from chemical-free tobacco to garlic’s ‘tamasic’ nature, drew sharp criticism from the Supreme Court. The bench termed the petitions frivolous, suggesting they were filed for publicity. The court warned against such practices, emphasizing the need for advocates to focus on their profession…

The Supreme Court expressed frustration over frequent West Bengal-related petitions, questioning its workload. Petitioners challenging voter list deletions highlighted a lack of appeal options. The court agreed to hear these alongside ongoing voter roll scrutiny issues, emphasizing that bureaucrats shouldn’t overrule judicial officers’ decisions. …

A Jammu and Kashmir high court judge’s suspicion during a routine protection petition led to an investigation into a criminal network allegedly luring young girls. The court discovered the ‘husband’ was already married and ordered a probe into the moulvi and the advocate involved, highlighting a moment of judicial vigilance…

Nepal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history four…

The UPSC clarified that Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, secured rank 301 in the Civil Services Examination 2025, resolving confusion over two candidates with the same name claiming the same rank. The commission confirmed the successful candidate’s details, including roll number and parentage, amidst reports of another Akanksha Singh…

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals in Iran against approaching land border points for exit without prior coordination. The mission emphasized it cannot assist individuals stranded after leaving Iranian territory without entering a third country. This advisory follows the External Affairs Minister’s statement on India’s focus on…