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The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal’s objection to the ED’s plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency. …

AIADMK released its Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, promising Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for female heads of households and Rs 10,000 for every family. The manifesto also includes promises of free refrigerators, extended bus travel for men, and three free cooking gas cylinders annually for ration cardholders. …

The Supreme Court will consider extending the deadline for freezing electoral rolls in West Bengal, acknowledging concerns over procedural irregularities in the state’s voter list exercise. …

West Bengal’s political arena reveals a significant concentration of wealth among candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. Data shows several sitting MLAs, predominantly from the ruling Trinamool Congress, possess substantial assets, with some exceeding Rs 67 crore. This highlights the growing influence of personal wealth in electoral politics as the…

Amid escalating West Asia tensions and reports of an LPG crisis, the government convened an all-party meeting. Opposition leaders voiced concerns over the handling of the conflict and its impact on India’s energy security. Prime Minister Modi is set to address Parliament on the economic and security implications, while defence…

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This…

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh, while delivering its verdict, observed that the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of women officers were often assessed casually, undermining their chances of securing PC. “ACRs of appellants were written with presumption that they…

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address in Parliament on the ongoing Middle East conflict, alleging that the speech lacked scope for discussion and resembled a ‘one-way communication’. …

Following Tamil Nadu’s move to regulate cosmetic clinics, doctors nationwide are demanding similar oversight. Experts warn of rising complications from procedures like hair transplants, fuelled by social media. The Indian Association of Dermatologists urges the adoption of national guidelines to combat quackery and protect patients, emphasising the need for qualified…

India’s Air Force is set to significantly boost its capabilities by concluding major contracts in FY 2026-27. These include deals for 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft, and additional airborne early warning systems. The increased capital budget will fund these crucial acquisitions and ongoing modernization efforts….

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned a family court’s decision to involve police in a child custody dispute, calling it “atrocious, unethical and unconstitutional.” Justices questioned the jurisdiction of a Bhopal court over Gurgaon police in enforcing child handover. Both doctor parents and their child have been summoned to the…

The Supreme Court has demanded asset details of close relatives from both sides of a woman accused in a Rs 3,700 crore ponzi scam before considering her bail plea. The court expressed strong disapproval of the defense’s claim that the accused couple has no assets, emphasizing the need to trace…

India is set to appoint a dedicated official at its London High Commission to handle International Maritime Organisation matters. This strategic move by the shipping ministry, now approved, aims to address frequent sea-based supply chain disruptions. With nearly all of India’s trade by volume relying on maritime routes, this ensures…

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict and its economic impact, including energy security, with his US counterpart. This follows US President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iran, though Iran denies negotiations. India, concerned about attacks on energy infrastructure, has engaged with Gulf leaders and…

Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s stance on the West Asia conflict in Parliament. He stressed opposition to attacks on infrastructure and trade routes. India advocates for diplomacy and peaceful resolution. Efforts are underway to ensure safe passage for Indian ships and secure vital supplies like oil and gas. The government…