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The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to respond within a week to a habeas corpus petition concerning 26 Indian nationals allegedly stranded in Russia and forced into the Ukraine war. Families reported their relatives were lured with job promises, had passports seized, and were compelled to join military…

Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court with immediate effect, citing deep anguish. His resignation follows a cash recovery controversy at his residence and an ongoing impeachment process initiated after a Supreme Court-led inquiry recommended further action. …

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from his post following a cash recovery controversy and impeachment proceedings. Allegations of unaccounted cash surfaced after a fire at his residence, prompting a Supreme Court inquiry and subsequent parliamentary action. The judge had previously questioned the constitutionality of the inquiry process. …

The Telangana High Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera one week of transit anticipatory bail in a defamation case filed by Assam Police. The court’s order allows Khera to approach the appropriate court in Assam to file a regular bail application, protecting him from arrest for seven days. …

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin took a Chennai Metro ride, engaging with commuters to seek support for his party ahead of the Assembly polls. He recalled his role in developing the metro project, highlighting its progress and future expansion plans. This public outreach is part of his intensified campaign efforts….

Ahead of West Bengal polls, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has ended its alliance with Humayun Kabir’s party, citing concerns over remarks questioning Muslim integrity. AIMIM will now contest independently, aiming to provide a voice for marginalized communities. The move could influence constituencies with significant minority populations, potentially creating multi-cornered contests. …

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next month following productive talks with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington. Discussions focused on strengthening the bilateral partnership, particularly in trade, defence, critical minerals, and the Quad. Both nations aim to deepen engagement across these vital sectors, enhancing their Comprehensive…

Border Security Force personnel facilitated voting for 70 families in Assam’s Sribhumi district, living beyond the India-Bangladesh barbed-wire fence. Vehicles and opened gates ensured residents of five villages could cast their ballots, a powerful assertion of their Indian identity. BSF also aided election campaigning in these remote settlements near the…

Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court’s decision labeling UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a “fugitive economic offender” in a money laundering case. The court dismissed Bhandari’s appeal, stating that a failed extradition attempt does not absolve him of Indian law violations. This ruling allows authorities to confiscate his…

V.K. Sasikala, once Jayalalithaa’s shadow, now leads her own campaign from a similar vehicle, evoking memories of the late leader’s roadshows. She delivers short speeches, indirectly criticizing AIADMK leaders and seeking public support, while her party fields candidates, primarily in southern districts, aiming for crucial votes and recalling her close…

Record voter turnouts were recorded in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with officials hailing it as a validation of electoral roll revisions and a sign of public trust. Assam and Puducherry achieved all-time highs, while Kerala saw its best turnout since 1987. Muslim-majority seats in Assam saw a significant surge in…

Congress Working Committee will convene Friday to deliberate on the women’s reservation law amendments, following DMK chief M.K. Stalin’s sharp critique. Concerns are raised that a “proportionate increase” in Lok Sabha seats could disadvantage southern and smaller states, benefiting northern ones. The timing of the BJP’s proposal amid assembly elections…

An Indian Army special forces contingent has arrived in Egypt for the fourth edition of the joint exercise ‘Cyclone-IV’. This collaboration, running from April 9-17, aims to bolster military ties and enhance joint mission planning. Twenty-five Indian soldiers will train alongside Egyptian counterparts, focusing on special operational tactics in desert…

A new international study reveals lunar water ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions are more stable than previously thought, with 74% of these areas unaffected by impacts. This finding is crucial for future manned lunar missions aiming to establish bases, as these regions offer promising targets for water ice exploration…

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat, to assess preparations for the Char Dham Yatra-2026. …