Collegium clears 12 additional judges as permanent judges across four high courts
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of 12 additional judges to permanent judges in four high courts.
Polity & Governance
Dismissed Punjab AIG Raj Jit Singh Hundal Arrested in Drug Nexus Case
Dismissed Punjab Police AIG Raj Jit Singh Hundal has been arrested from Patiala in connection with the police-drug nexus and NDPS case manipulation probe.
US Judge Blocks White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A US federal judge has ordered the White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling the ban likely violated constitutional protections.
Railways to Build Second Saraighat Rail-Cum-Road Bridge Over Brahmaputra
The Ministry of Railways is set to begin work on a second Saraighat rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra, along with doubling of the Agthori-Kamakhya rail line.
PM Modi tells Seva Sankalp Yatra participants to spread service through action
PM Modi addressed Seva Sankalp Yatra participants via video conference, saying service will remain the BJP's path no matter how much power it gains.
Congress Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation Amid SIR Dissent Row
Congress escalates its offensive over the SIR process, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and alleging that Gen Z voters are being targeted for exclusion.
IIT Faculty Push for Clear Exam Malpractice Protocols After Student Death
Faculty across IITs are discussing clear protocols for exam malpractice cases and better student support after an IIT Bombay student's alleged suicide.
Karnataka HC: No Endless Compassion in Higher-Post Claims
Karnataka High Court cautions the State against upgrading compassionate-grounds appointees to higher Group 'C' posts merely for holding extra qualifications.
Madras High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Curbs on Resigned MLAs Recontesting Bypolls
The Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to bar resigned MLAs from recontesting in the resulting bypolls, ruling that the issue falls within Parliament's domain.
Ex-IIT Delhi Director Backs Doolla, Proposes Five-Year BTech
A former IIT Delhi director has defended IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla and proposed extending BTech programmes to five years.
Chennai POCSO case: How a closed probe against granite baron was reopened
Chennai Police closed a POCSO case against granite businessman R Veeramani in February. The girl has since been traced, and Veeramani, Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan have been arrested.
ED Searches at Punjab's GMADA Enter Second Day as AAP and Centre Clash
Enforcement Directorate searches at GMADA in Mohali continued for a second day, prompting a High Court monitoring order and a political row between AAP and the Centre.
Satish Salian to Submit Evidence to CBI as Thackeray Rejects Defamation Notice
Satish Salian will submit evidence to the CBI in Mumbai on Thursday and seek early questioning of officials, amid a legal dispute with Aaditya Thackeray.
Netanyahu to Take Election Fight to UN Stage With Mamdani Feud
Netanyahu is expected to use his UN address to attack New York Mayor Mamdani, as Israeli elections loom and US ties cool.
Lula Pushes Constitutional Guarantee for Culture at Rio Campaign Event
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied artists in Rio de Janeiro, urging a constitutional amendment to protect cultural policy and vowing to end online betting operations.
Kerala Power Crisis Spurs Protest Through Mobile Games by DYFI
DYFI's youth wing releases two online games, Indira Cut and Pookki.online, to protest Kerala's power crisis and target the UDF government.
Delhi Park Gangrape Exposes Dire Lighting and Safety Gaps
Three men allegedly posing as policemen gang-raped a teenage girl in a poorly lit South Delhi park; all have been arrested as students protest safety lapses.
Meta Rolls Out Parental Supervision on Threads in India as Child Safety Scrutiny Grows
Meta has launched parental supervision on Threads in India, giving guardians new controls over teen accounts amid rising regulatory scrutiny over child safety and content moderation.
Delhi Park Gang-Rape: Accused Knew Crime Scene, Suspects Planned Attack
Three men accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old at a Delhi park knew the area well, police say, as investigators examine their phones and past conduct.
Lingayat body asks Karnataka to keep Anubhava Mantapa under state control
Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha has urged Karnataka to retain ownership and management of the Anubhava Mantapa and set up a committee of Lingayat bodies to run it.