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NIA intensifies probe into 26/11 plot with Rana’s extradition
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian national, has been extradited from the United States to India, marking a significant development in the investigation of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed 166 lives. The National Investigation Agency has commenced interrogation of Rana, focusing on his alleged role in facilitating...
Trump’s Patience Wears Thin Over Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
President Donald Trump is poised to withdraw from ongoing efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine unless significant progress is evident within days, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in Paris following discussions with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio emphasized the urgency of...
Court Rebukes State Over Sanctioned Protest Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge
The Karnataka High Court has criticised the state government for authorising a protest against the new law regulating Islamic charitable endowments, or waqf, while the matter is under judicial review by the Supreme Court. The court asserted that the government lacked the authority to permit such demonstrations on issues...
Thackeray Cousins’ Political Overture Stirs Maharashtra’s Political Landscape
A public interaction between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray has reignited discussions about a potential political alliance between the estranged cousins, potentially reshaping the dynamics of Maharashtra’s political scene. The two leaders were seen together at a wedding function in Mumbai, marking a rare public appearance since their political...
Siddaramaiah Leans on High Command on Caste Census
The Karnataka cabinet has taken up the long-delayed Socio-Economic and Educational Survey , commonly referred to as the caste census, amid mounting political tensions within the ruling Congress party. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing resistance from influential caste groups and internal party divisions, is expected to consult the Congress high...
BJP Disavows MPs’ Supreme Court Criticism Amid Internal Tensions
The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its Members of Parliament, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, concerning the Supreme Court, with party president J P Nadda asserting that these statements reflect personal opinions and are not endorsed by the party. Nadda’s clarification came...
Dhankhar Asserts Legislative Primacy in Assent Timeline Ruling
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has reaffirmed the inviolability of parliamentary sovereignty, asserting that neither the judiciary nor the executive should encroach upon the legislature’s domain. His remarks follow the Supreme Court’s directive establishing a timeline for the President to act on bills referred by state governors. Addressing Rajya Sabha interns,...
Himachal’s Top Bureaucrat Faces Scrutiny Over Holi Lunch Bill
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena has come under scrutiny after submitting a ₹1.22 lakh bill to the General Administration Department for a Holi lunch hosted at the state-run Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla on March 14. The event, attended by IAS officers and their families, occurred ahead of...
Karnataka Backlash Over Religious Symbol Restrictions
Allegations have emerged that Brahmin students appearing for the Common Entrance Test in Shivamogga and Bidar districts were instructed to remove sacred threads and other religious symbols before entering examination centres. The Karnataka government has pledged to investigate the matter and take appropriate action. The Karnataka Examination Authority had...
Delhi Lifts Budgetary Spending Cap, Reinstates 2019 Financial Protocol
The Delhi government has rescinded its earlier directive that limited departmental expenditures for April to 5% of the 2025–26 budget estimates. Effective immediately, all departments are instructed to adhere to the financial powers delegated through a 2019 order issued by the then Lieutenant Governor. The initial spending cap, introduced...
Supreme Court Affirms Urdu Signage as Integral to Hindustani Heritage
The Supreme Court has upheld the inclusion of Urdu on the signboard of the Patur Municipal Council in Maharashtra’s Akola district, emphasising that language is a facet of culture and should not be a source of division. The court described Urdu as “the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb,” highlighting...
Supreme Court Scrutinises Waqf Law Amidst Mounting Legal Challenges
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, presiding over a pivotal Supreme Court hearing, has urged the Union government to address critical constitutional concerns surrounding the Waqf Act, 2025. The legislation, which has ignited widespread debate, is under intense judicial scrutiny following a series of petitions challenging its validity. The Waqf Act,...
Abdullah Rebuts Dulat’s Claim of Article 370 Support
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has categorically denied assertions made by former Research and Analysis Wing chief A.S. Dulat, who alleged in his latest book that Abdullah privately endorsed the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Abdullah dismissed the claim as “completely wrong,” emphasising that he was under detention...
Alliance Talks Stir Tamil Nadu’s Political Landscape
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has reignited speculation about a potential alliance with the BJP for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, stating that a decision will be made in six months. This marks a significant shift from the party’s earlier stance of contesting the elections independently. The...
Murshidabad Unrest Spurs Legal Scrutiny and Federal Intervention
Violent protests erupted in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following the enactment of the Waqf Act, 2025, leading to multiple fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage. The Calcutta High Court has since directed the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces and instructed the National Investigation Agency to assess whether the...
Uttarakhand’s Madarsas Embrace State Curriculum with Optional Sanskrit
Madarsas across Uttarakhand will now follow the state education board’s curriculum, integrating subjects such as science and mathematics. The initiative, spearheaded by the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, aims to align madarsa education with mainstream academic standards. Sanskrit will be offered as an optional subject alongside Arabic, reflecting a broader educational...
Supreme Court Signals Temporary Halt on Key Waqf Act Amendments
The Supreme Court has indicated its intention to issue an interim order maintaining the status quo on certain provisions of the Waqf Act, 2025, following a series of petitions challenging the law’s constitutionality. During a hearing, the bench highlighted three specific procedural areas—registration, management, and adjudication of Waqf properties—where...
Uttarakhand Seals Over 170 Unregistered Madrasas
Authorities in Uttarakhand have sealed at least 173 madrasas across the state, citing their failure to register with the Madrasa Board or the education department. The move, described by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami as a “historic step,” aims to address institutions allegedly promoting radicalism under the guise of...
