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Interpol Pursuit Intensifies as Bangladesh Targets Hasina
Bangladesh’s interim government has formally requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, seeking her arrest and extradition from India to face charges of crimes against humanity. The move follows Hasina’s ousting in August amid mass protests and her subsequent flight to India. The...
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...
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,...
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...
Supreme Court to Scrutinise Waqf Law Today
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act, 2025, today. A special three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, is expected to take up the matter around 2 PM....
Chinese Exports Surge Ahead of Looming US Tariffs
China’s exports surged 12.4 per cent year-on-year in March 2025, driven by exporters rushing to dispatch goods ahead of impending US tariff hikes. Official customs data released on Monday revealed that outbound shipments reached $315.6 billion, marking the strongest growth since mid-2023. The surge is widely attributed to exporters...
NIA Traces Dubai Link in 26/11 Plot as Rana Faces Interrogation
The National Investigation Agency has intensified its probe into the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks by focusing on a critical lead: a meeting in Dubai between Tahawwur Rana and an unidentified individual believed to have foreknowledge of the attacks. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, was extradited from the United States...
Centre to Challenge Supreme Court’s Directive on Timely Assent to Bills
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s directive mandating time-bound decisions by the President and Governors on state legislation. This move follows the apex court’s criticism of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for prolonged delays in assenting to...
Tamil Nadu Creates History Through Ten Laws Without Central Assent
In a significant assertion of state legislative authority, the Tamil Nadu government has officially enacted ten laws without obtaining assent from either the Governor or the President. This unprecedented move follows a Supreme Court judgment that clarified the constitutional limitations on a Governor’s power to withhold assent to bills...
Rana’s Extradition Marks Diplomatic Milestone in Mumbai Attack Case
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian national, was remanded to the custody of the National Investigation Agency for 18 days following his extradition from the United States. Rana, 64, arrived in New Delhi aboard a special flight and was immediately arrested by the NIA. He was presented before a...
Trump Initiates 90-Day Tariff Suspension for Most Nations
President Donald Trump has declared a 90-day suspension of tariffs on imports from over 75 countries that have refrained from retaliatory actions, reducing the reciprocal tariff rate to 10% during this period. Conversely, imports from China will face an escalated tariff of 125%, a response to Beijing’s recent imposition...
Supreme Court Halts CBI Probe into Teacher Recruitment Row
The Supreme Court has intervened to stay a directive from the Calcutta High Court that called for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the involvement of West Bengal government officials in the alleged teacher recruitment scam. This decision comes as a partial relief to the state administration, which...
SC: Governor’s Withholding of Bills Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to ten legislative bills was both “illegal” and “arbitrary.” The bench, comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, stated that the Governor’s actions lacked “good faith” and violated constitutional provisions. Consequently, the court declared...
Escalation in US-China Trade Conflict as Beijing Vows Retaliation
The United States and China are on the brink of a heightened trade war following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition, pledging to implement “resolute countermeasures” to protect its national interests. The Ministry...
EU Strikes Back with $28 Billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods
The European Union has unveiled plans to impose tariffs totaling €26 billion on U.S. imports in response to the United States’ recent 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the U.S. measures as “unjustified trade restrictions” and announced that the EU would...
MA Baby to Lead CPM as Yechuri Successor
Veteran Communist Party of India leader M.A. Baby is emerging as a frontrunner for the position of general secretary, following the untimely demise of Sitaram Yechury. With eleven out of the sixteen politburo members reportedly backing his candidacy, Baby appears set to become the party’s sixth general secretary. This...
States Heighten Security Measures Ahead of Ram Navami Celebrations
Authorities across multiple states have intensified security protocols in anticipation of the Ram Navami festival. In Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai’s Malad-Malwani area, the Bombay High Court has directed police to ensure strict maintenance of law and order during processions. This directive follows concerns about rallies passing through sensitive areas...
