Opposition protests continue, lampooning Home Minister Amit Shah for his absence from Parliament. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju stated the opposition cannot dictate ministerial attendance. He asserted Shah is actively working and his presence deters extremists and terrorists. Opposition MPs disrupted proceedings, demanding Shah address police action against protesters. The Lok Sabha passed a bill
The Cabinet has approved the Tribunals Reforms Bill, which establishes a National Tribunal Commission. This independent body will oversee appointments and functioning of approximately sixteen tribunals. The Supreme Court had previously directed the government to constitute this commission. Concerns were raised about tribunals becoming a liability for the judiciary. The bill will be introduced in
The Supreme Court denied Mahua Moitra’s appeal for a virtual appearance in front of the police, as she expressed concerns over potential mob violence and egg-throwing incidents. In response, the court referenced the sacrifices of freedom fighters, suggesting that her fears may be unfounded. The session was overseen by Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu,
The Supreme Court has requested records from Bihar regarding a minister’s appointment. This minister was not an assembly member and faced a six-month deadline. He was later nominated as an MLC, which the government claims resolves the issue. The petitioner cited a 2001 judgment on non-legislator minister re-appointments. The court seeks documents on his initial
On its sixteenth day of release, ‘Jana Nayagan’, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, saw a decline in box office performance, securing Rs 1.18 crore for its India net collection. This brings its global earnings to an impressive Rs 310.03 crore. In a different vein, R. Madhavan’s ‘G.D.N.’ kicked off its run with a humble Rs 59 lakh
The Supreme Court has officially dismissed an appeal that sought to challenge a 2005 Delhi High Court ruling, effectively concluding the contentious Bofors pay-off case. Advocate Ajay K Agrawal, who filed the appeal, requested an adjournment, but the court declined to extend the timeline on this matter dating back to 2018, which involved accusations against
Jannik Sinner’s rise to world No. 1 is about much more than tennis. Growing up in a hardworking family, leaving home at 14 and always having his parents’ support helped shape the person he is today. Their trust and freedom gave him the confidence to follow his own path, making his success an inspiring story
The government has staunchly defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund’s comprehensive framework. Officials have emphasized that the presence of strict conflict-of-interest protocols in public funding decisions is paramount. They asserted that a basic professional relationship does not breach any regulations, and measures such as full disclosure and recusal help maintain equitable assessment of all
Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about the initial sting from Sanjay Manjrekar’s critical comments, which fueled his desire to elevate his fitness and refine his bowling. Manjrekar later praised Ashwin in an article, acknowledging his remarkable performances. As a testament to his skill, Ashwin concluded his career as India’s second-highest international wicket-taker with 765 wickets, solidifying
