The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanctioned strength was last increased
In a groundbreaking development, scientists created an AI system designed to explore the cognitive functions of capuchin monkeys in the wild. This state-of-the-art system leverages facial recognition and touchscreen interaction to perform automated cognitive tests. Dubbed CapuchinAI, it facilitates the tracking of unique learning and memory traits. Promising results were observed during tests in a
The Supreme Court stated police using excessive force and hardened criminals will not be protected. States can withdraw FIRs against students from the NEET-UG protest as per law. The court may issue guidelines on pellet gun usage during protests. “Criminal antecedents” will only cover grave and heinous offences, not minor cases. The matter has been
A video has emerged showing a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, situated in PoK, that swept away a 10-member international expedition including renowned climber Nirmal Purja.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri alleged locksmiths and puncture repairers outnumbered students at a recent protest. He criticized the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family. Bidhuri claimed opposition leaders misled youth into gathering at Jantar Mantar for the protest. Prime Minister Modi expressed pain over abuses directed at his late mother.
The luxury real estate market in Palm Springs is witnessing notable price drops following an unprecedented surge. Properties are lingering on the market longer and frequently selling for less than their listed prices. This trend suggests a cooling off as inventory levels rise. On average, home values have slightly dipped compared to last year, marking
