Bengal’s electoral rolls saw a significant reduction of approximately 12 lakh voters after judicial officers cleared just over half of the 60 lakh pending cases. This has led to widespread disenfranchisement in several rural pockets, with many long-term residents finding their names deleted despite submitting documentation.
PSL 2026 faces multiple issues, including a fuel crisis and venue changes. During a captains’ press conference, David Warner showed frustration at others talking, saying, “What’s wrong? Sorry gentlemen, we have got school kids here.” PCB confirmed travel restrictions and cancelled events due to the crisis, with matches now limited to Lahore and Karachi.
Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre’s order for schools to begin the day with the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ in the Supreme Court. He argued that compelling students to sing the song, which invokes Hindu deities, infringes upon religious freedom and secularism.
The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who voiced concerns over executive overreach. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered, stating the bill targets misuse of foreign funds for conversions and personal gain, aiming to enhance transparency in NGO funding for public
Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant revealed a petitioner contacted his brother, allegedly to influence recusal from a case involving a brother-sister duo converting to Buddhism for minority quota PG medical admissions. The CJI stated he would not recuse and warned of severe contempt of court action for such attempts.
A man died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, with his family alleging harassment by usurers. The creditors reportedly recorded and viralized an apology video of the deceased on police station premises, despite a consensus on repayment being reached. Two accused have been detained.
India has bolstered its digital security by mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems, and data protection. This move addresses concerns over surveillance infrastructure vulnerabilities and espionage risks, particularly with imported equipment. New rules require disclosure of hardware origins and testing against unauthorized remote access for CCTV systems.
The Railway Board has fined IRCTC and its catering contractor for poor food quality on a Vande Bharat train. A passenger’s complaint led to a Rs 10 lakh penalty for IRCTC and Rs 50 lakh for the contractor. IRCTC’s contract with Krishna Enterprises will be terminated. This action sends a strong message about accountability for
The Supreme Court ruled that financial burden cannot deny fair compensation for land acquisition, upholding the principle that fiscal implications don’t override landowners’ entitlements. However, the court limited this liberal compensation regime to claims pending since March 28, 2008, preventing delayed appeals for enhanced payouts.
