The Supreme Court is reviewing a proposal to implement fingerprint and iris scans at polling stations to combat voter fraud and impersonation. Notices have been issued to the central government, Election Commission, and states. While acknowledging the need to examine this for future elections, the court clarified it won’t be introduced for current state polls.
Mumbai Indians faced a third straight loss in IPL 2026. Captain Hardik Pandya addressed the team, emphasizing collective learning over isolation. The team conceded too many runs, struggling to control matches. Pandya indicated a need for rethinking strategies and potential tactical shifts. Mumbai aims to halt its slide in the tournament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in the BJP’s growing support in West Bengal, citing feedback from party workers in Siliguri. He highlighted public connection with the BJP’s development agenda and criticized the TMC government for corruption, appeasement, and neglecting North Bengal.
Sonia Gandhi asserts the Centre’s focus on delimitation, not women’s reservation, is the “real issue” behind the special Parliament session, deeming it “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution. She argues population control performers shouldn’t be disadvantaged and criticizes the government’s rushed approach for political gain, calling it “hollow” and “anti-democratic.”
Indian refiners have ramped up purchases of Russian crude over the past two months and expect procurement to remain high through the rest of the year amid easing concerns around potential Donald Trump administration sanctions.
Vijay Thalapathy’s upcoming film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ faces a setback with HD clips leaking online. Stars like R Madhavan and Suriya have voiced strong condemnation, calling the piracy ‘heartbreaking’ and urging fans to respect the filmmakers’ hard work. Producers KVN Productions LLP are pursuing legal action against the unauthorized circulation.
India’s top naval commanders are convening in New Delhi for their inaugural conference to strategise on capability development amidst a volatile geopolitical climate. The three-day event will focus on enhancing operational readiness, integrating AI, and improving inter-service coordination to safeguard national maritime interests and ensure energy security, especially with ongoing West Asian conflicts.
