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AIADMK released its Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, promising Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for female heads of households and Rs 10,000 for every family. The manifesto also includes promises of free refrigerators, extended bus travel for men, and three free cooking gas cylinders annually for ration cardholders.

India’s first passive euthanasia recipient, Harish Rana, passed away at AIIMS-Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court had permitted the withdrawal of life support, allowing a dignified end. This case reignited the debate on ‘letting a patient die’ versus actively ending life, highlighting the legal and ethical complexities surrounding end-of-life decisions.

Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s comparison of the current fuel crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the tragic loss of life during the pandemic. He also accused Modi of compromising India’s foreign policy and questioned the government’s handling of the West Asia conflict and the stranded Indian ships.

Arvind Kejriwal predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not remain in office beyond 2026, citing a decline in popularity and alleged electoral “corruption.” Opposition leaders at a book launch echoed concerns about institutions like the EC and ED, with Derek O’Brien predicting electoral defeats for the BJP.

Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court under the UAPA. Her associates, Fehmeeda and Nasreen, received 30-year sentences in the same case. The convictions stem from charges including waging war against India and promoting enmity.

West Bengal’s political arena reveals a significant concentration of wealth among candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. Data shows several sitting MLAs, predominantly from the ruling Trinamool Congress, possess substantial assets, with some exceeding Rs 67 crore. This highlights the growing influence of personal wealth in electoral politics as the state prepares for polls.

The Supreme Court will consider extending the deadline for freezing electoral rolls in West Bengal, acknowledging concerns over procedural irregularities in the state’s voter list exercise.

India Habitat Centre hosts Collegiate Theatre and Music Festival 2026  TheWire.in