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Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up ahead of the assembly elections. Major alliances are firming up their strategies. The DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA front are expected to be the main contenders. The BJP is aiming to increase its presence. Past election results show a strong DMK performance.
The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, defining transgender individuals to exclude those with different sexual orientations or self-perceived identities. The bill aims to protect a specific social and cultural group facing extreme discrimination, with new provisions for authority designation and graded punishments for offenses. Opposition members criticized
The US views India as crucial for a balanced Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper defense and strategic ties. A senior official highlighted shared interests in a region free from single-power dominance. Both nations aim to enhance operational interoperability and India’s defense capabilities, fostering co-production and a strong domestic industry.
From agitprop accusations to civilisational storytelling: why Dhurandhar duology has struck such a nerve…
The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal’s objection to the ED’s plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency.
Phubbing stems largely from social media addiction and undermines people-to-people interactions
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.
