Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the Supreme Court collegium’s lack of transparency in judicial appointments. He noted that recent collegium resolutions provided no reasons for their decisions. This opacity, he argued, could allow unsuitable individuals to enter the judiciary. Citizens possess a right to know deliberations concerning judicial elevations and transfers. The JALDI report highlights varying
Nearly 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed by the July 31 deadline. This number is lower than last year’s extended filing period. Major tax concessions were announced during the last financial year. Taxpayers can still file returns until December with a penalty. Business income filers have different extended deadlines for their submissions.
India enjoyed its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals to climb to fourth in the standings with one day remaining. A historic boxing haul of seven golds and three silvers led the surge, while medals in para athletics, athletics and judo lifted India’s tally to 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver
UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, showing significant year-on-year growth. NETC FASTag transactions declined by 6% compared to the previous year. The value of UPI transactions rose to Rs 29.88 lakh crore in July. NETC FASTag transaction value also saw a decrease from the prior month. UPI handled an average of 76.3 crore transactions
West Bengal Police STF arrested Arpita Sarkar, girlfriend of suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal. Investigators are probing their alleged plan to create disturbances at Jantar Mantar. Hamim was reportedly working under instructions from Pakistani handlers via social media. Arpita is also suspected of involvement in a honey-trap network targeting influential people. The investigation is ongoing, and
More than 24,000 unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation in the United States could lose access to legal representation after a federal contract funding nonprofit legal services expired on Friday, prompting warnings that thousands of vulnerable minors may be forced to navigate complex immigration proceedings alone. Several nonprofit groups say they can no longer afford to
India finished on top of the boxing medal standings with seven gold and three silver medals, registering its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games.
Kerala faces severe rain and flooding, resulting in at least eight fatalities. Landslides and inundation have caused widespread damage across several districts. Rescue operations are underway for stranded residents and missing fishermen. Authorities have opened relief camps and issued alerts for continuing rainfall. Tourist destinations remain temporarily closed due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions.
