Category: Breaking News

On May 9, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote to the assembly speaker proposing senior party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay’s name as the leader of opposition. TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, however, complained to the speaker alleging that “no resolution was adopted regarding the selection of the leader of opposition on May...

Delhi’s Opposition leader Atishi took a strong stance against the CBSE reevaluation portal, condemning its limited payment options to just four banks, which she argues puts unnecessary barriers in front of students seeking redress. This outcry follows a postponed launch of the portal amid a barrage of complaints from students about unclear answer sheets and...

The Supreme Court has formed a five-member high-powered committee to redefine the ‘Aravali hills and ranges’, dropping the controversial 100m height criterion. This committee will assess the ecological impact of regulated mining and identify areas excluded from protection, aiming to prevent further degradation of the ancient mountain ranges.

The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings against loan defaulters must cease if a settlement is reached with the bank. Such actions, the court stated, are oppressive and abuse judicial processes, potentially harming the economy. Allowing banks to pursue criminal cases after a compromise undermines settlement sanctity and discourages dispute resolution.

The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are entitled to be considered part of a ‘family’ for employment or ration shop allotment if their parents die in harness. The court found a UP government order excluding married daughters from the definition of ‘family’ unconstitutional, citing gender-based stereotypes and the principle of equality.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a crucial Niti Aayog governing council meeting on June 11, following a recent restructuring. The agenda includes reviewing chief secretaries’ deliberations and actions taken on reforms aimed at boosting manufacturing and self-reliance. This comes as the nation grapples with economic pressures from the West Asia conflict, impacting the rupee...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump are expected to cross paths at the G7 summit in France, with both leaders confirmed to attend. While a bilateral meeting is being explored on the sidelines, no official engagement has been finalized yet.