INDIA
'Never received threat but US attitude has changed': Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's son on Western pressure
Speaking about the new US government under President Donald Trump, Sheikh Hasina's son said with this, the situation is completely different and that there is a distinct change in outlook of Washington towards Dhaka.
INDIA
'Lalu's family disintegrating under Bihar’s people curse': Amit Malviya on Rohini's 'abuse' allegations against Tejashwi
According to Amit Malviya, this reflects the “downfall of that very family which once caused pain to millions of families,” stressing that “karma neither forgets nor forgives.”
INDIA
X Corp tells Karnataka High Court it complied with 91% of over 29,000 govt takedown requests
These figures form part of the company’s challenge to the High Court’s September 24 judgment that endorsed the Central government’s Sahyog portal -- an online interface for issuing takedown directions to intermediaries such as X.
INDIA
BJP attacks Robert Vadra for demanding fresh Bihar polls: 'Blame EC, EVM, SIR but never Rahul Gandhi'
Robert Vadra claimed that “the people of Bihar are actually not happy (with the poll result)” and alleged that “whatever has happened, it has happened because of the Election Commission.
INDIA
'If a well-educated youth...': Mehbooba Mufti attacks Modi govt over Red Fort blast; BJP responds
“You promised to make Jammu and Kashmir safe, but instead of fulfilling that promise, your policies have made Delhi unsafe,” Mufti attacked the BJP-led Central government.
INDIA
BJP takes data-backed dig at Prashant Kishor's massive drubbing in Bihar: 'Lost deposit in ...'
Jan Suraaj national president Uday Singh said in a conversation with ANI that founder Prashant Kishor “will continue to be there (in Bihar),” adding that the organisation was not created at the insistence of any other party and would not exit under external pressure either.
INDIA
'Those in power want to eradicate...', says Bangladeshi ex-PM Sheikh Hasina as tribunal set to deliver verdict
Tensions in Bangladesh escalated sharply ahead of the special tribunal verdict expected on Monday in a case accusing Hasina of crimes against humanity related to last year’s July Uprising.
INDIA
'Not a symbol of democratic regime change:' Ousted ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus govt
Sheikh Hasina has given email/written interviews to multiple news publications in India over the past week.
INDIA
'No one predicted Bihar would have highest voter turnout in country's political history': Prashant Kishor
Kishor projected Jan Suraaj as an alternative in Bihar and further attacked PM Modi saying, "If you're saying Jungle Raj shouldn't return, but then why should you (NDA)? Jan Suraaj is a new alternative."
INDIA
'POCSO Act being misused in consensual relationships between adolescents, law forced upon boys': Supreme Court
"The law is being thrust upon boys. We should spread awareness among boys and men about the legal provisions," said the Supreme Court.
INDIA
'India supports sovereignty of Afghanistan,' says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
The MEA also confirmed that India has been granted a six month exemption from the economic sanctions imposed by the US President Donald Trump's administration on the strategically located Chabahar Port in Afghanistan.
INDIA
What is Mitakshara Hindu Law? Chhattisgarh HC invokes it to hold daughter ineligible for inheriting father's property
In the judgment, the Court noted, “Under the Mitakshara law, even the self-acquired property of a male devolved exclusively upon his male issue, and only in the absence of such male issue did it pass to other heirs.”
INDIA
'Capable of being enjoyed, possessed': What made Madras High Court call cryptocurrency 'property'
The Madras High Court also pointed to Section 2(47A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which identifies cryptocurrencies as “virtual digital assets.”
INDIA
What is significance of 'Mithila Paag', why are BJP candidate Maithili Thakur, MLA Ketakee Singh under fire over its 'disrespect'
BJP's Alinagar candidate singer Maithili Thakur and MLA from Bansdih in UP's Ballia Ketakee Singh faced backlash over 'disrespect' of Mithila Paag during the ongoing election campaign in Bihar's Darbhanga.
INDIA
Why did Madras High Court say Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption cases
While hearing the case, the court acknowledged that Islamic law does not recognize adoption, but clarified that the Juvenile Justice Acts of 2000 and 2015 “enable adoption by willing parents de hors their religious background.”
INDIA
Why did Supreme Court say Scheduled Tribes women cannot inherit property under Hindu Succession Act
The case stemmed from a 2015 decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, which, allowed daughters in tribal belts of the State to fall under the ambit of the Hindu Succession Act “to prevent social injustice and exploitation.”
WORLD
'Repudiation of Geneva deal': US warns it is 'prepared to take strong actions' over China's rare earth export curbs
China dominates the rare earths industry, accounting for about 70 per cent of global mining output and nearly 90 per cent of processing capacity.
INDIA
'Multipolarity going to be messy, AI taking centrestage in geopolitics': Top quotes from Jaishankar's speech at KEC
"QUAD is alive and well. In turbulent times, it’s important to assess challenges responsibly. I would caution against both extremes -- denying a problem exists and assuming something catastrophic," said Jaishankar.
INDIA
Bihar first state to have 1200 voters at each polling booth, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Patna
CEC Kumar also reiterated that Special Intensive Revision in Bihar (SIR), concluded before the upcoming election, is in accordance with the law.
INDIA
UPSC to release provisional answer key right after prelims, files affidavit in Supreme Court
UPSC assured the court that it intends to begin implementing this process without delay.
INDIA
'Indian legal system governed by rule of law, not by rule of bulldozer': CJI Gavai in Mauritius
The CJI Gavai drew on his own ruling in the so-called ‘bulldozer justice’ case of 2024, where the Supreme Court condemned demolitions carried out by state authorities as punitive action against accused persons
INDIA
From Asha Bhosle to Bachchans: Indian celebrities moving to court to protect personality rights from AI
Justice Arif S Doctor of the Bombay High Court prohibited AI firm Mayk Inc, online retailers Amazon and Flipkart, and YouTube from using Bhosle's voice, images, and persona without her permission.
INDIA
Congress pulls up LR Shivarame Gowda with notice following Shivakumar’s warning on CM post talk
The disciplinary action follows Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s stern warning to party leaders and legislators against speaking on any change of guard in the state, asserting that such remarks were damaging the Congress.
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh govt justifies 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, says backward classes form over 50% of population
The State referred to the Indra Sawhney ruling of 1992, and said that it held that the 50% ceiling on reservations could be exceeded in “extraordinary circumstances” such as overwhelming backwardness and regional disparities.
