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.
INDIA
'No one is permitted to speak...': DK Shivakumar warns Karnataka Congress leaders against speaking on CM post
The controversy flared after Kunigal MLA HD Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, and former Mandya MP LR Shivarame Gowda claimed that the deputy CM would soon replace CM Siddaramaiah, with Gowda adding that it will happen in November.
INDIA
Uttarakhand journalist Rajiv Singh missing for 10 days found dead, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demands probe
Journalist Rajiv Pratap Singh went missing on September 18, his car was found near the Bhagirathi River the next day, and his body was later recovered from a lake in Uttarkashi, raising questions over the circumstances of his death.
INDIA
'Sonam Wangchuk's arrest can be challenged in court but detention order yet to be shared': Prashant Bhushan
At a Delhi press conference with activist Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan said Wangchuk’s arrest has deepened Ladakh’s resentment, with both the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance refusing talks with the Centre until his release.
INDIA
'Govt wasting resources, judicial time on lost causes': Supreme Court judge Nagarathna advocates mediation
In February this year, the law ministry told the Rajya Sabha that the central government is a party in nearly seven lakh cases pending across courts, with the finance ministry alone being a litigant in nearly two lakh cases.
INDIA
'Suggested different venue': Tamil Nadu govt on Vijay's Karur rally stampede
Tamil Nadu government showed sequence of events that led to the stampede at TVK rally during the briefing. It said that the government appointed one police for 20 people.
INDIA
'No quid pro quo in post-retirement assignment': CJI Chandrachud on former judges taking up govt positions
Former CJI Chandrachud's comments were sought after current CJI BR Gavai (as referenced in the interview), said that he and other judges had pledged not to accept government posts after retirement as it could be perceived as problematic.
INDIA
'Immature': SC bar association chief slams PM advisor Sanjeev Sanyal's 'judiciary biggest hurdle' remark
"To say that judiciary is responsible for India's developmental hurdles is very immature,” Singh asserted, rejecting Sanyal’s claim.
INDIA
'Not thief like others': Prashant Kishor says he earned Rs 241 crore in three years, paid GST & Income Tax
I would rather die than side with corrupt politicians,” he declared, accusing both the BJP-JD(U)-led NDA and the RJD-Congress-led Grand Alliance of misusing public money.
INDIA
GST rate-cuts: Increasing quantity of product while charging same MRP will defeat purpose, says Delhi High Court
The matter arose out of a petition filed by Sharma Trading Company, a distributor of M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited, challenging the proceedings initiated against it by the National Anti-Profiteering Authority in 2018.
INDIA
'Open to dialogue any time', says Home Ministry after Leh Apex Body withdraws from scheduled talks on October 6
Four people lost their lives, dozens sustained injuries, and more than 50 protesters were taken into custody for rioting. Among those detained was climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has long been the face of the agitation.
INDIA
Radhakrishnan replaces Jagdeep Dhankhar: The other key responsibility that awaits India's new VP
Radhakrishnan would be India's 15th vice president when he is sworn in to the post. Another key responsibility that awaits him is the role of chairman of Rajya Sabha.
BUSINESS
CP Radhakrishnan wins VP polls 452–300: How 2025 results compares with 2022 tally
Jairam Ramesh said, "The BJP's arithmetical victory is really both a moral and political defeat. The ideological battle continues undiminished."
INDIA
RTE Act: Why Supreme Court has 'serious doubts' on blanket exemption to minority schools
A division bench of the Supreme Court recently said, "The right to education cannot be deprived of substance and rendered a right without fundamentals”, while questioning the exemption granted to minority institutions under the RTE Act and referring it to CJI BR Gavai for consideration of a larger bench.
INDIA
‘Hurried trial will affect rights, bail not a universal rule’: Delhi HC order denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel and others in 2020 Delhi riots case
“The probative value of the evidence against the Appellants Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, prima facie and at this stage, cannot be branded as weak,” the court said in the order running 133 pages.
INDIA
Should India lower age of consent to 16? Inside the heated debate and global practices
Indira Jaising as amicus curiae has argued out that blanket criminalisation of consensual relationships between adolescents aged 16-18 often results in the misuse of law, particularly in cases of elopement or inter-caste relationships.
INDIA
Explained: Justice Pancholi’s elevation to SC, Justice Nagarathna’s dissent, and the Collegium controversy
Justice Nagarathna cautioned that “advancing Justice Pancholi despite the concerns would be counter-productive to the administration of justice and would place at risk ‘whatever credibility the collegium system still holds’.”
INDIA
130th Amendment may make India first democracy with automatic ouster of PM, CMs: How other countries handle it
Currently, the Constitution of India does not bar a prime minister, chief minister or Minister from holding office while in jail.
INDIA
Winners, welfare and risks: How Indian lotteries really work
Lotteries are run by nine states: Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Sikkim, and West Bengal
INDIA
Maha Guv, RSS volunteer: Who is CP Radhakrishnan named Vice Presidential candidate by NDA
Nadda said, “CP Radhakrishnan considered a statesman, commands respect in all sections of society in Tamil Nadu,” announcing him as the candidate for NDA.
INDIA
‘1 lakh crore rhetoric Season 2’: Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at job scheme announced in PM Modi I-Day speech
Sharing the figures from a response to his question asked in Lok Sabha in the Monsoon Session this year, Gandhi said the government admitted that less than 10,000 youth joined the internships offered under PM internship scheme.
INDIA
EC calls it 'drama' as Yogendra Yadav brings 2 'dead' voters to Supreme Court, alleges Bihar SIR is biggest disenfranchisement drive
Yogendra Yadav produced two people in court, claiming they were listed as dead in the draft roll.
INDIA
Yamuna pollution: Supreme Court stays NGT’s Rs 50 crore penalty order on Delhi Jal Board, MCD
The NGT had imposed a fine of Rs 25.22 crore each on the MCD and DJB over their alleged failure to prevent sewage discharge into stormwater drains which eventually contaminates Yamuna river.
INDIA
‘Crucial to depict sensitivity’: Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu police to complete probe on FB post on Lord Krishna
The High Court said depicting Hindu Gods in a disrespectful manner, intentionally hurting the sentiments of millions, cannot be justified adding that freedom of speech does not translate into hurting religious feelings.
