In a historic development for India’s judiciary, Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). His appointment marks a significant moment in the country’s legal landscape, as he takes over the highest judicial office with a tenure of 15 months. Justice Kant’s elevation comes at a crucial time…
The political landscape in Punjab has heated up as the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to demand the withdrawal of the controversial Chandigarh Bill. The legislation, which has sparked widespread debate, is being criticized for altering administrative and jurisdictional arrangements in Chandigarh, a Union…
A political storm has erupted following Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement that “borders can change”, which has been welcomed by a prominent Sindh leader. The Sindh leader described Pakistan as a “lethal poison”, adding that the country’s governance failures, corruption, and systemic instability have long harmed the people of Sindh and other provinces. The…
The political atmosphere in West Bengal is set to intensify as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a fresh round of protests against the Social Impact Report (SIR), which the party claims undermines the interests of the people of the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will personally lead a foot march, signaling the seriousness with…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ambitious housing initiative, setting a target of constructing 17 lakh houses within the next three years. The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to providing affordable housing to the poor and middle-class families, while also boosting infrastructure development across the state. Housing as a Priority Housing…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Johannesburg in 2025 has been marked by a series of high-profile engagements, but one meeting stood out for its emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration. Modi described his interaction with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs in South Africa as “fruitful,” highlighting the role of the diaspora in shaping India’s digital…
Maharashtra’s political landscape has once again turned volatile as tensions between Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have escalated, sparking debates over governance, party dynamics, and the future of the ruling coalition. The sparring between the two leaders has brought the spotlight back on the fragile alliance that governs India’s financial…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made four fresh arrests in connection with the Red Fort blast case, intensifying its probe into one of the most high-profile terror incidents in India’s recent history. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation, which has spanned years and involved multiple agencies working to uncover the network…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has strongly contested the ongoing Phansi Ghar proceedings initiated against him by the Delhi Assembly’s Privileges Committee, calling them “legally untenable” and politically motivated. In his communication to the panel, Kejriwal argued that the proceedings lack constitutional validity and infringe upon the principles of natural justice. The controversy has sparked…
The recent Supreme Court judgment clarifying the limits of Governors’ discretionary powers on Bills has triggered fresh debates across India’s higher education sector, particularly in states where the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) has already been a contentious issue. The ruling, which emphasizes that Governors cannot indefinitely delay assent to Bills passed by state legislatures, has…
