The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s authority. The court's previous order outlined a panel including the PM, LoP, and CJI, but Parliament replaced the CJI with a Union minister, raising concerns about EC independence.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.
Leader of Opposition Atishi and 11 AAP MLAs were suspended from the Delhi Assembly for protesting. They were upset over allegations that the BJP replaced Dr BR Ambedkar's portrait with that of PM Modi in the chief minister's office. Atishi accused the BJP of disrespecting Ambedkar and vowed to continue the protest until the portrait was reinstated.
Pushpa: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, rakes in Rs 929.85 crore despite a dip in second Monday collections. The film's second weekend saw a surge, crossing Rs 725.8 crore in its first week. The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun's arrest after a fan's death allegedly boosted collections. Trade analysts predict the film may soon hit Rs 1,000 crore mark at the domestic box office.
Air travellers are advised to carry power banks only in their hand luggage due to the risk of fire from lithium ion batteries. Kempegowda International Airport seized over 1,412 kg of power banks, along with other items like lighters and e-cigarettes, from checked baggage between January last year and February this year.
Rohit Sharma was dropped from the playing eleven for the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, following a poor run of form with 31 runs in five innings. His exclusion from the team sheet fueled speculations about his potential retirement. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah termed it as 'rest', which was met with skepticism.
The Delhi election results saw BJP reclaim power after 27 years, highlighting voter dissatisfaction with AAP's leadership, particularly Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's downfall was attributed to perceived corruption and unfulfilled promises, while BJP successfully appealed to the middle-class electorate. The defeat serves as a lesson in humility and focus for Kejriwal.
A 32-year-old man in Connecticut was rescued after setting his house on fire to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan. Having been held in an unheated, airless room, he endured severe malnutrition and unsanitary conditions. Sullivan faces charges including cruelty and kidnapping. The victim was found weighing less than 70 pounds.
Additionally, the Japan-spec model also gets heated ORVMs, and heated front seats with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and more. Regarding pricing, the Japan-spec 5-door Jimny is priced between 2,651,000 yen and 2,750,000 yen (about Rs 14.86 lakh to Rs 15.41 lakh at current exchange rates).
Steph Curry scored an incredible 56 points against the Orlando Magic, then shared a touching moment by giving his game-worn jersey to his mom, Sonya Curry. His sister, Sydel Curry-Lee, highlighted the gesture on Instagram, showcasing the strong family bond. This act of gratitude was celebrated by fans, reinforcing the importance of family in Curry's life.