The Supreme Court rebuked repeated PIL attempts to halt the alleged deportation of Rohingya Muslims, emphasizing that previous relief was denied on May 8. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves' plea, citing the deportation of 28 Rohingyas and threats to their lives in Myanmar, was met with skepticism due to lack of verifiable evidence.
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Over two days, Israeli airstrikes killed 120 people in Gaza, including 54 in Khan Younis. Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s only cancer hospital shut down, and nearly 1 million face severe food shortages. The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has killed over 53,000 Palestinians. Hostage tensions and a stalled ceasefire further complicate peace efforts.
Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah faces mounting pressure to resign after his remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were deemed offensive by the High Court and Supreme Court. Despite the BJP leadership's annoyance and public outcry, the party hesitates to sack him due to his standing as a prominent tribal leader.
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India is poised to conduct its first biological experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on the sustainability of human life in space. Spearheaded by Isro and the Department of Biotechnology, the Axiom-4 mission will include astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. The experiments will analyze algal species' growth and cyanobacteria's response to microgravity, potentially identifying suitable species for space environments.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's plea challenging a high court order to file an FIR against him for remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during 'Operation Sindoor' briefings. The apex court previously admonished Shah for his statements, emphasising the need for restraint in public discourse, especially for those in constitutional positions.