Supreme Court Monday assured early hearing to a PIL petitioner who sought CBI probe into "troubling allegations" made on the floor of the Karnataka assembly that a CM-aspirant had honey-trapped several people, including judges. A bench headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna told counsel Barun Sinha the PIL would be listed soon for hearing.
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Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay praised Narendra Modi's leadership, likening his governance to the wisdom, courage, and compassion of Bodhisattvas. Tobgay also sought Modi’s guidance to transform Bhutan’s public service into an entrepreneurial bureaucracy and emphasized initiatives like Make in India that have propelled India's growth.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expresses optimism about the visit of a US delegation to India for trade discussions, considering the impact of upcoming reciprocal tariffs by the US. Tharoor emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced solution to safeguard India's trade interests and address concerns over Trump's trade policies affecting India's exports.
Amidst rising tensions over US immigration policies under President Trump, many Indians turn to temples like Chilkur Balaji and Chamatkari Hanuman for divine assistance. Devotees participate in rituals, fervently praying for visa approvals. With faith driving their aspirations, these individuals continue hoping for a future in the US despite uncertainties.
Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths, prompting Chief Minister Banerjee to halt its implementation. Elsewhere, Nainar Nagenthiran assumes leadership of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit, succeeding K Annamalai. The ED has initiated proceedings to seize Rs 700 crore in assets linked to Congress in the National Herald case.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Murshidabad violence, urging him to address the unrest in his own state. Gokhale cited the Agra incident involving a mob attack on a Rajya Sabha MP's residence.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for urging couples to have more children, disputing the claim that states with higher birth rates will benefit in the delimitation exercise. Amid concern over fair representation, Stalin warns that Tamil Nadu's political influence could diminish.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to the DRG jawans who died in an IED blast in Bijapur, calling their sacrifice for the betterment of Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Deputy CM Arun Sao also condemned the attack, vowing to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Eight security personnel and a vehicle driver were killed in the incident.
India ranks 123rd out of 143 countries in readiness to handle an aging population, as per a survey. The study evaluated well-being, security, and other factors. India's performance was poor in many aspects like universal healthcare, life satisfaction, and technology readiness. Countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark were found to be the best prepared.
BJP aims to break AAP's dominance in Delhi's assembly elections, leveraging its successes in other states. The party faces challenges including Kejriwal's strong support base and lack of a strong contender, but sees opportunities in AAP's alleged corruption and infrastructural failures.