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Supreme Court ruled that domicile-based reservation in PG medical courses is not allowed, stating the Constitution only recognizes domicile of India. Quota for UG courses like MBBS can have state reservations due to state expenditures. This verdict supports equality under Article 14, asserting no restriction for PG course admissions on a state domicile basis.
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Several high-profile players, including Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma, are underperforming in the IPL 2025 season. Despite their hefty price tags and previous successes, they have struggled to make significant contributions in their respective matches, raising concerns for their franchises. ​This season's IPL is no exception, with a few big names making it to that unwanted list.
Mayawati announced that nobody would succeed her in the BSP while she is alive, removing her nephew Akash Anand from his roles. She reinstated Ramji Gautam and Anand Kumar as national coordinators. This decision followed the expulsion of Akash Anand's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for factionalism, which Mayawati said influenced Akash Anand's career.
Charli XCX dominated the BRIT Awards 2025, securing five major awards, including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Album of the Year.' The event saw remarkable performances and other winners, such as Sabrina Carpenter for Global Success and Chappell Roan for 'International Artist of the Year.' The ceremony was hosted by comedian Jake Whitehall at London’s O2 Arena.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the renewed violence, defending Israel's military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu asserted efforts were made to avoid conflict, but Hamas rejected truce proposals, prompting the offensive. The recent strikes reportedly killed 404 Palestinians and wounded over 560, escalating the conflict further.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon humorously referenced recent cricket outcomes during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon acknowledged New Zealand’s losses to India and highlighted the strong sporting ties between the countries. Both leaders welcomed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to bolster collaboration.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant tax relief in the Union Budget, raising the nil-tax threshold to Rs 12 lakh, relieving nearly 1 crore taxpayers. She also extended the time frame for filing updated returns to 48 months. The changes signify the government's response to middle-class concerns and aim to ease bureaucratic hurdles in taxing regimes.