Justice Kurian Joseph will lead a Tamil Nadu committee to explore greater state autonomy within constitutional limits, addressing long-standing Centre-state issues. The committee will delve into financial autonomy, the role of governors, and other unresolved grievances, drawing from past commissions like Sarkaria and Punchhi. Justice Joseph accepted the role pro bono, upholding his commitment to avoid government jobs post-retirement.
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In a dramatic courtroom scene, two lawyers jostled to represent Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. Shehzad was arrested from Thane and presented in Mumbai court where both lawyers eventually agreed to jointly represent him. The court remanded Shehzad to five days police custody.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave, emphasizing the need for dynamic leadership to advance India's progress. SOUL aims to train future leaders in governance, business, and policy-making. Modi highlighted the importance of equipping youth with skills and knowledge for nation-building, with the SOUL campus in Gujarat set to open in two years.
Tencent, a major Chinese social media and gaming firm, was labeled as a 'Chinese military company' by the Pentagon, marking a new escalation in US-China tensions. Other firms, including CATL and COSCO, were also added. Tencent denies the claims, stating it is not a military supplier and aims to address the misunderstanding with the Pentagon.
Amitabh Bachchan recently sparked concern among fans with his cryptic tweet, 'Time to go.' Addressing speculations, he clarified on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 that the tweet referred to his work schedule and not retirement or health issues.
India aims to end a 46-year wait for a Test match victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground, needing a win in the final match of the series to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Ravindra Jadeja will spearhead the spin attack, in place of retired Ravichandran Ashwin, with off-spinner Washington Sundar to most probably also be part of the playing eleven.
BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla was elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, thanks to cross-voting by three councillors. She won by a margin of two votes against AAP's Prem Lata. Congress and AAP leaders called for strict action against the cross-voters involved.
The Election Commission clarified the rise in voter turnout in Maharashtra on polling day is part of a normal process, addressing Congress’s concerns. Between 5 PM and 11:45 PM, turnout rose from 58.22% to 65.02%, with the final reported turnout at 66.05%.
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed congratulated Team India for their victory over Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025. India, led by Virat Kohli's 84 runs, achieved their highest-ever successful chase against Australia in an ICC event, amassing 265 runs. KL Rahul secured the win, propelling India to the final.
Kerala’s once idyllic beaches, such as Shankumugham, are now facing severe erosion due to rising sea levels and sand mining, threatening the homes and livelihoods of over 9.3 million coastal residents. Significant beach areas have vanished, and tourism-dependent businesses are struggling, necessitating urgent governmental intervention and an aggressive coastal management plan.