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Siddaramaiah urged a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve access to justice, while highlighting AI’s benefits in reducing pendency. He cautioned against algorithmic bias, stressing judicial independence, human judgment, and balanced tech adoption
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Pune airport runway was temporarily shut after an Indian Air Force aircraft incident on Friday night. The IAF confirmed the aircrew are safe with no civil damage. Efforts are underway to restore operations and resume normal flight services soon
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Pulkit Samrat created history at the trailer launch of “Glory” by stepping into the ring against professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, becoming the first Indian actor to box a pro fighter in a promotional event
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The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action
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A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 and expand Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. While 298 MPs supported it, 230 voted against the proposal
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Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution
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A tourist van carrying teachers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with a fatal accident on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and injuring several others after the vehicle lost control at a hairpin bend
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Authorities in Noida initiated action against 203 contractors for labour law violations after unrest, moving to cancel licences, recover ₹1.16 crore in dues, and enforce a 21% wage hike while warning of strict penalties for non-compliance across factories
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Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau intensified its anti-corruption drive, leading to surrender of 13 absconding accused across districts, while also arresting two officials in Purnea for bribery, signalling stricter enforcement and zero tolerance against graft
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An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta area led to culling of birds and eggs, creation of infected and surveillance zones, and intensified monitoring, with authorities urging caution but confirming properly cooked poultry remains safe
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Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir moved the Calcutta High Court seeking a probe into an alleged AI-generated video claiming a BJP deal, calling it a conspiracy ahead of polls, while parties denied links
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Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like ED and CBI to target AAP leaders ahead of Punjab polls, alleging intimidation tactics while asserting his party will not be cowed down
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Amit Shah accused the Indian National Congress of historically opposing caste census and OBC reservations, citing Mandal Commission episodes, while asserting the current government prioritises backward class representation amid Lok Sabha debates on women’s quota and delimitation
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The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan’s remarks on India’s delimitation process, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserting it as an internal matter, amid Lok Sabha debates on key bills related to women’s reservation and constituency delimitation
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Actor Vijay Varma shared his experience shooting “Matka King”, highlighting his fascination with vintage cars on set and the dedicated collector community maintaining century-old vehicles through rare parts, specialized maintenance, and passionate restoration networks.
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The Supreme Court of India issued notice on a CBI appeal challenging the Kerala High Court acquittal of police officials in the 2005 Udayakumar custodial death case, where earlier convictions for murder, conspiracy and torture were overturned
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The Delhi High Court ruled that EWS candidates cannot claim age or attempt relaxations equal to SC/ST/OBC groups, stating economic disadvantage differs from caste-based discrimination, and upheld existing UPSC policies and related government notifications
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A Bengaluru special court sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for conspiring in BJP leader Yogesh Gowda’s murder, awarding compensation to the victim’s family and convicting multiple accused after a prolonged Central Bureau of Investigation probe
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The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Maharashtra authorities and Tata Consultancy Services over alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion at its Nashik office, seeking detailed reports on FIRs, POSH compliance and internal mechanisms
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India welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal backing peace efforts, while noting due process on designating Hamas as a terror outfit amid regional tensions.
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The Gujarat High Court dismissed the Asaram Ashram Trust appeal in a Motera land dispute, upholding government action to reclaim over 45,000 sq m citing violations, clearing the way for possession near Narendra Modi Stadium.
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Devendra Fadnavis said authorities will bust a module behind alleged sexual harassment and forced conversion at Tata Consultancy Services Nashik unit, with arrests made and central agencies assisting the ongoing multi-case investigation
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh raids in Nashik against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in a money laundering probe, seizing documents and digital evidence linked to alleged benami properties, financial fraud and exploitation allegations.
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Narendra Modi urged Lok Sabha MPs to support the women’s reservation bill, appealing to protect ‘nari shakti’ sentiments and create history by granting 33% quota, alongside voting on delimitation and related bills to expand parliamentary representation.
