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The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Muslim polygamy. The petition seeks uniform application of bigamy laws, compulsory marriage registration and legislative measures to abolish polygamy, citing violations of equality and dignity

The Supreme Court granted the Centre four weeks to submit a comprehensive compliance report on implementing its January 30 judgment banning commercial stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder outside approved clinical trials, while outlining steps taken and future implementation plans

The Centre has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged irregularities in four BEd colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The panel will verify infrastructure, records and compliance with norms after media reports flagged missing campuses and inadequate facilities at institutions affiliated with Barkatullah University

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on AAP Gujarat's plea challenging the suspension of its social media accounts and web portal, while hearing petitions questioning blocking orders issued without prior notice under provisions of the Information Technology Act

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to submit within two weeks the rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, while hearing a plea seeking an independent aviation regulator, passenger protection and measures to address arbitrary airfare fluctuations

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking a national framework to prohibit public viewing of pornography, holding the issue involved policy and technological considerations, and advised the petitioner to approach the Centre and relevant authorities with a representation

The Centre is considering uniform regulations for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government fears the feature could enable fraud, impersonation and phishing, and plans consultations with major platforms before finalising a common regulatory framework

The Centre has dismissed reports of an imminent E-25 petrol rollout, saying no decision has been taken beyond E-20 blending. It said any future increase would follow scientific validation and reaffirmed that E-20 has been extensively tested and safely used nationwide

The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply regulations after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire, easing supply concerns and restoring normal energy operations across the country

The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Punjab government on a plea alleging failure to implement the RTE Act, including 25% quota for disadvantaged children in private schools. The petitioner claimed widespread non-compliance over the past 15 years

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL demanding guidelines for time-bound compliance with disability commissions’ recommendations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, citing widespread enforcement gaps and weak grievance redressal mechanisms across states

The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and Prasar Bharati on a plea demanding broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026. The petitioner argues citizens’ right to access matches, while the court will hear the matter on May 20

The Supreme Court of India sought Centre’s response on filling vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal. The plea warns most benches may become non-functional, urging time-bound appointments and interim continuance of existing members to ensure judicial functioning

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga riverbanks and floodplains, and asked about steps taken to protect the river and implement Ganga rejuvenation measures.

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that guidelines to regulate explicit and harmful social media content are in the final stages. The court urged stronger checks, including a possible autonomous regulator and stringent protections for disabled individuals against online mockery

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

The Supreme Court criticised the Centre for failing to provide adequate facilities to tribunal members, attributing retired judges’ reluctance to join to poor infrastructure. The bench warned that tribunals should be abolished if dignity and basic amenities cannot be ensured

Telangana High Court issued notices to Sabita Indra Reddy and Kripanand in the Obulapuram Mining Company case after CBI challenged their acquittal, alleging illegal lease grants that benefited mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy

Telangana government’s request for development of an airport in Adilabad for civil operations examined in consultation with the Indian Air Force, says Director (IAF) with Ministry of Defence