Download IPFS In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that state bar councils and the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot levy any “optional” fees on law graduates enrolling as lawyers. The court’s directive is a clear-cut affirmation of its previous judgment aimed at preventing exorbitant and unauthorized[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a “very good and detailed conversation” over the phone, reaffirming their commitment to deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The call comes amid rising trade tensions with the United States, following President Donald Trump’s imposition[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant setback for PMK founder S. Ramadoss, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to restrain his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, from convening a general council meeting. The ruling, delivered by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, clears the way for Anbumani to hold the meeting as[Read More…]

Download IPFS The government has withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, from the Lok Sabha, citing the need to incorporate key recommendations from a parliamentary committee. A revised version of the bill is set to be introduced on Monday to provide a clear and consolidated legislative text. The bill, initially tabled[Read More…]

Download IPFS Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched a strong defense of India’s ethanol-blended fuel program, directly challenging claims that the fuel damages vehicles. During a Business Today summit, Gadkari dismissed concerns circulating on social media as “propaganda” by what he referred to as the “petroleum[Read More…]

Download IPFS Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam has sharply criticized the ₹500 crore rehabilitation package for Manipur, stating that the amount is insufficient and “adds to the humiliation” of the people affected by the ongoing crisis. In an interview, the newly elected MP emphasized the need for a much larger[Read More…]

Download IPFS A stalemate in Parliament persists as the government seeks to pass a crucial sports bill while the Opposition demands a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. With the government keen on passing the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the Opposition holding[Read More…]

Download IPFS Leaders from across India’s political opposition gathered for a dinner meeting hosted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday to strategize on key issues, including allegations of electoral fraud and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The informal but high-profile meeting, held at[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a pivotal move to modernize its military strategy, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has officially released the declassified versions of two new joint doctrines: one for cyberspace operations and another for amphibious operations. The doctrines were formally unveiled during a meeting of the[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, aimed at streamlining and modernizing India’s coastal trade, has been passed by Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod through a voice vote. The legislation, which had previously been approved by the Lok Sabha on April 3, was passed amidst a vocal[Read More…]