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The Indian Supreme Court has questioned the misuse of the POCSO Act in cases involving teenage couples, highlighting the need to balance child protection with autonomy and agency in adolescent relationships.
** The Alampur Montessori School honoured its founder Kalyanamma with the inaugural Sphoorthi 2026 celebrations, a vibrant event featuring presentations, musical performances, and heartfelt speeches that showcased her remarkable life and legacy as a pioneering educator.
Ishari K. Ganesh, a prominent educationist, has withdrawn his petition in the Madras High Court to quash a money laundering case against him, amid allegations of laundering 12.5 crore rupees through his college, in a development that has garnered significant public attention in Tamil Nadu.
A shocking incident has occurred in the Kalyanpuri area of Delhi, where a police constable...
KVAFSU unveiled a statue of Dr. Ambedkar in its Bidar campus, followed by a seminar on his ideals of equality, education, and social justice, emphasizing the need to preserve his legacy and promote social change in contemporary India.
The Supreme Court has set aside declarations of foreigner status made by tribunals in Assam, citing the need for a fair process in determining citizenship, in a significant development that is expected to have far-reaching implications for thousands of people declared foreigners by the tribunals.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged ₹3,541 crore of excess spending and ₹15,586 crore of fund parking in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship programme aimed at empowering teenage girls, citing inadequate planning and poor financial management.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its Gaganyaan mission, successfully testing the crew module systems and marking a crucial step towards putting humans into space by 2027.
** The Kerala government has taken a significant step to safeguard the rights of workers amidst layoffs and retrenchments by establishing a re-skilling fund. This fund will provide training and re-employment opportunities to retrenched workers, empowering them to adapt to the changing job market. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the Indian economy and is being hailed as a breakthrough in the country's labour laws.
** The Telangana State Election Commission has set a target of revising the electoral rolls of over 2.8 crore voters in the state by August this year. The Chief Electoral Officer's office is working tirelessly to ensure a clean and error-free electoral roll, despite potential one crore anomalies in the ongoing Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls process.
** In a surprise move, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Pawan Kalyan, leader of the Jana Sena Party, at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai, where he is undergoing treatment for a rotator cuff injury, sparking speculation about a potential alliance between the two parties ahead of the state elections.
Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse has clarified his recent visit to Delhi, stating that...
** A vessel carrying Indian nationals was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in the rescue of 10 Indians and a search operation for one missing person, amid growing concerns about piracy and armed robbery in the region.
** The Indian government's decision to shut down the Delhi Gymkhana Club, a prestigious social club established in 1913, has sparked controversy and debate about the country's colonial past and its cultural heritage. The club, known for its exclusivity and luxury, has been a symbol of elitism and a reminder of the country's complex history with British colonialism.
** West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has laid the foundation stone for a ₹600-crore Lux Cozi garment hub, set to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and boost the state's economy. The new manufacturing facility will cater to both domestic and international markets, with a production capacity of 10 lakh pieces per day.
Anbumani Ramadoss, chief of the Vanniyar Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, has demanded that the Tamil Nadu government provide jobs to the families of Vanniyar reservation martyrs, arguing that they deserve similar aid to the kin of Karur stampede victims, and has threatened to launch a statewide agitation if his demands are not met.
** Home Minister Amit Shah has assured church leaders that the proposed FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively, in a bid to address growing concerns over the legislation. The bill aims to regulate foreign funding of non-governmental organizations in India, and Shah emphasized that its provisions will only apply to future activities.
Rescue operations are underway in Pune, India after a building collapsed, leaving many trapped under the debris. The National Disaster Response Force and other agencies are working tirelessly to locate and extricate survivors, with the next 72 hours critical in determining the outcome of the operation.
In a historic visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and marking a significant shift in India-New Zealand ties, with trade, sports, and security cooperation topping the agenda.
The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has a shocking 92% C-section rate in private hospitals, with medical experts attributing the phenomenon to the proliferation of private hospitals, increasing reliance on medical interventions, and the commercialisation of maternal care.
