Indian government updates
Supreme Court: Religious freedom determination cannot be case-by-case, SC told
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan argues before a nine-judge Constitution Bench that the judiciary must establish concrete constitutional principles to interpret essential religious practices, moving beyond individual case-by-case adjudication.
UCC is a constitutional ambition, not a religious issue, says CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Uniform Civil Code is a fundamental constitutional goal aimed at national integration and gender justice, asserting that it remains entirely independent of any religious framework.
Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion: 9 Feared Dead in Vedanta Unit Blast
Vedanta Plant Blast Sakti: At least nine workers are feared dead and several others critically injured following a major boiler explosion at Vedanta Limited’s thermal power plant in Sakti district during operational hours on Tuesday.
Chambal Sand Mining: Supreme Court slams officials over bridge collapse risk
MP Rajasthan sand mafia: The Supreme Court of India pulled up authorities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for failing to curb illegal sand mining in the Chambal sanctuary, questioning the state’s existence amid threats to public safety.
Caste Census India: Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi government of misleading India
Caste Census India: The Congress General Secretary shared a detailed timeline of the Centre’s shifting stance, alleging that the Prime Minister intends to stall the caste-based enumeration despite recent promises of a digital survey.
Womens Reservation Bill: Government Extends Budget Session to Clear Path for 2029
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: In a decisive move, the Union Government has extended the Parliament’s Budget Session by three days to fast-track the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment, aiming to secure 33 percent legislative reservation for women.
Supreme Court AI Warning: Justice Bindal Cautions Against Digital Tools Replacing Judicial Reasoning
Judicial Digital Transformation: In a national conference on digital transformation, Supreme Court justices emphasized that artificial intelligence must remain a subordinate tool to human logic while raising critical concerns over data privacy and open-source platform security.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah defends judiciary on case pendency, cites lawyer conduct.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah highlights the immense pressure on judges, noting that daily dockets often exceed 400 cases, and argues that lengthy arguments and legal procedures significantly contribute to judicial delays
“We Will Never Forget Your Humanity”: Iran Deactivates Donation Accounts Following “Unprecedented” Support From Indian Citizens
In a rare diplomatic gesture of gratitude, the Iranian Embassy in India has officially closed its relief fund accounts, hailing the overwhelming emotional and financial contributions from Indian citizens—including the donation of heirlooms-as a permanent testament to bilateral solidarity.
Delhi Police Neutralize ISI-Backed Espionage and Arms Smuggling Network
Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a high-stakes espionage and arms smuggling module backed by Pakistan-based operatives linked to Babbar Khalsa International and the ISI.
