The letter, authored by Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, was addressed to the Registrar Generals of all High Courts as well as the Supreme Court of India. Copies of the letter were also circulated to universities and State Bar Councils to ensure compliance and initiate appropriate action.
Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain has ignited speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, suggesting D K Shivakumar could become chief minister within months. Hussain emphasised Shivakumar's significant role in the party's victory and expressed confidence in the high command's decision-making. While dismissing claims of a revolution, he acknowledged the expectation for change.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed his eagerness to join the Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, aiming to prevent the BJP-led NDA from retaining power. Despite past unsuccessful attempts, AIMIM is ready to contest in Seemanchal and other regions, urging the opposition to unite against the NDA.
Congress is attacking the government over alleged undisclosed aircraft losses during Operation Sindoor, citing remarks by Captain Shiv Kumar. The party claims the Indian Air Force lost jets due to political constraints during the operation targeting terror sites in Pakistan.
A tragic stampede during Puri's Rath Yatra resulted in three fatalities, prompting an investigation into crowd control. Simultaneously, the MEA refuted Pakistan's accusations of Indian involvement in the Waziristan bombing. In the US, Trump's economic package advanced in the Senate amidst Republican divisions, setting the stage for further debate and potential House vote.
A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has caused significant damage, leaving workers missing and disrupting the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended for 24 hours due to heavy rain alerts and weather-related risks. Landslides have blocked the Badrinath and Yamunotri highways, stranding pilgrims and prompting urgent rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams.
A deadly stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the Rath Yatra festival resulted in three fatalities and over 50 injuries. The chaos, attributed to poor crowd management and unauthorized vehicles, drew sharp criticism and prompted a government investigation. Eyewitnesses reported confusion and inadequate response, while former CM Patnaik slammed the administration's incompetence following the tragedy.
Shashi Tharoor appears to diverge from Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the RSS, acknowledging the historical context of Golwalkar's preference for Manusmriti while suggesting the RSS has evolved. This comes amid growing tensions between Tharoor and the Congress leadership, highlighted by cryptic social media posts and differing views on PM Modi's diplomacy, leading to indirect rebukes from party leaders.
A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra over the mandatory introduction of Hindi in schools. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) for their shifting stance, while leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Sharad Pawar opposed the move, citing concerns about overburdening students and sidelining the mother tongue.
Saquib Nachan, a convicted terrorist with links to ISIS, died at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi while undergoing treatment. Nachan, who was serving time in Tihar Jail, had been transferred to the hospital due to his deteriorating health. He was convicted for his involvement in the 2002-03 Mumbai bomb blasts and was allegedly involved in promoting ISIS activities in India.
A sculpture attributed to Rabindranath Tagore, believed to be dedicated to Kadambari Devi, fetched Rs 1.04 crore at a Kolkata auction. Additionally, a collection of 35 handwritten letters from Tagore to sociologist Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji sold for Rs 5.9 crore. The sculpture, 'The Heart,' created in 1883, holds immense historical and artistic value.
Indian Railways is considering expanding the list of acceptable documents for IRCTC account authentication beyond Aadhaar, potentially including PAN Card, driving license, and voter ID via Digilocker. This update, possibly announced on Monday, aims to streamline Tatkal ticket bookings, which serve around 2.2 lakh passengers daily. The decision follows a review meeting chaired by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has vehemently rejected accusations from the Pakistan Army linking India to a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 16 soldiers. The MEA dismissed the claims as contemptible, despite the Pakistan Taliban faction claiming responsibility for the attack. The bombing, which involved an explosives-laden vehicle, also injured dozens and damaged nearby homes.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has openly criticized her party colleagues, Kalyan Banerjee and Madan Mitra, for their controversial remarks regarding the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, emphasizing that misogyny transcends party lines in India. The AITC swiftly disassociated itself from the leaders' comments, condemning them strongly.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, shared his experience with PM Modi, emphasizing Earth's unity from space and its alignment with India's values. PM Modi lauded Shukla's journey as a catalyst for India's Gaganyaan mission and future space endeavors. Shukla highlighted ongoing scientific experiments and inspired India's youth to pursue their dreams.
TMC leader Madan Mitra sparked outrage by seemingly blaming the victim in the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, suggesting she shouldn't have gone to the college when it was closed. His remarks drew strong condemnation amid public anger over the incident, which has triggered political backlash and comparisons to past failures. Opposition parties demand accountability and justice.
An Air India flight to Chennai made an emergency landing in Mumbai. The reason was a burning smell in the cockpit. Another Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu returned due to a technical problem. An alternative aircraft was arranged for the Delhi-Jammu passengers. These incidents follow the recent Air India-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad.
