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Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
Actor Vijay to Meet Families of Karur Stampede Victims in Private Mamallapuram Gathering
Oct 26, 2025 06:26 pm CST
TVK Chief Vijay will meet with families affected by the Karur stampede tragedy at a private hotel in Mamallapuram. The meeting comes after TVK provided financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to victims' families. Meanwhile, political tensions continue as the Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the incident that claimed 41 lives.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant Calls for Judicial Evolution to Address Modern Human Rights Challenges
Oct 24, 2025 01:12 am CST
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant emphasizes the necessity for judicial innovation to confront emerging challenges like digital exclusion and climate vulnerability. Speaking at the BASL Human Rights Oration in Colombo, he highlighted India's extensive legal aid network through NALSA while stressing that access to justice remains a continuous journey requiring institutional commitment to protect marginalized communities' rights in evolving societal contexts.
Supreme Court Finally Secures Railway Compensation for Widow After 23-Year Legal Battle
Oct 23, 2025 01:23 am CST
After a 23-year legal struggle, the Supreme Court has intervened to ensure justice for Saynokta Devi, who lost her husband in a 2002 train accident. Overturning previous rejections by the Railway Claims Tribunal and Patna High Court, the Supreme Court directed Railways to pay Rs 4 lakh compensation with interest, demonstrating extraordinary efforts to locate the widow after address complications delayed payment.
Unhygienic Court Toilets Violate Fundamental Rights: Supreme Court Report Highlights Widespread Sanitation Failures
Oct 21, 2025 10:50 pm CST
A comprehensive status report submitted to the Supreme Court reveals that unhygienic toilets in court complexes nationwide constitute a violation of fundamental rights for all court users. The report highlights systemic failures in maintaining sanitary facilities, providing disability access, and ensuring gender-inclusive amenities, particularly affecting subordinate judiciary in rural areas. The Supreme Court has issued directives mandating proper toilet facilities across all court premises in India.
Supreme Court Criticized for Prioritizing Firecracker Rights Over Air Quality: Amitabh Kant Warns of Delhi's Environmental Crisis
Oct 21, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has strongly criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow firecracker use during Diwali, as Delhi's air quality plummets to dangerous levels. With 36 of 38 monitoring stations hitting the "red zone" and AQI exceeding 400 in key areas, Kant calls for comprehensive pollution control measures to prevent an environmental and public health catastrophe in India's capital.
Diwali 2025: How India Celebrated the Festival of Lights with Traditions, Crackers and Community Spirit
Oct 21, 2025 11:04 am CST
Experience India's vibrant Diwali celebrations in 2025 as millions light diyas, burst green crackers, and share sweets across the nation. From Delhi's illuminated Connaught Place to Prime Minister Modi's visit to INS Vikrant, discover how diverse communities came together in this nationwide festival of lights while honoring traditions and inclusivity.
Supreme Court Alarmed by 8.82 Lakh Unexecuted Civil Decree Cases Across India
Oct 19, 2025 11:03 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the "alarming" backlog of 8.82 lakh execution petitions pending nationwide, undermining justice delivery. Despite 3.38 lakh cases being resolved in six months, the court has directed high courts to expedite proceedings and hold presiding officers accountable for delays, emphasizing that prolonged execution periods "constitute a travesty of justice."
Telangana Statewide Bandh: Government and Opposition Unite Over Backward Classes Reservation Issue
Oct 18, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Telangana government has joined opposition parties in supporting Saturday's statewide bandh protesting judicial intervention on backward classes reservation. The shutdown comes after the High Court and Supreme Court rejected the government's proposal to increase BC reservation from 25% to 42% in local bodies, maintaining the 50% constitutional ceiling on total reservations. A crucial Cabinet meeting is scheduled for October 23 to determine future action regarding the reservation policy and local body elections.
Supreme Court Condemns Digital Arrest Scams Targeting Senior Citizens: A Growing Cybercrime Crisis in India
Oct 17, 2025 03:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns about the rising phenomenon of "digital arrests" after fraudsters extorted Rs 1.05 crore from an elderly couple in Ambala by using forged court orders and impersonating government officials. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi have called for coordinated action between central and state police to address this growing cybercrime trend that specifically targets senior citizens and undermines public trust in judicial institutions.