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Trump Warns Supreme Court Ruling Against Tariffs Would Create "Biggest" National Security Threat
Dec 10, 2025 02:48 am CST
President Trump claims a Supreme Court decision against his tariff authority would leave America "financially defenseless" while facing legal challenges from businesses and Democratic states who argue tariffs are Congress's constitutional power. Meanwhile, inflation concerns grow and even allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene question Trump's economic policies.
90% of Aravalli Hills at Risk: New Definition Threatens India's Ancient Mountain Range
Dec 07, 2025 01:53 am CST
India's ancient Aravalli mountain range faces an unprecedented threat as new environmental guidelines proposed by the Ministry of Environment could remove protection from 90% of its hills. NDTV's investigation reveals ongoing illegal mining despite Supreme Court bans, while environmental experts warn that redefining protected hills as only those exceeding 100 meters in height could trigger widespread ecological destruction across northern India's vital green corridor.
Ayodhya Mosque Project Timeline Set for April 2026: Challenges and Progress 33 Years After Babri Demolition
Dec 06, 2025 03:54 pm CST
Thirty-three years after the Babri Masjid demolition, the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation has announced April 2026 as the tentative timeline for the new mosque project in Dhannipur village. The project faces multiple challenges including layout approval delays, land constraints, and funding shortages, with current funds at just Rs 3 crore against an estimated requirement of Rs 65 crore. The planned complex will include a mosque, hospital, and educational institutions, possibly across multiple locations.
Supreme Court Mandates UPSC to Allow Scribe Changes 7 Days Before Exams and Implement Screen-Reader Software for Visually-Impaired Candidates
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed the UPSC to allow eligible candidates to request scribe changes up to seven days before examinations and implement screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates. This landmark ruling emphasizes constitutional promises of equality and dignity for differently-abled individuals, requiring the commission to submit a comprehensive compliance plan within two months to ensure examination accessibility while maintaining integrity.
Religious Unity and Leadership: Why the Indian Armed Forces Value Collective Faith Above Personal Beliefs
Nov 28, 2025 08:27 pm CST
This article examines a Supreme Court case upholding the dismissal of an Army officer who refused to participate in religious rituals outside his faith. Through personal anecdotes from a retired Air Vice Marshal, it explores how India's military institutions foster religious inclusivity through the Sarva Dharm tradition, where officers lead by example across all faiths to build unit cohesion essential for combat effectiveness. The piece illustrates why military leadership requires subordinating individual religious preferences to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among troops.
Trinamool Congress Accuses Election Commission of Negligence in Booth Officials' Deaths During West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 28, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of responsibility for the deaths of 38 Booth Level Officers in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party claims this revision process specifically targets Bengali and minority voters, raising serious questions about electoral fairness ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections while the Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the process despite ongoing controversy.
Brazil Reinforces Democratic Principles: Former President Bolsonaro Imprisoned for Failed Coup Attempt
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 am CST
Brazil's President Lula declares a victory for democracy as former president Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, marking the first imprisonment of a former president for attempting to overthrow the government in Brazil's 500-year history. Despite international pressure and Bolsonaro's appeals, the Supreme Court finalized the conviction, demonstrating that democratic principles apply equally to all citizens.
Supreme Court Approves $570 Million Settlement for Fugitive Billionaire Sandesara Brothers in Major Bank Fraud Case
Nov 25, 2025 01:20 am CST
India's Supreme Court has agreed to drop criminal charges against billionaire Sandesara brothers if they pay $570 million - one-third of their alleged $1.6 billion bank fraud. This landmark settlement could establish a precedent for other fugitive economic offenders seeking similar arrangements, potentially transforming how India handles high-profile financial crimes. The brothers, who fled India in 2017, own significant energy assets in Nigeria and must complete payment by December 17.
Nithari Murder Case: Victims' Families Left in Despair After Supreme Court Acquits Accused
Nov 13, 2025 05:19 pm CST
The Nithari serial murder case that shocked India in 2006 has taken a dramatic turn with the Supreme Court's acquittal of Surinder Koli in the final pending case. Once sentenced to death, both Koli and businessman Moninder Singh Pandher have now been cleared due to lack of evidence, leaving the victims' families devastated and questioning whether justice will ever be served for their lost children.
Former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee Released on Bail After Three Years in Cash-for-School Jobs Scam Case
Nov 12, 2025 01:37 am CST
Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee has been released on bail after more than three years in custody for his alleged involvement in a major cash-for-school jobs scam. The Trinamool Congress leader was arrested in July 2022 after authorities recovered over Rs 50 crore in cash and gold ornaments from properties linked to his associate. His release follows court proceedings that included specific bail conditions while the investigation into widespread recruitment irregularities in West Bengal schools continues.