The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down the 2019 legislation increasing Other Backward Classes reservation from 14% to 27%, restoring the earlier quota for government employment and higher education. The judgment resolves a prolonged legal dispute over the state's reservation policy, although further appeals are expected.A division bench comprising Justices Anand Pathak and Vinay Saraf delivered the verdict today. The judges found insufficient justification...

NEET accountability has become a key concern after a parliamentary panel recommended establishing a dedicated legislative mechanism to ensure accountability of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following irregularities in the NEET UG examination. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education stressed that public trust in national entrance examinations is essential for social justice and institutional integrity. It urged the Ministry of Education to develop a statutory...

Delhi schools and colleges have announced precautionary changes for tomorrow as security agencies prepare for a proposed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. Several institutions have moved classes online, postponed examinations and rescheduled activities because of barricading, transport restrictions and concerns about student safety.Sardar Patel Vidyalaya has informed parents that students from Classes 6 to 12 will attend online lessons tomorrow. The school also...

PM Modi has welcomed the latest Goods and Services Tax reforms, saying the GST Council's recommendations could significantly reduce compliance costs and simplify tax administration for businesses across India. The measures focus on decriminalisation, easier procedures, faster refunds and a more trust-based regulatory framework.The GST Council recommended removing arrest provisions under GST laws and raising the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. These...

The Assam Cabinet adopted 75 resolutions celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, highlighting major achievements in infrastructure, economic investment, and security. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a special 90-minute cabinet meeting in Guwahati on Friday to review Assam’s transformation under Modi’s leadership as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister. The resolutions highlighted major industrial investments, including the ₹27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and...

A mobile internet blackout in central Delhi will take effect from 10 PM on Friday for 24 hours ahead of scheduled political demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Authorities ordered the shutdown within a four-kilometer radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path intersection to maintain public order, prevent misinformation, and protect vital government installations. Special Cell Deputy Commissioner of Police Manishi Chandra issued the official notification on Friday evening. Delhi...

The UP Rajya Sabha election 2026 concluded in Lucknow on Friday, with all ten candidates declared elected unopposed. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured eight seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) won two seats in the Upper House of Parliament. As no additional candidates remained in the contest, the election concluded without a voting process. Returning Officer and Special Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly,...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay hailed TVK’s bypoll victories in the Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly constituencies as a triumph for democracy and political decorum. Following the announcement of the election results on Friday, he thanked voters for supporting the party and rejecting alleged cash distribution tactics and personal attacks during the campaign. In Madurantakam, TVK candidate K. Maragatham Kumaravel secured victory against rivals from the DMK...

The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over extensive security measures imposed by Delhi Police ahead of a major political rally. Authorities had initially ordered the closure of 57 metro stations, raising concerns about widespread public transport disruptions. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned whether such sweeping restrictions were proportionate and necessary. Following the court’s intervention, government representatives assured the bench that Delhi Metro...

Delhi will see major rail disruptions as Indian Railways decided to halt all Mail and Express train operations arriving at or departing from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 AM and 2 PM on Saturday, October 10. The Ministry of Railways issued the notification following traffic advisories and intelligence inputs about severe road congestion caused by demonstrations organized by opposition groups, including the...

After the sudden demise of legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar in Goa, local authorities have initiated mandatory procedural formalities to formally establish the circumstances surrounding his passing. The Panaji Police Department registered an Unnatural Death case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The Goa Police registered an unnatural death case as part of mandatory legal protocol because the 75-year-old actor was brought dead...

A severe road mishap occurred on National Highway 27 near Howly in Assam when a bus carrying Border Security Force personnel collided with a truck. The incident resulted in injuries to 32 BSF jawans who were returning from election security duty. Emergency response teams and local law enforcement personnel quickly arrived at the crash site to carry out rescue efforts and manage highway traffic. The head-on...

Vote counting for crucial by-polls held across 6 assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam, has officially commenced. Electoral officials have implemented strict multi-tier security measures across designated counting centers to manage procedures smoothly. In West Bengal, counting is taking place for the high-profile Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats. The Nandigram seat fell vacant after...

The Delhi Police and security agencies have implemented multi-layered security arrangements across the national capital, deploying over 23,000 personnel ahead of the planned tomorrow's, October 10, political protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Law enforcement agencies have erected heavy barricades, established border security checkpoints, and restricted traffic movement around key government zones to maintain public order during the demonstration. Security forces are mobilizing extensive...

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals to stay indoors as Houthi attacks intensify across the kingdom.The warning follows missile attacks targeting civilian airports, raising concerns about public safety.Indian citizens have been advised to follow instructions and monitor official embassy communications.The embassy also cautioned residents against sharing or reposting videos about ongoing incidents. Despite the security situation, the Indian...

Delhi Police's Crime Branch has registered a fresh FIR to investigate violence during the Cockroach Janta Party's July 20 protest march towards Parliament in New Delhi.The investigation aims to identify individuals allegedly responsible for violent incidents and determine whether the clashes were planned in advance.Police sources said investigators would examine whether people with criminal backgrounds entered the demonstration and contributed to the unrest. Authorities are reviewing...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has declared that opposition demonstrations will continue despite his detention by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar during protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.The confrontation occurred when INDIA bloc lawmakers attempted to reach the designated protest venue in central Delhi to raise concerns about alleged electoral irregularities. Police stopped the opposition leaders before they reached Jantar Mantar, citing restrictions on demonstrations...

Forty-two former judges have issued an open letter defending the Election Commission of India, warning that allegations of electoral manipulation without supporting evidence could weaken public confidence in democratic institutions.The intervention comes amid opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The signatories expressed concern over what they described as repeated attempts to undermine the credibility...

Rajghat witnessed heightened security as citizens wondering about law enforcement measures across Delhi saw heavy police deployments, street barricades, and security checkpoints around key transit corridors. Delhi Police personnel restricted parliamentary marches from proceeding toward the Election Commission headquarters, citing public order guidelines and safety protocols. Authorities confirmed registering multiple police complaints involving charges of obstructing government officials and scuffling during previous protest marches near...

Dhruv Rathee joined prominent activists and civil society groups at Freedom Park on October 8, 2026, as Bengaluru’s People’s Tribunal raised concerns over SIR discrepancies across Karnataka. Citizens seeking to understand why public demonstrations erupted in the capital heard affected voters allege improper removal from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Organized by Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, and...

The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu intensified as the TVK women's wing files complaints across multiple law enforcement stations against DMK leader M.K. Stalin. Voters asking why these official police petitions were submitted will learn that party representatives object to derogatory statements allegedly made during campaign speeches. Members of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam lodged grievances at five Tiruchi locations, including Srirangam and Thillai Nagar, where local...