An ASI team has initiated underwater exploration off the Dwarka coast. Led by the revived Underwater Archaeology Wing, the mission aims to scientifically study submerged remains believed to be from Lord Krishna's legendary city.
Amid speculation of leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asserted that all party-related issues will be discussed internally. He dismissed talks of any rifts, stating that all 140 MLAs belong to 'one group' in Congress.
India and the UAE held the 6th JCCA meeting in Abu Dhabi, reviewing cooperation on consular services, visa facilitation, and mutual legal assistance. India thanked the UAE for its support of the large Indian community living there.
Workers, farmers, and horticulturists held a major protest rally in Shimla against the four new Labour Codes. Led by CITU, they alleged the laws benefit corporates, weaken worker protections, and promote bonded labour.
The CCEA approved two Indian Railways projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra for Rs 2,781 crore. The Okha-Kanalus doubling and Badlapur-Karjat 3rd/4th lines will enhance connectivity, boost mobility, and ease congestion across the regions.
Former CJI BR Gavai asserts he never faced political pressure, calls the Collegium system transparent, and says fixed tenure for judges is not needed. He also spoke on judicial activism and condemned 'bulldozer justice' as unlawful executive overreach.
MPCC president Keisham Meghachandra accused the state and central governments of failing to uphold constitutional values and restore peace in Manipur, highlighting a total breakdown of governance and the plight of thousands of IDPs since May 3.
India's new labour codes mandate that wages must be at least 50% of an employee's total compensation (CTC). This has raised questions about whether variable pay and bonuses will be included in Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) calculations.
Former CJI BR Gavai criticised state bulldozer demolitions of accused individuals' homes, terming it 'collective punishment' and the executive acting as a judge. He stressed that innocent families should not suffer for an individual's alleged crime.
The BJP has complained to the ECI about major irregularities in West Bengal's voter list revision. It alleges the list is compromised by duplicate, deceased, and shifted voters, and that illegal infiltrators have been added to the rolls.
