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The price of vegetables is down, the cost of appliances is lower, and your wallet is breathing a sigh of relief. Today, we break down why your money is stretching further this festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a significant verdict, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court declared that the judiciary cannot set a time limit for Presidential Reference regarding the assent to Bills by the Governor. Beyond the legalese, what does it really mean, and how did the apex court reach that verdict? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged all women, especially Hindu women, to make a will to ensure their property is distributed according to their wishes after their death. This, the Court says, is important to avoid future family disputes and litigation. So, what led to this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered the mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr Umar-un-Nabi. Investigators say the extracted data offers the clearest proof yet of his plan and his intent. So what exactly did they find?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia. A special tribunal in Dhaka delivered the verdict on Monday, calling her the “mastermind and principal architect” of last year’s deadly crackdown on student protesters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is grappling with a major post-election crisis after Rohini Acharya, daughter of party president Lalu Prasad Yadav, laid out accusations against her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, and his close aides. This is in the wake of the RJD-led alliance’s crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. So, will this infighting affect the party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar has killed nine people and injured 32. The blast happened on Friday night while experts were extracting samples from a large cache of explosives seized in the ongoing “white-collar” terror module case. So, what caused the blast?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trends show the NDA leading in more than 200 of the state’s 243 assembly seats, suggesting a decisive mandate and one of the strongest performances the BJP has posted in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The results of Bihar’s assembly elections, held in two phases on November 6 and 11, will be announced tomorrow, determining whether the NDA retains power or if the opposition secures a surprise victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police have found that Dr Muzammil, one of the doctors arrested after a white-collar terror module was busted, had carried out multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January this year. Analysis of his mobile phone data showed that he, along with Dr Umar Nabi — who was reportedly driving the car that exploded — visited the Red Fort several times to study security arrangements and crowd patterns. The blast near Gate 1 of Red For Metro Station killed 12 people and injured several others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A day after a powerful explosion near the Red Fort left 12 people dead and several injured, Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Monday, the Supreme Court asked the Central government to respond to a petition that wants the implementation of the women's reservation law right away without waiting for delimitation or the next census. So what’s this law all about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Assam government has launched yet another eviction drive. This time to clear over 376 of alleged encroached forest land in Goalpara district. Nearly 600 families are affected. Why is this eviction being carried out and who are the people losing their homes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Rapido bike-taxi rider in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly trying to grab a woman passenger’s legs during a ride. The woman managed to record the act on video and later filed a police complaint, following which the rider was charged. This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers using online ride and delivery services — sectors that have seen exponential growth across India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court has directed all national and state authorities to immediately remove stray animals, including cattle, from highways and expressways across the country. The court said that stray animals often cause serious road accidents, and it’s now the responsibility of both national and state authorities to make sure highways are safe, for both people and animals. So, what exactly does this mean in action?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections is currently underway across 121 constituencies in 18 districts. It comes against the backdrop of a major political row sparked by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Haryana polls. With 53.77% voter turn out till 3pm. This phase will set the momentum for the entire election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of helping the BJP “steal” the 2024 Haryana Assembly election. At a press conference in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi presented what he called “proof” of large-scale voter fraud and manipulation in Haryana’s electoral rolls. So what exactly are his claims? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canadian authorities are reportedly seeking new powers to cancel certain visa applications — including from India — citing concerns over fraud. This comes as rejection rates for Indian student visas have surged to about 74% in August this year, more than double what they were a year ago. So, why is Canada suddenly tightening its door on Indians — once its biggest group of students and newcomers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amid a worrying rise in digital arrests across India, the Supreme Court has vowed to tackle the issue with iron hands. The apex court called the incidents shocking, pointing out that elderly citizens are the usual victims. So what exactly is a digital arrest — and how can people protect themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu are moving the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Ever since the Election Commission announced a nationwide rollout of SIR last week, non-BJP ruled states — including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal — have raised strong objections. They allege that the move poses a threat to the democratic process and could lead to large-scale voter disenfranchisement. So what exactly is the issue with SIR, and why are these states opposing it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.























