October 17, 2026
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Supreme Court Declines Mandating Menstrual Leave, Citing Policy Domain

In a significant decision today, the Supreme Court of India has refused to mandate menstrual leave for women across the country, stating that such a policy decision falls within the government domain rather than judicial intervention. The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, emphasized concerns that mandating menstrual leave could potentially isolate women from the […]Continue Reading
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Amartya Sen Criticizes the Lack of Stakeholder Consultation in New Indian Penal Code Replacement

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has expressed disapproval over replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), stating that the law was changed without adequate consultation with all stakeholders. Speaking in Santiniketan, West Bengal, Sen emphasized that enacting such significant changes without inclusive discussions does not Continue Reading
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Javed Akhtar Hits Back at Trolls Over US Presidential Polls Remarks

After tweeting about the upcoming US presidential elections, renowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently found himself amid a social media storm. Akhtar, known for his outspoken views on socio-political issues, humorously remarked that he and Joe Biden have an equal chance of becoming the next US president. This light-hearted comment attracted backlash, with Continue Reading
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Congress Accuses Government of Sabotaging Education Due to Textbook Delays

The Congress party has criticized the Union government, alleging that the Education Ministry is “sabotaging” children’s education following delays in printing Class 6 textbooks. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has failed to publish new textbooks for Science, Mathematics, and Continue Reading
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Rahul Gandhi Visits Kin of Hathras Stampede Victims, Calls for Immediate Compensation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras on Friday to meet the families of the victims of the tragic stampede that occurred on July 2 at a religious congregation. Expressing his condolences, Gandhi emphasized the need for immediate and substantial compensation for the bereaved families, criticizing the lack of adequate arrangements that led to the disaster. […]Continue Reading