By Inderjit Badhwar This week’s cover story isn’t just about an election—it is about a restoration of faith. In an era defined by noise, fear, and fatigue, America has chosen clarity. The 2025 mid-term elections, now etched in history as the moment democracy refused to be bullied, remind us that civic courage still lives in…
By Kenneth Tiven Election Day in the United States became Rejection Day as voters, weary of President Donald Trump’s erratic behaviour and creeping autocracy, turned decisively towards candidates and causes that rejected the MAGA ideology. Across big and small states alike, Americans cast ballots not just for policies—but for the preservation of democracy itself. The…
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, has approached the Supreme Court seeking an enhanced monthly maintenance of ₹10 lakh for herself and their daughter. The top court has issued a notice to Shami in response to her plea. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court had directed Shami to pay a total of ₹4 lakh…
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled November 11 to hear a petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. The petition, submitted by R.S. Bharathi, Organising Secretary of the DMK, contends that…
The Supreme Court of India has refused a request for an urgent hearing on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, stating that the matter is already scheduled for consideration later in the month. A bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran made the observation when advocates sought an…
The Supreme Court of India has directed authorities nationwide to clear stray dogs from public spaces such as schools, hospitals, railway stations, bus depots, and sports complexes. The Court ordered that these animals be relocated to authorised shelters after being sterilised and vaccinated in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023. A bench…
The Supreme Court of India has assured the father of the late Air India pilot involved in the tragic Ahmedabad crash that “nobody believes the pilot was at fault.” The remarks came while hearing a petition seeking a court-monitored probe into the incident that claimed the lives of 260 people, including 19 on the ground….
Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R. Gavai, officially inaugurated the construction of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai’s permanent campus at Pahadi, Goregaon (West), marking a major milestone in the university’s growth. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court Justice…
The Delhi High Court has pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for airing an advertisement promoting its chyawanprash that appeared to discredit other brands in the market, including Dabur India Limited. The bench, comprising Justice Anish Dayal, questioned Patanjali’s messaging, particularly the line suggesting that all other chyawanprash products were “dhoka” (deceptive), calling it misleading and disparaging….
The Supreme Court, Chief Justice BR Gavai has criticised the Union government for seeking a last-minute adjournment in the hearing of petitions challenging the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021, observing that the move appeared calculated to delay proceedings until after his retirement. Hearing a series of pleas filed by the Madras…