- Cyclone Arnab dominated the national emergency response. The very severe cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with winds gusting up to about 140 kmph. Coastal Andhra Pradesh faced extremely heavy rainfall, uprooted trees, damaged power infrastructure and disrupted transport. The Centre and state agencies coordinated rescue, relief and restoration work. The event also put disaster preparedness back at the centre of national policy attention.edexlive+2
- The NDA swept Karnataka’s Legislative Council elections. The BJP and JD(S) together won all four seats, delivering a setback to the ruling Congress. The JD(S) captured the Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency, while the BJP retained three seats. Union minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy congratulated the Prime Minister and NDA candidates. The result will sharpen political competition in Karnataka ahead of future electoral battles.indianexpress+1
- The BJP is working to manage internal discontent in Uttar Pradesh. With Assembly elections approaching, the party is focusing on pockets of dissatisfaction within its organisation. Leaders are trying to balance caste, regional and organisational considerations while keeping the broader Hindutva-and-development narrative intact. The effort is important because Uttar Pradesh remains the BJP’s biggest electoral prize. Any visible factional strain could complicate candidate selection and campaign coordination.indianexpress+1
- A political controversy erupted over the Tata group. Rahul Gandhi alleged that Tata was being “criminally destroyed” and claimed business leaders were afraid to speak. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly rejected the charge, accusing him of politicising commercial and legal matters. She said it was unacceptable to casually describe business and legal issues as criminal conduct. The exchange turned corporate governance into a sharp political battlefield.indianexpress
- Mumbai police secured permission to re-arrest 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case. The accused were produced before a special MCOCA court after the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act was invoked. The court allowed their re-arrest under the tougher legal framework. They are to be produced again for remand proceedings. The case has drawn wide attention because of the actor’s profile and the organised-crime angle.indianexpress+1
- The Guwahati shooting case moved into police custody. Ghanakanta Gogoi, accused of shooting dead five people in Ulubari, was sent to seven days’ police custody by a Kamrup Metro court. Investigators are examining a possible hotel-lease dispute as a motive. The incident has raised fresh concern about urban violence and dispute resolution. Police are expected to reconstruct the sequence of events and establish the role of all suspects.news.abplive+1
- A terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. Security forces recovered grenades and ammunition during the operation. The action reflects continued counter-terror operations in sensitive border and hilly districts. Officials are likely to investigate local support networks and infiltration routes. The seizure is being treated as part of a wider effort to prevent attacks in the region.timesofindia.indiatimes
- The Delhi High Court upheld convictions in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case. Five men convicted in connection with the killing of 22-year-old Monish lost their appeals. The court upheld their conviction for rioting and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The ruling is significant for victims’ families and for the broader legal process arising from the riots. It also shows that appellate courts are continuing to test the evidence in several riot-related cases.timesofindia.indiatimes
- The Ankita Bhandari case returned to public attention. Urmila Sanawar, who alleged the involvement of a “VIP”, faces at least eight FIRs, with six registered after she released audio and video material in December 2025. She was arrested before a scheduled CBI appearance. The people named in the controversy have disputed the allegations. The claims remain under investigation, and the case continues to generate strong political and public interest in Uttarakhand.indianexpress
- Tamil Nadu’s Theni jailbreak ended with all 17 inmates back in custody. Two inmates were recaptured and two more surrendered, completing the recovery of all escapees. The escape followed an attack on jail staff and triggered sharp criticism of prison security. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his party leaders faced opposition attacks over the incident. The state government is expected to review security protocols and staff deployment.dtnext+1
- Punjab witnessed a confrontation between Congress MLAs and AAP leaders. Congress legislators were blocked from entering the Assembly and later boycotted the session. The clash reflects the increasingly confrontational relationship between the opposition and the ruling party. It also signals a difficult legislative session ahead for the Bhagwant Mann government. Political observers expect the dispute to spill into public campaigns.news.abplive
- An AAP sarpanch’s son was shot dead near a gurdwara in Amritsar. A friend accompanying him was also injured in the attack. The killing has intensified concern over law and order in Punjab. Police are investigating the identity and motive of the attackers. The incident is likely to become part of the opposition’s broader criticism of the state government’s security record.news.abplive
- The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Election Commission on MLAs resigning to evade anti-defection law. The plea raises a serious constitutional question about whether legislators can escape disqualification by resigning and later recontesting. The court also deferred hearing pleas challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Together, the matters touch on electoral integrity and legislative accountability. The outcomes could have long-term consequences for party politics.news.abplive+1
- The Supreme Court questioned the medicine pricing system. The court expressed concern over the wide gap between the maximum retail price of medicines and the price at which they are sold to retailers. It questioned whether the current system disproportionately benefits pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Centre supported calibrated drug-price controls, while the court said economic policy cannot take precedence over lives. The hearing may influence future pricing regulation.flashfinance+1
- The Supreme Court asked the Law Commission to examine delays in enforcing arbitral awards. The direction comes amid growing concern that arbitration awards often face long execution battles. The issue affects commercial confidence, infrastructure contracts and foreign investment. A more predictable enforcement regime could improve India’s dispute-resolution reputation. The court’s intervention signals judicial concern about the gap between award and actual recovery.courtbook
- The Supreme Court ruled that income-tax reassessment cannot proceed without a mandatory Section 143(2) notice. The court held that participation by an assessee in proceedings does not cure the absence of the statutory notice. The ruling strengthens procedural safeguards for taxpayers. It may affect several pending reassessment cases. Tax professionals are likely to cite it in disputes over jurisdiction and validity.courtbook
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court fined the Punjab government Rs 1 lakh over pending dearness allowance arrears. The court’s action highlights continuing friction between employees and the state over long-pending dues. The fine also signals judicial impatience with repeated non-compliance. Government employees’ unions are likely to use the order to press for a clear payment timetable. The matter remains important for Punjab’s fiscal and administrative management.news.abplive
- The Delhi High Court quashed a Rs 3.91 crore tax demand against a security guard. The demand arose from alleged PAN misuse. The court’s decision provides relief in a case that illustrated how ordinary citizens can become entangled in tax disputes caused by identity misuse. It also underscores the need for stronger verification systems. The order may encourage similar affected taxpayers to seek legal remedies.courtbook
- The Allahabad High Court sought CCTV footage to identify lawyers raising slogans. The court is considering contempt action over the incident. The move reflects judicial concern about discipline and security within court premises. It also highlights the growing use of surveillance evidence in maintaining institutional order. Bar bodies and court administrations will watch the next hearing closely.courtbook
