Times of India

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav stated that her party is neutral on both the Soros and Adani issues, prioritizing uninterrupted Parliament proceedings. She expressed optimism for cooperation between the ruling party and opposition. This stance further distances the SP from Congress on the Adani matter, despite their shared INDIA bloc membership.

PM Modi highlighted Subramania Bharati's contribution to making the Gita accessible by translating it into Tamil. Releasing Bharati's complete works, Modi praised the poet's dedication to India's rise and pride, emphasizing his significance beyond Tamil Nadu. He also noted Bharati's connection with Kashi and how he has presented Bharati's vision to the world.

The Assam cabinet implemented a stricter Aadhaar card verification process, requiring applicants to submit their NRC application receipt number. This measure aims to prevent suspected foreign nationals from obtaining Aadhaar cards, particularly in districts where the number of cardholders exceeds the population. Central government employees domiciled elsewhere but posted in Assam are exempt.

A Maharashtra district judge, along with three accomplices, is facing bribery charges for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh from a woman in exchange for granting bail to her father in a financial fraud case. The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed an FIR and is seeking permission from the Bombay High Court to arrest the judge after the woman reported the bribe solicitation.

NCP's Sunetra Ajit Pawar, a first-time Rajya Sabha MP, has been allotted a Type-VII bungalow at 11 Janpath, New Delhi, across from Sharad Pawar's residence. This move is viewed as a sign of Ajit Pawar's growing influence as a Maratha leader after the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, where his NCP secured 49 seats as a BJP ally.

The Supreme Court directed the Bar Council of India to facilitate visually impaired law graduates taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) using screen reader software and assistive devices. The court ordered provisions for JAWS and NVDA software, personal keyboards and mice, pre-exam software setup, and the option of using a scribe.

The Rajasthan High Court, referencing a Supreme Court judgment, ruled that bigamy charges apply only to the spouses involved, not relatives. The Supreme Court clarified this, stating that while relatives aren't automatically implicated, their involvement in abetment depends on specific case evidence. The court emphasized the seriousness of bigamy as an offense.