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The Union Labour Ministry says that by removing the requirement of uploading an image of a cheque, around six crore members will benefit; the move will eliminate claim rejections due to poor-quality/ unreadable uploads and reducing associated grievances

Over 260 passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stranded at Turkiye's Diyarbakır airport for the past 24 hours due to a medical emergency and technical glitch. Passengers reportedly lacked basic amenities or clear information on their departure time, while the airline worked to resolve the issues.

Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' sold for Rs 61.8 crore, marking it the second most expensive Indian painting at auction globally. The sale at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction highlights a strong art market. Mehta's life and art were deeply influenced by historical events and personal experiences, with his powerful imagery reflecting societal struggles.

Rajya Sabha saw over 14-hour debate ending past 2:30 a.m. on April 4 morning, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against it. 

Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.

PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's Northeast as crucial for the Bimstec region during the summit in Thailand. There's a planned bilateral meeting with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus after recent remarks implying the Northeast states are landlocked. Additionally, India's investment in regional connectivity projects was emphasized.

“The CPC and the CPI(M) have long maintained friendly exchanges, which played a significant role for facilitating mutual understanding and practical cooperation between our two sides,” says International Department, Central Committee, CPC

Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal. The process was found to be tainted with manipulation and fraud. Non-tainted candidates won't have to refund salaries. They can apply to their previous government positions, though their disputed employment period won't be compensated.

The Parliament of India approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after intense debates, highlighting its aim to reform Waqf property management and address corruption. The Bill passed with majority support, despite opposition accusations of it being unconstitutional and biased against the Muslim minority. The Bill now awaits the President's assent to become law.

BJP’s attempt to link the legislation to the land dispute in the locality in Kochi, an emotive issue for the Christian community in the State, puts parties on either side of the political aisle in a quandary in the run-up to the Assembly election next year

A Parliamentary Standing Committee reported that withholding funds was “severely impacting teachers’ salaries, RTE reimbursements, and transportation for students in remote areas” in affected States.

The Union Minister rejects the Opposition’s allegations that the Waqf (amendment) Bill is aimed at grabbing Muslim’s land or their rights

An assistant teacher at a private school in Akola was arrested for molesting 10 girl students while their female teachers were away. The incident was reported to the school authorities by the aggrieved parents, leading to immediate police action and the involvement of the Child Helpline.

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh records his appreciation for both the organisations and asks State Public Prosecutor to apprise him of the developments on June 9, 2025

J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting to address tensions arising from LG Manoj Sinha's recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers. The NC alleges this undermines the democratic process. The issue will likely be discussed during Union home minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to J&K.

Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified 200 social media handles involved in spreading radicalisation and glorifying terrorism. Efforts by the cyber cell over the past three months have led to the identification of these handles, with 100 operating from outside the country. Multiple FIRs have been filed, and some individuals influenced by this content have been de-radicalised.