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National Governance & Policy 10 Oct 2026, 12:07 AM IST

Police Deny Jantar Mantar Protest Permission to 400 Former BSF Personnel Ahead of CJP Hearing

Delhi police have refused permission for a planned protest at Jantar Mantar by around 400 former Border Security Force personnel seeking redress over their dismissal from service. Officers told the group that hunger strikes are unlawful and that a continuous two-day agitation is not permitted, setting up a fresh flashpoint over the right to assemble and the limits of protest in the capital.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

Supreme Court Seeks Review of State DGP Appointment Rules Against 2006 Prakash Singh Guidelines

The Supreme Court has signalled a fresh examination of state-level rules governing the appointment of Directors General of Police, asking whether they align with the 2006 Prakash Singh judgment that sought to insulate police leadership from political interference. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that the earlier ruling had prescribed a transparent selection process and a minimum two-year tenure for the police chief.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:15 PM IST

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Revisit Order Quashing FIRs Against NEET-UG Protesters

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking review of its earlier order that quashed FIRs against students and others involved in protests over the NEET-UG examination controversy. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai said the original order was driven by concern for students and their future, underscoring the court’s view that criminal proceedings should not deepen the distress of aspirants already under pressure. The ruling closes a fresh attempt to reopen a case that had become emblematic of the legal and emotional fallout from the exam row.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Secular Unity Ahead of Protest at Jantar Mantar

Mehbooba Mufti has urged secular-minded citizens to participate in a protest organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29. The protest aims to address pressing issues faced by the Muslim community in India.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory2h ago

Tamil Nadu to Challenge Ponmudy Acquittal in Rs 28.37-Crore Red Sand Case, ED Tells Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

Tamil Nadu byelections in two SC-reserved seats put AIADMK's shrinking Dalit base under scrutiny

The AIADMK's decision to field candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly byelections has turned the contests into an early test of whether the party can arrest its steep decline in Scheduled Caste-reserved constituencies. With its tally in SC seats falling from 32 in 2016 to just eight in 2026, the opposition party faces pointed criticism from former insiders even as it argues that its legacy and welfare record still resonate with Dalit voters.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal in Delhi Court, Reviving Landmark Sexual Harassment Case

Four women wrestlers have moved a Delhi court against the acquittal of former BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. The appeal, likely to be heard on Saturday, argues that the trial court relied on stereotypes and minor inconsistencies while ignoring the broader evidence in a case that triggered months of protests and shook Indian sport.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesSept 26, 2026

CJI Surya Kant Advocates for Accessible Justice at Bihar's First Victim Rights Centre

At the inauguration of Bihar's inaugural Victim Rights Centre, Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for justice to extend beyond courtrooms, advocating for support for the vulnerable and marginalized. His remarks highlight a growing movement in India to ensure legal assistance reaches those who often remain unheard in the justice system.

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