Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a 30-minute address, reaffirmed the government's commitment to women's political reservation despite what he characterized as a setback, directing pointed criticism at Opposition parties including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, and Samajwadi Party. The statement signals that the reservation agenda remains a live political priority for the ruling alliance heading into the electoral cycle. Women's reservation in India refers to proposals to set aside a fixed share of legislative seats for women, a policy that has faced repeated legislative and political obstacles across successive governments. Modi's framing of Opposition parties as barriers to the policy is a calculated move to consolidate women voters and differentiate the BJP-led government on a high-visibility social equity issue. The specific nature of the cited setback, the legislative timeline, and any concrete procedural steps were not detailed in available reporting. Observers should watch whether the government tables fresh legislation or uses the issue as campaign positioning ahead of upcoming state or national elections.
India's Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, up 64 percent from ISM 1.0's Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal now goes to the Cabinet, as two chip plants begin commercial output and a third, CG Semi, is set to open July 4, 2026.
The Supreme Court blocked Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence from presidential removal power. A separate ruling the same day gave Trump broader authority to dismiss leaders of other independent federal agencies.
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who faced unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The ruling preserves Fed independence for now and keeps a politically charged removal case alive in the courts.
The US Supreme Court, splitting along ideological lines, has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
