Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly accused opposition parties of blocking women's empowerment legislation, framing the stall as politically motivated rather than substantive. Speaking in a national address, Modi said the 'fight for women has been stalled' due to what he called the selfish politics of opposition parties. The remarks signal an escalation in the political battle over a women's reservation bill, a measure that has historically faced resistance across party lines in parliament. Modi's framing places blame squarely on opposition obstruction, a posture designed to position the ruling party as the primary advocate for gender-based legislative reform. The bill's fate depends on parliamentary consensus, which has proven elusive. Observers will watch whether the address pressures opposition parties into a negotiating posture or hardens factional lines ahead of any upcoming legislative session. The statement also serves a broader electoral signaling function, given the salience of women voters in recent Indian state and 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.
