Election authorities have announced the postal ballot schedule for police personnel, enabling law enforcement staff to cast votes ahead of the standard polling window. Postal ballots are a standard mechanism for voters in essential services who are likely to be on duty on election day, ensuring their franchise rights are not curtailed by operational requirements. Police personnel are categorized as service voters, making them eligible for a separate voting channel administered through their departmental chain rather than standard polling booths. The announced dates set a fixed window during which ballots must be issued and returned, with any delays risking disenfranchisement of eligible officers. Observers should watch whether turnout among service voters aligns with historical patterns and whether the schedule allows adequate time for remote or field-posted personnel to participate.
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.
