The Supreme Court has told the central government to amend laws governing pregnancy termination for minors, signaling judicial pressure on a sensitive area of reproductive rights policy. The court's observations put the spotlight on gaps in the current legal framework that governs how underage pregnancies are handled, particularly around consent, medical access, and procedural timelines. Separately, residents and officials in Kargil have raised concerns about the creation of new districts in Ladakh, reflecting ongoing tensions over administrative reorganisation in the union territory since its 2019 bifurcation from Jammu and Kashmir. On the domestic front, heavy rains hit Bengaluru, causing widespread property and infrastructure damage. Globally, tensions around a potential or ongoing conflict involving Iran are adding to geopolitical uncertainty. The Supreme Court's directive on minor pregnancy termination is the most significant development to watch, as any amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act or related rules would affect hospitals, courts handling such cases, and families across the country.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TPS protections in a case centered on Haitian migrants, leaving 1.3 million people from over a dozen countries vulnerable to deportation. Many affected individuals have lived legally in the U.S. for decades, with the ruling removing a key legal shield used to resist removal.
