Laws, regulations, government decisions, public policy
J&K Lieutenant Governor has invited legislators and political leaders to join the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, a 100-day anti-drug campaign. Political parties across the territory have responded positively, broadening the initiative beyond administrative channels. The campaign's outcomes across J&K districts will be
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from seizing voter registration data from Rhode Island, the latest court loss for the Trump administration's voter data campaign. The ruling reinforces a pattern of judicial resistance to federal demands for state voter rolls ahead of the US midterms.
Donald Trump has moved to seek 'resolution' of his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over alleged improper disclosure of his tax records. Because Trump controls the Justice Department, which would represent the government in settlement talks, critics warn he could effectively negotiate both sides of a dispute with a
China is developing regulations targeting AI-generated virtual humans, including synthetic singers and digital influencers, over concerns about consumer deception and declining platform trust. Rules under consideration would likely require explicit labeling of AI personas and place compliance obligations on
Keir Starmer rejected calls to resign over the Mandelson vetting controversy as a senior Foreign Office official stepped down over the handling of the process. Starmer pledged to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday, framing disclosure as the government's chosen route to defuse the crisis. The episode raises questions
Congress has temporarily extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, keeping warrantless incidental collection of US citizen data legally intact. The extension defers structural reform, maintaining compliance uncertainty for technology firms and civil liberties advocates. No timeline for a
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, with the case transferred from Rae Bareli's special MP/MLA court to Lucknow on December 17, 2025. The allegation directly implicates Gandhi's eligibility to serve as a Member of Parliament under Indian law.
Nida Khan, pregnant and linked to the TCS case, is moving court for anticipatory bail as Maharashtra police question her spouse. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly called the case 'very serious,' signaling high-level political attention and likely intensified investigation. The outcome of the anticipatory bail
An Indian government bill to expand legislative assemblies, tied to activating women's seat reservations, failed to clear parliament on Friday. The defeat blocks the near-term path to implementing a one-third quota for women in India's legislatures. It marks a rare loss for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin declared victory after a Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, framing it as Tamil Nadu defeating Delhi. The outcome intensifies the political friction between the DMK-led state government and the central government over legislative and federal authority.
Section 702, the surveillance law permitting warrantless collection of foreign communications, approaches an April expiration with Congress divided on reforms. A lapse would not immediately end surveillance given existing operational certifications, but would create legal uncertainty. Reform advocates seek to close
Rep. Sam Liccardo is probing oil trades flagged as suspiciously timed during the U.S.-Iran conflict, with both lawmakers and regulators taking notice. The inquiry targets potential market manipulation or use of non-public information during a period of sharp geopolitical volatility in energy markets.
Andhra University will hold its centenary valedictory ceremony on April 27 at AU Engineering College grounds, with around 25,000 people expected to attend. The Vice President of India and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister are both anticipated to be present, marking the university's 100-year milestone.
Election authorities have released postal ballot dates specifically for police personnel, who are classified as service voters entitled to vote outside the standard polling day. The schedule determines when ballots are issued and must be returned, directly affecting whether field-posted officers can exercise their
Karnataka Police arrested a man who posed as an IAS officer in Chikkamagaluru, held meetings with officials, and received a felicitation for clearing UPSC. The accused allegedly demanded a bribe from a shop-owner after promising a medicine supply tender. The case points to a credentialing failure among local government
A Karnataka court sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP zilla panchayat member Yogeshgouda Goudar in Dharwad. The conviction of a sitting legislator triggers disqualification under the Representation of the People Act, potentially forcing a by-election in the Dharwad
DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has alleged that a BJP-AIADMK alliance victory would lead to the division of Tamil Nadu. The claim sharpens the DMK's campaign framing around state autonomy and anti-Delhi sentiment. The accusation is likely to intensify political exchanges between the ruling DMK
India chaired the first 2026 BRICS Health Working Group meeting in New Delhi, proposing two new cooperation priorities: a Healthy Lifestyles Mission and a Mental Health and Wellness workstream. All nine member states endorsed the agenda, which also covers tuberculosis research, digital health, and regulatory
Chua Eng Kiam was jailed two months for using sham loan arrangements to post S$1.5 million bail for his son-in-law Ng Yu Zhi, the accused in a major Singapore investment fraud case. The conviction exposes the misuse of fabricated financial structures to satisfy court surety requirements.
India's National Statistical Office will conduct the country's first National Household Income Survey, covering approximately 4.5 lakh households through a structured sampling framework. The survey fills a longstanding gap in India's official statistics, where income data has historically been inferred from consumption