Supreme Court backs Bihar voter roll revision, BJP targets INDIA bloc
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it constitutional and legally valid. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi welcomed the verdict and accused the INDIA bloc of attacking constitutional institutions. The court said the exercise was necessary to maintain accurate voter rolls amid migration and duplication concerns.
‘NCERT threw us under the bus’ says Michel Danino after Supreme Court relief
Academician Michel Danino criticised NCERT after the Supreme Court recalled parts of its earlier order directing institutions to disassociate from him and his co-authors over a Class 8 textbook controversy. Danino said NCERT failed to defend the academic vision behind the textbooks and did not consult the authors before filing its affidavit.
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Bengaluru student kidnapped and assaulted by five accused
Police in Bengaluru arrested five people for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting and extorting a 19-year-old student after accusing him of harassing one accused’s sister. The victim was allegedly beaten in an OYO room and threatened for ransom before police intervened following a complaint by his mother.
Congress leadership tussle intensifies in Karnataka
The Congress high command is reportedly moving towards a leadership transition in Karnataka, with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar likely to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. However, Siddaramaiah’s camp is demanding multiple Deputy Chief Ministers and greater control within the state unit before agreeing to the transition.
CSK hints at long-term role for MS Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan said MS Dhoni will always remain a “permanent fixture” for the franchise, whether as a player, mentor or coach. The remarks have intensified speculation over Dhoni’s future role with CSK after he missed the IPL 2026 season.
