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Supreme Court Rejects Menstrual Leave Petition: What the Verdict Means for Women, Workplaces and Policy in India

India’s Supreme Court recently declined to entertain a petition that sought mandatory menstrual leave for women employees and female students across the country. The plea asked the court to...

Assembly Elections 2026: Full Schedule, Voting Dates and Key Battles in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

India is heading toward another crucial democratic exercise as the Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 assembly elections...

Why India May Sweat Like Never Before

Climate scientists around the world are closely observing signs of a possible Super El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean. Early climate indicators suggest...

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal of Life Support in Landmark Passive Euthanasia Case

In a significant development for end-of-life jurisprudence in India, the Supreme Court permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a man who had remained...

ESMA Explained: Meaning, History and Impact of the Essential Services Maintenance Act in India

The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) is a law in India that ensures essential public services continue without interruption. Governments use this law when...

26 Leaders Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Several prominent political leaders, including Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, were elected unopposed to the...

President Murmu–Mamata Banerjee Controversy: Why the International Santal Conference Venue Change Sparked Debate

A political dispute recently emerged in India after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over the arrangements for the International Santal Conference in West Bengal....

Who is Menaka Guruswamy?

Menaka Guruswamy has become one of the most discussed names in Indian politics. Until recently, she was known mainly as a constitutional lawyer. Her...

From POCSO Allegations to Shankaracharya Title Dispute – Why Swami Avimukteshwaranand Remains in the News

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, has become one of the most discussed religious leaders in recent years. Several disputes have brought him...

Jamia Millia Islamia ‘Ramzan Nikah’ Notice Row Explained: What Really Happened

A viral notice claiming special rules during Ramadan created confusion at Jamia Millia Islamia in February 2026. The document suggested that male and female...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest Prompts Calls for Justice in the US

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has triggered renewed calls for accountability in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The development has intensified...