Author: Anusha Das
The Israeli administration has approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, representing a crucial move towards concluding the conflict in Gaza. This deal, facilitated by US President Donald Trump, seeks to provide relief to the beleaguered Gaza Strip and enable the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored the significance of leveraging technology for the common good, while warning against its potential misuse. During her address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, she stressed the necessity of avoiding the weaponization of technology, advocating for its application in ways that benefit the public.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended Rakesh Kishore, a 71-year-old lawyer, from practicing law after he reportedly threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai within the Supreme Court.
The landslides in Darjeeling have led to a heartbreaking toll of 28 lives lost, with six people still unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are actively underway, with teams diligently working to assist isolated villages and those impacted by the disaster. This catastrophe has ignited a fierce political debate between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a local resident, Muhammad Yousuf Katari, 26, from Kulgam, on charges of providing logistical assistance to the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack on April 22.
These headlines capture the essence of the court’s decision, allowing Patanjali to continue its advertising campaign with modifications [1]. The Delhi High Court has decided to permit Patanjali Ayurved to utilize the slogan “why settle for ordinary chyawanprash” in its promotional materials, albeit with some stipulations. This ruling followed Patanjali’s appeal against a previous order that barred the company from airing advertisements that overtly or subtly targeted Dabur’s chyawanprash. The earlier ruling, issued by a single judge in July, mandated Patanjali to eliminate certain phrases from its advertisements, such as “Why settle for ordinary chyawanprash made with 40 herbs?” and…
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has declared that loudspeakers and public address systems can now operate until midnight during the Ramlilas and Durga Puja festivities in the city. This initiative intends to allow Hindu celebrations to proceed without time limitations, akin to events in other states. The relaxation of the noise curfew will be effective from September 22 to October 3, coinciding with the Navratri and Durga Puja festivities.
The much-anticipated socioeconomic, educational, and political representation survey in Karnataka got off to a slow start on Monday, with enumerators facing numerous technical glitches and challenges.
West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again demonstrated her artistic talent by composing the lyrics for the theme song of the Tala Prattoy Durga Puja committee in Kolkata. The committee, which is marking its centenary year, was excited to have Banerjee create the song for their ‘Bij Angan’ (seeds in the courtyard) concept. The song was skillfully performed by State Minister Indranil Sen, who also unveiled the music video on Wednesday.
The government of West Bengal is facing pushback from various industrial firms, such as UltraTech Cement, Electrosteel Casting Limited, Grasim Industries, Nuvoco Vistas, and Dalmia Cement, over its choice to revoke industry incentives with retroactive effect. The Revocation of West Bengal Incentive Schemes and Obligations in the Nature of Grants and Incentives Bill, 2025, was approved by the Assembly in March and enacted on April 2, eliminating all incentives provided to industries since 1993. The purpose of the Act is to reallocate state finances towards social welfare programs for marginalized groups.