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Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood named International Science Council Fellow for 2026

India’s Principal Scientific Adviser has been recognised in the International Science Council’s 2026 cohort for his contributions to science and efforts to strengthen global science advice. The fellowship brings together scientists and policy leaders from nearly 30 countries.

Supreme Court rules out blanket firecracker ban, considers time-bound use

The Supreme Court has indicated that firecrackers should not be used throughout the day and said specified hours could provide a middle ground, while allowing certain next-generation green crackers subject to safety and emission conditions.

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s fresh bail pleas rejected by Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court rejected fresh bail pleas by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing the Supreme Court’s January 2026 order and holding that the circumstances under which they could renew their bail pleas had not arisen.

Supreme Court to hear plea on CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exercise of ECI powers

The petition questions whether powers vested in the multi-member Election Commission can be exercised or represented individually by the Chief Election Commissioner and seeks enforcement of the panel’s collective decision-making framework.

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran directed registration of a suo motu PIL after taking note of recent alleged sexual offences involving minors in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹50 lakh reward for Asian Games silver medallist Abhay Singh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh incentive for squash player Abhay Singh after his silver-medal finish in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed Oct 2 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but said he may not attend the demonstration in person.

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