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It is recommended that person repeating crime related to hate speech and hate crime may have to undergo two to seven years of jail term with pecuniary fine of ₹50,000

The Election Commission replaced Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary and DGP ahead of polls, citing complaints of administrative bias towards the ruling DMK. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin vehemently criticized the EC, accusing it of acting as a BJP 'branch' and attempting to hinder DMK's victory. He questioned the sudden change in assessment of the state's administration.

Bhowanipore constituency, the high-profile seat of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, has seen its electorate shrink by nearly 25% after electoral roll revisions. Over 51,000 deletions occurred, with a significant portion of Muslims marked for adjudication and eventual deletion, raising concerns among researchers.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says government is ensuring uninterrupted availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and fertilizers, while maintaining supplies of essential commodities

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal agendas, suggesting it would have dismissed a PIL challenging the Sabarimala custom. Justices noted that such challenges, if not brought by devotees, lack cause of action. The court emphasized the need for strict locus standi rules to prevent PIL abuse, especially in religious matters.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, has sparked outrage as many are convinced that he has allegedly cheated on his wife, Jennifer Vrabel, with The New York Times’ Dianna Russini. While both Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have strongly denied affair rumors, the head coach’s wife has stayed out of the spotlight even as they have been married for 27 years.

Talks follow consultations with Azerbaijan; indicate shift in New Delhi’s position on ties with countries supporting Pakistan

While the immediate reason for Mr. Patra’s decision remains unclear, several BJD Rajya Sabha MPs are learnt to have favoured his removal from the leadership role

Archaeological Survey of India excavation finds sophisticated stepped reservoir and proof of ancient maritime trade

By forcefully intervening in what is essentially an educational matter, threatening criminal contempt of court and banishing respected educationists without hearing them, the Supreme Court, had encroached upon academic freedom, the letter says

Government calls for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, does not acknowledge Pakistan’s role in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

Trinamool delegation says Chief Election Commissioner told them to ‘get lost’, poll body sources say the Commission asked Rajya Sabha Member Derek O’Brien not to shout and ‘maintain decorum’

They say that if the government removes encroachments and brings excess water from Chembarambakkam to the lakes in the constituency, the drinking water problem can be solved; another issue is that stray animal population keeps rising though the authorities take steps to catch them

Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation to Pakistan this weekend for mediated talks with Iran, aiming to secure a permanent ceasefire. The discussions in Islamabad follow a two-week truce, with the White House emphasizing the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. Lebanon is not included in the current ceasefire agreement.