1. Protests in Delhi Over Election Issues: Youth-led demonstrations demanding action over alleged electoral irregularities continued, with police detentions and restrictions on public gatherings.
2. Supreme Court Reviews Protest Restrictions: The Supreme Court sought responses from authorities over restrictions imposed during protests in Delhi, including detentions and the designation of protest sites.
3. Election Commission Orders Voter Roll Revision: The Election Commission directed a special summary revision of electoral rolls in 17 states amid an ongoing debate over voter registration and verification.
4. Political Tensions Escalate Over Delhi Protests: Opposition leaders criticised police action against demonstrators, while ruling-party leaders raised concerns over the nature of the protests.
5. Meerut Court Announces Death Sentences in Murder Case: A court in Meerut sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Saurabh Rajput.
6. Supreme Court Upholds Internet Access for Children: The Supreme Court said blanket bans on children’s internet access are not the answer to online exploitation, calling for stronger safeguards and safer digital access.
7. India Commissions Indigenous Naval Vessel: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan commissioned INS Samarthak, India’s first multi-purpose vessel of its class, at Karwar, Karnataka.
8. Sudha Yadav Sworn In as Karnataka Governor: Sudha Yadav took oath as Governor of Karnataka, becoming the state’s second woman Governor.
9. Madhya Pradesh OBC Quota Dispute Continues: The Congress announced plans to challenge the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision striking down the state’s law providing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes.
10. Supreme Court Rejects Blanket Internet Restrictions for Children: In a significant ruling, the court emphasised child safety through age-appropriate safeguards, content moderation and digital awareness rather than a complete ban.
International News Highlights
1. Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize: South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to peace and international law.
2. Sudan Conflict Raises Fresh Humanitarian Concerns: The United Nations warned of intensifying fighting, civilian suffering and the risk of regional spillover, urging the warring parties to pursue dialogue and a humanitarian truce.
3. Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvesters: Violence in the occupied West Bank injured a Washington Post photojournalist during an attack on Palestinian olive harvesters, prompting calls for an investigation.
4. US Eases Planned Russia-Related Sanctions: President Donald Trump waived several impending sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry, drawing international attention amid continuing tensions over the war in Ukraine.
5. Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarkets: A cyberattack affecting supermarket refrigeration systems in France disrupted frozen-food storage and raised concerns about the vulnerability of connected devices to digital attacks.
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