BCI takes U-turn, clears NALSAR 2026 graduates for bar enrolment after CJI Suryakant invite row
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn its earlier restriction on the enrolment of 2026 graduates of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, offering major relief to students caught up in a controversy surrounding an alleged campaign linked to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s proposed participation in the university’s convocation. In a fresh communication issued on Thursday, the BCI said all NALSAR students graduating in 2026 would be free to enrol with the State Bar Council of their choice. The decision followed deliberations by the BCI Council and consideration of a report indicating that the overwhelming majority of the graduating students were not involved in, or did not intend to participate in, any move aimed at showing disrespect.
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UK records hottest day of year as temperature hits 38.1 degrees Celsius, why Britain faces heatwave?
Oin a significant development, the UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as temperature has hit 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London, the national weather service said, as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. Apart from this, the Met Office stated that the temperature surpassed this year’s previous high of 38 C (100.4 F), recorded on June 28. The weather department also remained below the UK’s August record of 38.5 C (101.3 F), set in 2003.
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Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah; BJP hits back at ‘uncouth, obscene’ remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the RSS on Thursday. Speaking at the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha told the party workers that their task was to keep the government under pressure.
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Plea filed in Jharkhand HC seeking other exams conducted by JPSC under probe after paper leak incident
The controversy surrounding the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination has now reached the Jharkhand High Court. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was on Thursday filed in the high court seeking to bring other examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC through TDPL under the ambit of the investigation. Petitioner Basant Prasad has leveled serious allegations regarding large-scale irregularities, rigging, and the sale of posts in exchange for money during these examinations.
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Delhi University Students’ Union elections to be held on Sept 18; details here
Delhi University Students’ Union elections will be held on September 18, the counting is on September 19.
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Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over derogatory remarks against Netaji
The West Bengal government on Thursday (August 13) withdrew the ‘Banga Bibhushan’ award conferred on BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj, also known as Nagendra Roy, following his recent derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
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PM Modi inquires about Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health after attack, CM Fadnavis orders probe
Maharashtra Home Minister Yogesh Kadam on Thursday stated that regarding the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded, he has spoken to the Inspector General (IG), and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the entire incident. Saying that the assailant has been arrested, he said the accused had been working as volunteer at the Gurudwara for the past two years. He added that the accused carried out the attack using a sharp object and a police officer also sustained injuries while trying to prevent the attack.
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Sunny Deol heard the story of Batwara 1947 16 years ago; what kept the film from moving ahead?
Aamir Khan Productions’ Batwara 1947 has been building anticipation with its trailer, music and powerful cast. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film revisits the Partition of India and explores its impact on families, relationships and humanity. But the story of the film itself goes back much further.
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Savita Punia confident India can challenge world’s best at Women’s Hockey World Cup
India will enter the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup with renewed confidence after winning the Nations Cup. Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes that the team has shown it can compete against the strongest sides in international hockey and is confident of their success in the forthcoming tournament.
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Imran Khan death rumours debunked as Pakistan Army denies reports of former PM’s demise
A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially reported that Khan was dead, later clarified that his sources had not actually confirmed his death. The episode has triggered fresh questions over the condition and whereabouts of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who has remained behind bars for years. The controversy also put renewed attention on the secrecy surrounding his imprisonment.
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