​​A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi pronounced the verdict on Wednesday after reserving judgment this year in January following extensive hearings in the matter. The petitions had challenged the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise undertaken by the ECI, arguing that the process went beyond the powers granted to the poll body under Article 326 of the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the rules framed under it.

In light of the escalating heatwave sweeping across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling on citizens to prioritize their health. He stresses the importance of staying thoroughly hydrated, keeping water on hand at all times, and being alert to signs of heat stress, such as dizziness and fatigue.

The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore court in a contempt case, as per a Bloomberg report.

Sourav Ganguly believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is India's future but not yet ready for Test cricket, advocating for his inclusion in T20s. He also feels Auqib Nabi deserved a spot in the India squad alongside Prince Yadav. Ganguly acknowledges Rishabh Pant's Test prowess while noting his T20 struggles and the challenges of captaincy.