Vintesh Chembra

​​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.

Cricket star Virat Kohli, a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan, celebrated a crucial wicket with the Portuguese footballer's iconic 'SIUUU' during RCB's Qualifier 1 win. This isn't the first time Kohli has paid tribute to his idol on the field, having previously performed the celebration in other major tournaments.

Air India has temporarily reduced operations on select domestic routes between June and August 2026 due to high fuel prices and ongoing West Asia conflict impacts. This follows similar adjustments to international services, with the airline citing sustained operational pressures and a need for stability amid global aviation uncertainty.

Delhi Gymkhana was a dispensation from the state to those who ran the state. But it served a function: a place for making deals quietly. The eviction order is today’s India telling yesterday’s India, your time’s up

Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target 'measurers' – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for 'builders' and 'sellers', allowing greater investment in growth areas.

Ranveer Singh faces a production halt as the FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive after his 'Don 3' exit. This impacts upcoming films like 'Pralay' and 'Chandragupta Maurya', potentially affecting hundreds of daily wage workers. Producers are considering legal action, citing anti-competitive practices, while FWICE insists the directive is effective. Read on to know more in detail.

India's first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims to set a new national endurance record of up to 24 hours in the stratosphere, carrying payloads for monitoring and telecommunications. The innovation promises affordable stratospheric access, potentially transforming rural connectivity and disaster response.