Governor Appointments Under Article 155, India-Finland Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation & Sustainability, and India Becomes World's Largest Rice Producer with 150 MT Output

Karnataka HC Quashes KPSC Chairperson Suspension; Governor's Independent Action Invalid Under Article 317(1)

Karnataka High Court reinstates KPSC Chairperson Sahukar, ruling that the Governor's suspension order was invalid because it was passed without the aid and advice of the State Cabinet. This reaffirms the constitutional principle that the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice, even in matters concerning removal of SPSC members under Article 317(1). Important for understanding Governor's discretionary powers and the role of the Supreme Court in such inquiries.

India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty 2013: Political Offence Exception Under Article 6 Blocks Hasina Handover

Bangladesh has formally sought the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India under the 2013 bilateral extradition treaty. However, Article 6 (Political Offence Exception) and Article 8 (Good Faith Clause) provide India strong legal grounds to refuse, especially given the disputed ICT verdict. This case tests the treaty's resilience amid strained bilateral ties.

India Bars Sheikh Hasina from Political Activities; Extradition Request Under Review

India has informed a Parliamentary panel that former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina cannot conduct political activities from Indian soil. Dhaka has sent an extradition request, which India is legally examining, while also urging early renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty and normalization of visa services for Bangladeshi nationals.

Trump Praises India's Election Mechanism; SAVE Act, SIR Debate on Electoral Rolls Intensify

President Trump's praise for India's election system has spotlighted a contentious debate on electoral roll integrity in both the US and India. While the US pushes the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID, India's Summary Revision of rolls (SIR) is criticized for lacking transparency. The core issue: clean rolls are essential but must not be weaponized against social groups.

SC Uses Article 142 to Quash NEET FIRs; PM at SCO Demands Action on Terror Financing

Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash all NEET protest FIRs, showcasing its plenary powers. PM Modi at the SCO summit called for united action against state-sponsored terrorism, indirectly targeting Pakistan. Other key updates include bank unions striking over PLI and 5-day week, totaliser debate, and India's tunnel rescue in Nepal.

BRICS Delhi Summit Faces Iran-UAE Divide and G3 Shadow: India's Strategic Options

BRICS summit in Delhi highlights internal divisions (Iran vs UAE on war) and an external shadow of a potential US-China-Russia G3 meeting. India must navigate between multipolarity rhetoric and the risk of exclusion from a new triangular world order.

ISRO Launches EOS-05: India's First Geo-Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit; SC Invokes Article 142 to Quash CJP Protest Cases

A day of high exam relevance: ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first dedicated geo-imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, breaking a failure streak. The Supreme Court used its extraordinary power under Article 142 to close cases linked to CJP protests, raising important constitutional questions. Other key updates include OpenAI’s new autonomous AI model, Manipur’s NRC-first demand for Census deferral, mistrust in GDP data, and Tata Chemicals’ Kenya dispute.

India-EU FTA Draft Copyright Chapter Threatens Fair Dealing, TPM Exceptions Under Copyright Act

The draft India-EU FTA's IP chapter could force India to amend its Copyright Act, weakening existing exceptions for students, researchers, librarians, and ISPs. By excluding the WIPO Copyright Treaty from the National Treatment clause, the FTA threatens India's digital policy flexibilities and could criminalize legitimate acts like bypassing digital locks for education and security research.