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Karnataka's Congress government is contemplating sending a bill proposing 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts to President Droupadi Murmu after Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned it for a second time, insisting on presidential review. The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which also includes quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs, faced opposition from the BJP, citing constitutional violations. Despite considering legal challenges, constitutional experts advised against it, leading to a potential informal...

New Supreme Court Appointments Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atil S Chandurkar as Supreme Court judges, following a swift recommendation from the SC collegium led by CJI B R Gavai. The appointment, finalized within three days, will bring the Supreme Court to its full strength of 34 judges, although one vacancy will arise with Justice Bela M Trivedi's retirement on June 9. Justices Anjaria...

Suyash Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Suyash Sharma's exceptional leg-spin, featuring a deadly googly, led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing RCB's spot in the IPL 2025 final. His impressive bowling figures of 3-17 helped dismiss PBKS for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs, while Phil Salt's rapid 56 off 27 balls ensured a swift chase in 10 overs. Suyash credited his success to the...

A US federal trade court has ruled against President Trump's tariffs, stating he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing broad import taxes. The court, responding to a challenge from 12 Democrat-run states and businesses affected by the tariffs, ordered their removal and indicated the administration's arguments lacked legal grounding, particularly the claim that tariffs were necessary to manage the India-Pakistan conflict. Despite the ruling prompting a stock market...

A NASA study indicates that increased solar activity during solar maximum accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric drag, significantly impacting satellite constellations like Starlink. This phenomenon presents operational challenges and raises environmental concerns as more satellites burn up, releasing materials into the atmosphere. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved space traffic management and the consideration of space weather in satellite planning. Full Article

Udit Raj and Shashi Tharoor (File Images) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Udit Raj criticized MP Shashi Tharoor for his remarks in Panama, claiming he is attempting to undermine the Congress party by asserting it has done nothing, particularly regarding India's military operations. Tharoor's comments praising India's counter-terror strikes, including the surgical strike and Balakot airstrike, have led to tensions within Congress, with Raj labeling Tharoor a "super spokesperson" for the BJP and questioning his commitment...