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Fight against hate speech must be for all communities, not selective, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court stressed that action against hate speech must be uniform and not driven by community bias, underscoring constitutional principles of equality and fraternity while hearing matters related to offensive content and public discourse.

LPG panic subsides but supply crunch deepens as Strait of Hormuz disruption hits India

₹497 crore RELIEF scheme launched to cushion exporters hit by West Asia disruptions

MEA says West Asia conflict a ‘testing time’ for global community

HDFC bank chairman quits over ethical concerns, flags internal practices

Atanu Chakraborty steps down with immediate effect; RBI Keki Mistry as interim chairman for three months.

Supreme Court clears Sandesara promoters after ₹5,100 crore payout; banks flag ₹19,000 crore dues

Despite “full and final”settlement, lenders tell top court losses remain far higher as disbursal row and SEBI action come under scrutiny.

₹6.2 crore Yamuna VIP boat plan faces scrutiny, Delhi minister orders probe into tender

The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into a controversial proposal to procure luxury boats for Yamuna inspections, even as officials clarify the tender will not be scrapped but revised to focus on essential operational needs.

Centre may expand social media blocking powers beyond IT Ministry amid deepfake concerns

The government is considering allowing multiple ministries to issue takedown orders to social media platforms, aiming to curb misinformation and deepfakes faster by decentralising authority currently held only by the IT Ministry.

NIA probes global links after arrest of American ‘mercenary’ in alleged anti-India conspiracy

Security agencies are examining international connections after the arrest of US national Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians, accused of training armed groups and facilitating drone operations linked to insurgent networks near India’s northeastern borders.

17 killed in Delhi, Indore fires; blazes in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh

At least 17 people have died in separate fire incidents in Delhi and Indore, while additional blazes in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh have triggered fresh concerns over urban fire safety and enforcement lapses.