anti waqf law protest

AIADMK faces a potential Shiv Sena-style split in Tamil Nadu after a fractured mandate. Rebel MLAs defied a party whip to support the new government, dividing the party. This move mirrors the Shiv Sena crisis and raises questions about AIADMK's future, its leadership, and control over its symbol.

A faction of AIADMK MLAs has defied party leader Edappadi Palaniswami, announcing support for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government and quitting the NDA alliance. This move raises questions about disqualification under anti-defection laws, as their actions may be construed as voluntarily giving up party membership, even without a formal merger.

Australia has banned a neo-Nazi group, namely the National Socialist Network, under new laws targeting hate organisations. This follows the anti-jew, Bondi massacre in Sydney. The group, despite claiming disbandment, is still deemed a threat. Members face up to 15 years in prison. This move aims to curb organised hate and prevent violence.

In a spiritual pilgrimage, Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made his way to Patna Sahib, seeking divine guidance for the implementation of the state's groundbreaking anti-sacrilege law. During his visit, he prayed for not just Punjab's prosperity but also for the establishment of world peace.

Students at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, protested overnight due to inadequate women's hostel amenities, alleged mistreatment, and misogyny in room allocation. The protest highlighted significant disparities in room and bed availability compared to male students, with complaints of poor ventilation, water shortages, and safety concerns amid campus expansion.