In Uttarakhand’s remote regions, Pragya Dixit is spearheading a transformative movement through the Pragya Foundation, established in January 2024. Beginning with sanitary pad distribution in 2020, her initiative has expanded to empower women and promote sustainable menstrual waste disposal.
Gauhati High Court received a bomb threat via email from an unknown organization named ‘Madras Tigers,’ prompting Assam Police to launch a search operation. Experts are thoroughly checking the premises, though officials suspect it may be a hoax. Despite the threat, the court’s functioning has not been disrupted, and judges are proceeding with scheduled cases.
In a rare display of camaraderie, Saudi fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it entered Saudi airspace en route to Jeddah, underscoring the robust ties between India and Saudi Arabia.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a contempt plea against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his critical remarks targeting the judiciary and CJI Sanjiv Khanna. Dubey accused the CJI of instigating “civil wars” and alleged judicial overreach. The court will consider the petition next week, following concerns raised about Dubey’s widely circulated comments.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the supremacy of Parliament and the ultimate authority of elected legislators at a Constitutional lecture series at Delhi University. He highlighted that public representatives are accountable to the people, who hold the supreme power.