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The Supreme Court has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman has the right to recover the cash and gold her husband received from her father at the time of marriage. This right is protected under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act of 1986.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has ordered that the fraud-reporting app Sanchar Saathi must be pre-installed on all new mobile phones and added to existing devices through software updates. But why has this directive sparked such a heated national debate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is about to rewrite the tax rules for its biggest sin goods. With the GST compensation cess set to disappear, the Centre is moving fast to ensure tobacco and pan masala don’t suddenly get cheaper. Two new bills in Parliament could change how these products are taxed for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a big relief to Kerala, which will go into poll for the local bodies, the Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of the electoral roll in nine states. Despite claiming that it would stick to the earlier deadline, the poll panel decided to extend the deadline to December 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a show of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said they had a “productive” breakfast meeting. They posed for the photographs and hit all the right notes. But why did they have to put up a show of unity? Has factionalism put the Congress-led ministry in a spot of bother?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s economy is showing strong momentum, posting its highest quarterly growth in six quarters. In the July-September 2025 period, real GDP expanded by 8.2 per cent, driven by robust consumer spending and manufacturing, despite global trade challenges. So what does this mean for India’s ambitions of becoming a developed nation by 2047?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is planning consultations to frame new regulations for online platforms. The Supreme Court was hearing petitions linked to a controversy related to the India's Got Latent show involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina. During the hearing, the Court also suggested a few strong measures. But what exactly prompted this discussion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court continued hearing a series of petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This revision is currently underway in several states. So, what were the arguments in court today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a Christian Army officer over his refusal to participate in a religious parade. The Court said the officer's cantankerous conduct was not permissible in a disciplined force. So, what led to his dismissal, and why did the highest court of the land use such strong words against an Army officer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Monday after a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the G20 and IBSA meetings. His visit focused on continuing the priorities set during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 and on strengthening the voice of the Global South. The country positioned itself as a key partner committed to human-centric development and structural reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Union government has clarified that no final decision has been taken on the proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. The Centre says there is no intent to change the traditional arrangements between Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of trading insults, US President Donald Trump and New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared an unexpectedly warm meeting at the White House. The two leaders smiled, swapped compliments, and promised to work together on affordability and crime in America’s largest city. So, what was this sudden shift all about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil came into effect on November 21. The move prohibits the export of petroleum products from Russia and is intended to stop India from tapping into Russian oil. As India is the largest importer of Russian oil, how will the US sanctions impact the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a significant verdict, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court declared that the judiciary cannot set a time limit for Presidential Reference regarding the assent to Bills by the Governor. Beyond the legalese, what does it really mean, and how did the apex court reach that verdict? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged all women, especially Hindu women, to make a will to ensure their property is distributed according to their wishes after their death. This, the Court says, is important to avoid future family disputes and litigation. So, what led to this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered the mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr Umar-un-Nabi. Investigators say the extracted data offers the clearest proof yet of his plan and his intent. So what exactly did they find?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia. A special tribunal in Dhaka delivered the verdict on Monday, calling her the “mastermind and principal architect” of last year’s deadly crackdown on student protesters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is grappling with a major post-election crisis after Rohini Acharya, daughter of party president Lalu Prasad Yadav, laid out accusations against her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, and his close aides. This is in the wake of the RJD-led alliance’s crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. So, will this infighting affect the party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar has killed nine people and injured 32. The blast happened on Friday night while experts were extracting samples from a large cache of explosives seized in the ongoing “white-collar” terror module case. So, what caused the blast?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trends show the NDA leading in more than 200 of the state’s 243 assembly seats, suggesting a decisive mandate and one of the strongest performances the BJP has posted in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results of Bihar’s assembly elections, held in two phases on November 6 and 11, will be announced tomorrow, determining whether the NDA retains power or if the opposition secures a surprise victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have found that Dr Muzammil, one of the doctors arrested after a white-collar terror module was busted, had carried out multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January this year. Analysis of his mobile phone data showed that he, along with Dr Umar Nabi — who was reportedly driving the car that exploded — visited the Red Fort several times to study security arrangements and crowd patterns. The blast near Gate 1 of Red For Metro Station killed 12 people and injured several others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after a powerful explosion near the Red Fort left 12 people dead and several injured, Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, the Supreme Court asked the Central government to respond to a petition that wants the implementation of the women's reservation law right away without waiting for delimitation or the next census. So what’s this law all about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Assam government has launched yet another eviction drive. This time to clear over 376 of alleged encroached forest land in Goalpara district. Nearly 600 families are affected. Why is this eviction being carried out and who are the people losing their homes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Rapido bike-taxi rider in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly trying to grab a woman passenger’s legs during a ride. The woman managed to record the act on video and later filed a police complaint, following which the rider was charged. This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers using online ride and delivery services — sectors that have seen exponential growth across India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has directed all national and state authorities to immediately remove stray animals, including cattle, from highways and expressways across the country. The court said that stray animals often cause serious road accidents, and it’s now the responsibility of both national and state authorities to make sure highways are safe, for both people and animals. So, what exactly does this mean in action?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections is currently underway across 121 constituencies in 18 districts. It comes against the backdrop of a major political row sparked by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Haryana polls. With 53.77% voter turn out till 3pm. This phase will set the momentum for the entire election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of helping the BJP “steal” the 2024 Haryana Assembly election. At a press conference in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi presented what he called “proof” of large-scale voter fraud and manipulation in Haryana’s electoral rolls. So what exactly are his claims? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian authorities are reportedly seeking new powers to cancel certain visa applications — including from India — citing concerns over fraud. This comes as rejection rates for Indian student visas have surged to about 74% in August this year, more than double what they were a year ago. So, why is Canada suddenly tightening its door on Indians — once its biggest group of students and newcomers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid a worrying rise in digital arrests across India, the Supreme Court has vowed to tackle the issue with iron hands. The apex court called the incidents shocking, pointing out that elderly citizens are the usual victims. So what exactly is a digital arrest — and how can people protect themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are moving the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Ever since the Election Commission announced a nationwide rollout of SIR last week, non-BJP ruled states — including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal — have raised strong objections. They allege that the move poses a threat to the democratic process and could lead to large-scale voter disenfranchisement. So what exactly is the issue with SIR, and why are these states opposing it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least nine people, including 8 women and a 12-year-old boy, were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district. This latest tragedy in Andhra Pradesh adds to a string of deadly stampedes that have marked 2025 across India, spanning religious gatherings, political events, and even sporting celebrations. Is poor crowd management to blame for yet another loss of lives?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said that the RSS should be banned, claiming that most law and order problems in the country arise because of the BJP and the RSS. He pointed out that even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had once imposed a similar ban. The BJP has strongly criticised his remarks, accusing the Congress of having ignored Patel and his contributions for decades. So, what is the controversy about, and what led the Congress president to make such strong comments against an organisation that supports the ruling party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from American sanctions on the strategically important Chabahar Port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that talks with the US for a trade deal are continuing. He also noted that India is currently studying the implications of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies. Jaiswal reiterated India’s consistent stance on energy sourcing, saying, “We are guided by the imperative to secure affordable energy from diverse sources to meet the energy security needs of our 1.4 billion people.” But why is Washington making an exception for India’s work in Iran, a country under severe American sanctions, and what makes the Chabahar Port so strategically important?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delhi's recent attempt to combat its suffocating smog through cloud seeding failed to produce any measurable rainfall. This trial, the first in 53 years, was a joint effort by the Delhi government and IIT-Kanpur. It involved flying a Cessna aircraft over parts of the city, including Burari and Mayur Vihar, releasing chemical flares into the clouds. However, the weather department reported no rainfall in Delhi itself. So, why did the experiment fail to deliver the much-needed rain?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has evacuated 50,000 people ahead of Cyclone Montha, which is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast with winds up to 110 km/h. Can the country withstand the impact? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At midnight tonight, the Election Commission will freeze the voters’ list in 12 states under the controversial Special Intensive Revision, or SIR. Starting tomorrow, officials will launch the next major clean-up of India’s electoral rolls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the move in New Delhi, confirming that Phase 2 of the revision will officially begin on Tuesday. What exactly is the SIR — and why is it stirring political controversy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader and the INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial face in Bihar, has vowed to scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act if the alliance comes to power. He made the promise at a public rally in the Muslim-dominated Katihar district. The statement has now triggered a key question: Can a state government or its chief minister actually overturn a central law, or is this yet another election-season promise with no legal backing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Congress party has launched a fresh, sharp attack on the government, focusing on the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and its investments in the Adani Group. The core of the issue comes from a report by The Washington Post, which claims Indian government officials actively pushed LIC to pump huge amounts of money into the shares of Adani Group companies, especially after their stock prices plummeted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrific bus accident has shocked the nation after a private sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, leaving 20 people dead. Many of the deceased were tragically charred beyond recognition.The crash happened early on Friday after the bus hit a two-wheeler. How did a simple collision turn into such a massive loss of life, and what must be done immediately to improve safety on our roads?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mahagathbandhan or the grand alliance of the opposition parties in Bihar has announced RJD leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face, while Mukesh Sahani is the Deputy CM face for the polls that will begin on November 6. This has come as a snub to the criticism over discrepancies in the alliance’s seat-sharing drama, where parties from the same camp have been seen fighting each other in a handful of seats. In contrast, the NDA has still not announced any leader — and Nitish Kumar’s hopes of another term are now hanging in the balance. So what is happening in Bihar ahead of the elections, and what is Nitish’s future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India and the United States have made progress toward a trade deal that could significantly reduce American tariffs on Indian goods to around 15 or 16 per cent, down from the current 50 per cent. This development, as reported in a national newspaper, follows US President Donald Trump's assertion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to limit Russian oil purchases, which has been a major point of contention in the negotiations. The two leaders also spoke recently to discuss trade and energy cooperation. So, what is driving this renewed effort, and how close are the two sides to finalising an agreement?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ola Electric’s founder and senior officials have been booked after a 38-year-old engineer died by suicide, alleging workplace harassment. The incident is yet another setback for the company, which is already grappling with mounting consumer complaints, product quality issues, and a fast-eroding market share. So what exactly is the current issue, and what has been happening inside Ola?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 23 Indian crew members were saved after an LPG tanker caught fire following an explosion near the port of Aden. The European Union Naval Force coordinated the search and rescue operation safely handing the crew over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard. Two mariners are still missing. Was this an accident, or was it another chapter in the ongoing maritime conflict that has gripped the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of vegetables is down, the cost of appliances is lower, and your wallet is breathing a sigh of relief. Today, we break down why your money is stretching further this festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump said that the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict would be easy for him to solve. This comes amid a series of oft-repeated claims from the American President that he has brokered peace and ended numerous wars during his time in office. What are the instances he has cited, how frequently has he made these claims, and what have been the actual outcomes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold prices in India have hit record highs, with 22-carat at ₹1,21,700 per 10 grams, as global rates cross $4,300 an ounce— the highest since 2008.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia". The statement comes amid heightened US pressure and a 50% tariff on Indian goods. So, what exactly did Trump claim, how has India responded, and what does this mean for the future of India-Russia ties?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted its earlier blanket ban on the usage of firecrackers in the Delhi NCR. The court has now allowed for the limited sale and use of certified green crackers from October 18 to October 21. So, what exactly is the new order and how did the Supreme Court get involved in regulating Diwali celebrations in the nation's capital in the first place?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, leaders of the ruling NDA on Tuesday announced that the BJP and JD(U) will contest an equal number of seats, 101 each. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan is still struggling to finalise its own seat-sharing formula. So, with the alliances taking shape and the election process formally beginning, what are the biggest issues on the minds of the people of Bihar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.