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The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned calls for CJI Surya Kant’s resignation on Monday. This followed a controversy after the Kerala Congress unit demanded his exit over his remarks on protests. The association said, "Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt."
Neha Bora has become the face of the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The 29-year-old JNU scholar leads the movement seeking his resignation. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke praised her, saying, "I agree." Bora started her activism in college and now fights for electoral transparency alongside many others.
The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on pleas related to October 10 protests and metro closures to Thursday. The bench moved the date because Justice V Mohana was unwell. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta got more time to file an affidavit, saying, "The affidavit is ready. I would like to add something."
Nandan Nilekani said India will lead in AI diffusion at scale. He believes small businesses will get new jobs as they use AI to grow. “The business transformation is just not about coding,” he said. Nilekani added that AI will also help improve literacy and numeracy for many Indians soon.
The Central Government decided to cap trade margins on cancer drugs at 30% of the MRP. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court of this on Monday. While this move aims to make treatment affordable, the court asked why the government only regulates cancer medicines and not other drugs.
The Supreme Court questioned Tamil Nadu on October 12 regarding its demand for Cauvery water from Karnataka. The court noted that Karnataka faces severe water scarcity and drought. Tamil Nadu claimed a shortfall of 11.7 tmc ft by October 6, but Karnataka said it must prioritise its limited drinking water.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned a hearing on Delhi protest crackdown petitions until October 15 because a judge was unwell. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, gave Delhi Police until Wednesday to file responses. The court previously said peaceful protesters could not be detained without legal procedure.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that India and Gulf nations now chart their own course. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, he noted these countries do not always agree with the US or China. He added, "They're going to do what they want."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Neighbourhood First policy in 2014 to build regional goodwill. However, shifting political landscapes in Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Maldives show that India must now recalibrate its approach. To counter China’s growing influence, India needs to respect local sovereignty and deliver infrastructure projects on time.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Swaraj Vahini Association to approach the Election Commission regarding a sting operation on ticket sales in Uttar Pradesh. The bench said, "We have no reason to doubt that the poll panel will make endeavours to redress the grievances." The court refused a CBI probe.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday assured petitioners that pleas regarding Delhi protests will be listed for hearing. CJI Surya Kant told the lawyers, "We will list all these matters. Make sure that the defects are cured." The bench said the cases might get listed for hearing on Wednesday or Thursday.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Monday that India and the US have a great relationship with so much happening across key sectors. He highlighted growing cooperation in defence, technology, and healthcare. Gor noted that PM Modi and President Trump spoke last week, hinting at further developments in bilateral ties.