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Your evening briefing on the stories shaping India and the world.
Sonia Gandhi's Book Controversy
Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming book has become the centre of a publishing controversy after Penguin India lawyers reportedly sought changes in several chapters. This has set off a lengthy back-and-forth before the publishing deal ultimately fell through.
Supreme Court Relief for NEET Protesters
The Supreme Court has delivered major relief to NEET protesters by quashing FIRs across the country. This decision marks a significant victory for students who protested against the NEET-UG paper leak.
Nepal Flood Disaster
In Nepal, the flood disaster remains a race against time as rescue teams, including specialized teams from India, search damaged hydropower tunnels for missing workers. More than a week after catastrophic floods devastated parts of the country, the situation continues to be dire.
Russian Strikes Impact
The latest Russian strikes on Ukraine have claimed the life of an Indian national, highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict that extends beyond the battlefield.
Vande Mataram's Historical Significance
Back home, the history of Vande Mataram—including its early role as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity—has returned to the centre of the national conversation. Before becoming one of India’s most contested political and cultural symbols, it was used during the Swadeshi movement as a cross-community cry of resistance.
Judicial Administration Under Scrutiny
A controversy involving Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and protests surrounding him has now reached the Supreme Court Collegium, bringing judicial administration and the tensions surrounding the episode under sharper national spotlight.
