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The Supreme Court has clarified that release following violation of Article 22 is release from unconstitutional detention, not bail, and any subsequent re-arrest must satisfy strict judicial safeguards.
According to the latest World Meteorological Organization report, all major glacier regions recorded net mass loss for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. Global glaciers lost about 408 ± 132 gigatonnes of mass, contributing approximately 1.1 ± 0.4 mm to sea-level rise.
In McKinsey’s May 2026 survey, 30% of surveyed product and engineering leaders reported declining team productivity despite AI adoption. The study highlights that technology adoption alone is not sufficient to achieve productivity gains; workflow redesign, role transformation, verification systems, workforce upskilling and effective AI governance are also required.
The Rampur Hound is an indigenous Indian sighthound associated with the Rampur region of Uttar Pradesh. During Yudh Abhyas 2026, Indian Army Rampur Hounds Victor and Rowdy participated in specialised tactical drills alongside other military canines.
The Financing Viksit Bharat conference highlighted that India’s 2047 ambitions require higher domestic savings, private investment, stronger State finances and innovative financing mechanisms.
The Health Ministry has proposed clearer boxed warnings and a specific Schedule K entry for levonorgestrel 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg emergency contraceptive tablets. The changes are still in draft
On September 18, 2026, the Karnataka Cabinet decided to grant Tulu additional official language status in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The decision is aimed at facilitating the use of Tulu in administration and recognising the linguistic heritage of coastal Karnataka.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have agreed on a new security arrangement aimed at strengthening Arctic security. The deal would expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland while preventing potential adversaries such as Russia and China from establishing military facilities on the island.
Scientists have warned that a potentially strong El Niño in 2026 could bring weaker monsoon rainfall, extreme heat, drought, wildfires and ecological stress in India.
The Election Commission has frozen the original Trinamool Congress name and reserved symbol and allotted temporary names and symbols to rival factions pending final adjudication.
New seismic evidence from the Turkana Rift shows crust only about 13 km thick, revealing active continental necking and suggesting eastern Africa is further along the path toward eventual breakup than previously recognised.
The Film Federation of India has announced Marathi film 'Gondhal' as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027). Directed by Santosh Davakhar, it will represent India in the Best International Feature Film category.
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