June 2026 – Page 484

India’s Kafala System Challenge Discussed in Context of Gulf Worker Migration Report

A policy report highlighted structural challenges facing Indian workers in Gulf countries under the Kafala employer-sponsorship system.

The Supreme Court ruled that the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be used to defeat a High Court’s jurisdiction under Article 226.

Supreme Court Justice PK Mishra recused himself from hearing the Enforcement Directorate case involving Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez.

The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of the scope of powers of a tie-breaker judge under Section 392 of the CrPC.

The BJP’s state conference in Kerala advanced its Mission 2026 campaign ahead of upcoming assembly elections in the state.

The government’s eMigrate digital platform for regulating Indian worker migration to Gulf countries was reviewed for policy improvements.

The opposition Congress party accused the BJP of misusing government machinery as election campaigns for 2026 state polls heated up.

Prime Minister Modi undertook an official visit to France and Slovakia for diplomatic engagements with European leaders.

India confirmed it would host the Men’s T20 World Cup and the Badminton World Championships as key marquee sporting events in 2026.

The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating PM Modi as he completed 12 years in office and became India’s longest-serving elected PM.