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India Debates Discovery vs Manufacturing in Science Policy

Policy discussions in India focused on the need for not just manufacturing prowess but home-grown scientific discoveries.

India’s Supreme Court scheduled hearings for several civil appeals including cases from Haryana and Maharashtra on its June 11 roster.

In a landmark motor accident judgment the Supreme Court recognised homemakers as nation builders and fixed monthly compensation at Rs 30000.

India’s apex court agreed to hear a petition challenging the disqualification of a Rajya Sabha candidate in a significant constitutional matter.

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

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

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

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

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