SC Mandates Fair Citizenship Process; Burnham Edges Closer to UK Premiership; Border Security Concerns Raised
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that determinations of citizenship and foreigner status must follow a 'fair, lawful and reasoned' process, setting aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments and remanding cases for fresh adjudication by Foreigners Tribunals. The decision reinforces constitutional safeguards in citizenship matters.
In the United Kingdom, Labour politician Andy Burnham has secured enough nominations from party MPs to become the next prime minister, effectively winning the leadership contest to replace outgoing PM Keir Starmer. Burnham is the only declared candidate thus far.
At the first-ever conference of police chiefs from border districts, states flagged the presence of illegal migrants on electoral rolls in Assam, alleged misuse of the Nepal border by radical elements targeting Punjab, and the use of communication apps like WhatsApp, Skred, and Zangi for arms and narcotics smuggling across the Pakistan border, a senior official stated.
The Kuki-Zo Council met Intelligence Bureau chief Mahesh Dixit and Union Home Ministry officials, seeking intervention to end a blockade by Naga groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, which has disrupted essential supplies to Kuki-Zo areas.
Responding to an editorial, the Petroleum Ministry defended higher Russian oil imports as part of a deliberate strategy to diversify sources following the West Asia crisis, denying any political tilt.
In London, anti-monarchy group Republic unfurled a banner in Buckingham Palace's Throne Room depicting convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein with Prince Andrew, with the words 'What did you know?' The palace acknowledged the incident.
In sports, India and England gear up for the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, with India seeking to change its fortunes amid a heatwave.
The CBSE announced that from 2027-28, Class 9 and 10 students must clear an internal assessment in a third language to receive their passing certificate, even though the language will not be part of board exams.
