New Delhi, October 11, 2026 — In an extraordinary special sitting held on a Sunday, the Supreme Court of India intervened to curb the sweeping security measures that brought the national capital to a virtual standstill. The court issued a stern directive to the Centre, mandating that peaceful protesters must not be subjected to illegal […]
Rail Disruption Grips New Delhi: 245 Trains Cancelled Ahead of CJP Protest as Supreme Court Cautions Authorities
New Delhi — In a massive disruption to public transit across northern India, Indian Railways cancelled at least 245 trains originating from or terminating at major Delhi stations. The sweeping cancellations, implemented ahead of a high-profile political demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, have triggered a firestorm of criticism across social […]
Legal Challenge Rocks UPI Landscape: Supreme Court Moves to Examine New MDR Framework
In a significant legal challenge that could reshape the future of digital payments in India, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court of India, questioning the central government’s recent decision to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specific Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The petition, filed by Advocate Anjan […]