Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, the first resignation under public pressure in Narendra Modi's entire prime ministership, submitting his letter to PM Modi at 2:18 PM after 53 days of CJP protests, citing the need to prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting national disunity.
Read Full ArticleParliament's Monsoon Session opened amid protests, lathi charges, detentions, metro closures, and political turmoil. Here's the complete timeline.
West Bengal's new BJP government passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act 2026 on June 29, allowing 12-month preventive detention without trial, property confiscation without conviction, and non-bailable offences, raising serious constitutional questions under Articles 14, 21, and 22 that courts are expected to test soon.
The Supreme Court of India declined an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking action against influencer Nazia Elahi Khan for alleged derogatory remarks. The bench directed the petitioner to follow the lawful procedure by approaching local authorities and having faith in the judicial system.
West Bengal enacts stringent public safety laws allowing year-long preventive detention without trial and property auctions to recover damages caused during riots.
Mamata Banerjee defies convention, refuses to resign despite massive poll defeat—triggering a constitutional debate over mandate, legality, and democratic norms.
Delhi High Court dismissed Somnath Bharti’s plea challenging BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay’s Malviya Nagar election for non-joinder under ROPA.
Mahua Moitra’s remarks on Vande Mataram spark a major legal and historical debate in Parliament, raising questions on constitutional rights and patriotic freedom.
Calcutta High Court quashes multiple FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari, flags ‘disturbing’ pattern of cases post political defection and cites malicious prosecution.
SC tells K’taka to fight political battles at ballot, not court—rejects plea against HC order quashing FIR on Tejasvi Surya’s fake news tweet.
Delhi HC declines urgent listing of Justice (Retd.) S.N. Dhingra’s PIL against election freebies, stating it will be heard in the normal course.
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