The Supreme Court has said it will establish a multi-member committee dedicated to permanently resolving the grievances of farmers. The decision includes ongoing dialogues between the Punjab and Haryana governments and the farmers protesting along the Shambhu border. The talks are intended to facilitate the removal of tractors and trollies that have been blocking a crucial highway since Feb. 13.

An official investigation report on allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation within the Malayalam film industry details 17 different forms of exploitation faced by women across 30 industry categories. However, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that his administration will not independently initiate action against individuals named in the report unless a woman comes forward with a complaint.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. India, too, has instructed international airports and ports to monitor passengers arriving particularly from Bangladesh and Pakistan for symptoms of mpox. Here’s what you need to know about the virus, and why it’s not like COVID-19.

An audio recording has surfaced allegedly featuring the voice of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh discussing violent tactics amid ongoing ethnic conflict. The tape, allegedly made at his official residence, has been submitted to the Commission of Inquiry set up by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to probe the violence, as reported by The Wire.

The lateral entry system, which introduces professionals with specialised knowledge into government roles, isn’t inherently problematic. It doesn’t matter which party introduced the concept. The key concern is that this system should only be implemented by a government that consistently promotes and supports professionalism among the officials at the helm of government institutions.

Doctors across India launched a 24-hour strike on Aug. 17, disrupting medical services nationwide, in response to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The incident has caused an uproar among medical professionals, demanding justice and increased security.

Journalists from across India’s Tripura state came together to show solidarity with their colleagues in Bangladesh, who have been targeted in a recent wave of violence. At least five media workers lost their lives, and over 200 were injured during protests. Wearing black badges as a sign of mourning and protest, representatives from 10 different media houses in the northeastern state gathered to voice their condemnation.

India’s fight for independence from British colonial rule is celebrated as a victory that replaced foreign dominion with native governance. However, this traditional narrative overlooks the broader vision for India—a vision centred on establishing a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” In this context, gaining independence from the British was just a step in a longer journey that continues today, as evidenced by historical events like the Emergency and current issues such as authoritarian laws and the suppression of dissent.

At a time when SEBI, India’s market regulator, is investigating the Adani group for alleged fraud, Hindenburg Research—a U.S.-based firm known for its investigative reports—has accused SEBI’s chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, of having financial ties with offshore funds connected to the Adani conglomerate. Although both Buch and the Adani group have denied these allegations, the potential impact of these claims on the investment climate and market stability should not be underestimated.