Daily News Dose

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday afternoon around 1.30 pm. He was freed after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Friday dealt with a plea seeking paid menstrual leave for women across workplaces. Instead of issuing any immediate order, the Court asked the Central Government to examine the suggestion and consider whether such a policy could be created.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Indian crew member has been killed, and 15 others evacuated after a US-owned oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Iraq. Indian authorities say they are in touch with survivors and are assisting with their return and welfare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Indians were killed and one is missing after merchant ships were attacked during the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The war began on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, escalating tensions across the region. At least three ships were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the number of vessels attacked since the conflict began to 14. The Thai-flagged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree caught fire after being struck, leaving three crew members missing while others were evacuated to Oman. Other vessels, including ONE Majesty and Star Gwyneth, were also hit but their crews were reported safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday directed the Union government to create a no-fault compensation policy for people who suffer serious adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a significant political development, opposition parties are planning to bring a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sources say a draft notice for the motion is ready and is likely to be submitted later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A political row has erupted after President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, where she attended the International Santal Conclave in Darjeeling district. The organisers were forced to shift the event to a smaller venue after the state administration reportedly denied permission for the original location, citing security concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is continuing with its imports of Russian oil, despite the United States only temporarily allowing the sale of Russian crude to the country. New Delhi insists it doesn’t need Washington’s permission for its purchases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training mission. Here’s what we know so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat, Bihar will see a dramatic reset in politics. And for the first time in decades, the BJP appears poised to install its own Chief Minister in a Hindi heartland state where that post had long eluded it. The real question now is, who will lead Bihar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.