Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari asked why no action was taken against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for her alleged derogatory remarks against Goddess Kali. He was speaking on the arrest of Instagram influencer and law student Sharmishta Panoli by West Bengal Police. "The action is only taken against Sanatanis," Adhikari added. 

Why no action against Mahua for remarks on Goddess Kali: Suvendu on Sharmistha's arrest

Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan reacted after law student Sharmistha Panoli was arrested by Kolkata Police for her alleged defamatory remarks against Islam following Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. "Secularism isn't...shield for some and sword for others," Kalyan said. Where is the outrage when our faith is called 'Gandha Dharm'? he added, referring to Mamata Banerjee's remark earlier.

Secularism isn't shield for some, sword for others: Pawan on law student's arrest

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and claimed that he is immensely popular in Pakistan. "If he contests elections from there, he will win by a huge margin," he said. "He believes in politicians of Pakistan but not the Prime Minister of India...he asks for proof of attack on Pakistan from him," Acharya Pramod added.

If Rahul contests from Pak, he’d win by majority: Acharya Pramod

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said interstate arrests for social media posts, unless those posts could lead to a law and order situation, are a blatant misuse of police powers. He was commenting on the arrest of law student Sharmistha Panoli by West Bengal Police for allegedly insulting Islam. She was sent to judicial custody till June 13. 

Blatant misuse of police powers: Congress' Karti on law student Sharmistha's arrest

On May 29, MIT Class President Megha Vemuri delivered a pro-Palestine speech at commencement, criticizing the university's ties to Israel's military. She urged MIT to cut those ties and condemned its complicity in Palestine's 'genocide'. The next day, MIT barred her and her family from graduation, citing violation of campus expression rules.

Indian-origin MIT student barred from graduation over Gaza speech

The Pattali Makkal Katchi is at a crossroads in Tamil Nadu. The party, founded on the principles of Karl Marx, BR Ambedkar, and Periyar, and once thrived on the support of the downtrodden, has been rocked by a family feud that could prove detrimental to its existence if Ramadoss and his son Anbumani do not bury the hatchet.

Does PMK still hold sway in Tamil Nadu? 

The Supreme Court closed L&T's plea after MMRDA scrapped tenders for two major infrastructure projects worth ₹14,000 crore, citing public interest. L&T alleged unfair disqualification, despite offering a lower bid than Hyderabad - based Megha Engineering, which won both tenders. 

MMRDA scraps ₹14,000 crore tender after SC rap in L&T plea

The United States Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump's tariff orders exceeded the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court emphasised that the provisions of the act are not a carte blanche for the President to impose tariffs for any reason, but are strictly limited to addressing specific, declared emergencies.

US court rules Trump exceeded emergency powers with tariff orders

The 2025 Andhra Pradesh SSC exams saw major evaluation errors, prompting over 66,000 reverification requests. Shocking discrepancies, including a student's marks rising from 23 to 96, led CM Chandrababu Naidu to order an inquiry. Five evaluators were suspended. The education department plans reforms, including OMR changes, and announced a special reapplication window for RGUKT from June 5-10.

66,000 reverification pleas expose errors in 2025 AP SSC exams

Political theorist Aditya Nigam, in an exclusive interview, discusses the CPI(M)'s turn towards neoliberalism in Kerala, including privatisation in education. The party's pragmatism and desire to adjust to dominant powers have led to a disconnect with its leftist ideals and a potential betrayal of its historic role, signalling a deeper existential crisis.