Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee of repeated verbal abuse and misogynistic behaviour inside Parliament. In her complaint, the Barasat MP alleged that Banerjee used disrespectful language towards her and other women MPs and sought permission to file a formal complaint. The development comes amid growing internal tensions within the TMC after recent organisational reshuffles. Ghosh Dastidar had recently resigned from key party posts, while Kalyan Banerjee was appointed as the party’s chief whip in the Lok Sabha. (PC: The Hindu)

Assam has become the third Indian state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to pass a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, intensifying the national debate over equality and diversity. Passed on May 27, 2026, the legislation replaces religion-based personal laws with a common civil framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and guardianship. The Bill prohibits polygamy, mandates marriage registration, introduces legal regulation for live-in relationships and standardises succession and custody laws across communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s government described the move as a step toward gender justice and equal treatment under law. Critics, however, argue the reform may affect cultural autonomy and religious freedoms in India’s plural social structure significantly.

India has invited private companies to compete for the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. Defence giants including Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Adani Defence & Aerospace are reportedly in the race alongside state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The project, led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in advanced defence technology. The AMCA will feature stealth capabilities, advanced avionics, and AI-assisted combat systems, marking a major shift toward private-sector participation in India’s military aircraft manufacturing. (PC: X)

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to immediately enforce a complete ban on cow slaughter across the state, citing violations of existing animal protection laws. The court also ordered authorities to strictly monitor illegal slaughterhouses and transport of cattle meant for slaughter. The ruling came while hearing petitions alleging large-scale illegal cow slaughter despite regulatory restrictions already in place. The bench stressed that state officials must ensure proper implementation of the law and take swift action against offenders. The judgment has sparked political debate and renewed discussions over animal rights, religious sensitivities, and enforcement challenges in Tamil Nadu. (PC: The Hindu)

Hundreds of suspected undocumented Bangladeshi migrants have gathered near the Hakimpur border outpost in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas amid growing fears of detention and deportation. The rush reportedly began after the newly elected Bengal government announced stricter action against illegal immigrants, including setting up holding centres and intensifying border surveillance. Many people arriving at the border reportedly carried Bangladeshi identity documents but lacked valid Indian papers. Security forces and police have increased verification checks as tensions rise along the India-Bangladesh border. The situation has sparked political debate over immigration, border security, and humanitarian concerns in the region. 

The White House has dismissed Iranian state media reports claiming a draft US-Iran peace framework proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and withdrawing American troops from nearby regions. Calling the report a “complete fabrication,” the Trump administration denied any such memorandum of understanding existed. Iranian media had claimed the alleged deal included restoring commercial shipping through Hormuz within a month, lifting a naval blockade and coordinating ship traffic with Oman, while excluding military vessels. The framework reportedly omitted Iran’s nuclear programme. Meanwhile, negotiations remain tense despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks could continue for days, while President Trump warned military strikes could resume if diplomacy fails. (PC: X)

Mukulika Banerjee sparked debate after claiming in a podcast that poorer Indians pay a larger share of their income in taxes because of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The London School of Economics academic argued that GST places a proportionally heavier burden on low-income households. However, several experts challenged the claim, pointing out that many essential daily-use items commonly consumed by poorer households are either exempt from GST or taxed at the lower 5% slab. The remarks triggered wider discussions on tax equity, indirect taxation and consumption patterns in India, with critics accusing Banerjee of oversimplifying the structure and real-world impact of India’s GST regime. (PC: LSE Website)

Violence erupted in Thiruvananthapuram after CPI(M) protesters allegedly attacked an Enforcement Directorate (ED) vehicle outside former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence during raids linked to the CMRL money laundering case. Demonstrators accused central agencies of politically motivated action against Left leaders. Police intervened after protesters surrounded the area and damaged the vehicle carrying ED officials. Several people were reportedly detained following the clashes. The raids targeted locations connected to Vijayan and individuals linked to the investigation. The incident has intensified political tensions between the BJP-led Centre and Kerala’s Left parties, triggering protests in different parts of the state. (PC: The Hindu)

Hyderabad-based IT professional and mountaineer Arun Kumar Tiwari died while descending Mount Everest after successfully summiting the peak. The 53-year-old had previously climbed mountains including Kilimanjaro, Denali and Kanchenjunga. His family decided not to recover his body from Everest’s dangerous “death zone,” citing his deep love for the mountains, spiritual beliefs, and the extreme risks involved in retrieval operations. Family members said Tiwari considered the Himalayas his true passion beyond his corporate career. The incident has highlighted the dangers of Everest expeditions, where several climbers have died during the 2026 climbing season. (PC: The Indian Express)

India has opened its first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet programme, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), to private companies in a historic defence sector shift. The Defence Ministry has shortlisted Tata Advanced Systems, the L&T-BEL-Dynamatic consortium and the Bharat Forge-BEML-Data Patterns consortium for the Rs 15,000 crore project. The selected partner will build five AMCA prototypes at a new facility in Andhra Pradesh with support from DRDO and ADA. The move marks the first time state-run HAL has been excluded from a major fighter aircraft programme, boosting India’s push for defence self-reliance and private-sector participation. (PC: NDTV)