The Supreme Court continued its hearing on the legal validity of the electoral bonds scheme for a second day, with a focus on the issue of “selective anonymity.” During the proceedings, the court responded to the government’s argument that the absence of provisions for anonymous donations could lead to political funding reverting to black money. […]

In a concerning turn of events, a large mob consisting of hundreds of individuals launched an attack on the 1 Manipur Rifles camp in Imphal, with the intent to loot its armory. The incident prompted security personnel to respond by firing several warning shots into the air, leading the state government to re-impose a round-the-clock […]