Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that judicial independence doesn't mean ruling against the government. He said a judge’s role is to follow the law, no matter the outcome. Speaking at an event, he explained that independence means making decisions based on the law and personal conscience, not external pressures or public opinion.
NASA has issued a warning about asteroid 2024 UT7, which is 190 feet wide and will pass dangerously close to Earth today. Traveling at speeds of nearly 30,000 km/h, the asteroid will come within 1 million kilometers of Earth. Although it's not considered a "potentially hazardous asteroid," its close distance and high speed make it a priority for observation. NASA tracks such objects through its NEO Observations Program to monitor any potential risks.
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly will share the complete budget for FY25 on November 11. This comes after two temporary budgets for the current year. The new budget could be over ₹3 lakh crore and will focus on important welfare programs promised by the NDA government.
CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas recently protested against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's replies in Hindi, highlighting ongoing issues with the use of Hindi in official communications. Brittas responded in Malayalam, claiming that this practice goes against the Official Languages Act and makes it harder for MPs who don’t speak Hindi to communicate.
Bringing back extinct species comes with big challenges. Groups like Revive & Restore work on using advanced science to rescue these species. Although they’ve had some wins, like bringing back the Xerces butterfly, recreating ancient species is still mostly a theory.
A tragic electrocution accident in Tadiparru village, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in four deaths and one person critically injured during a statue unveiling on November 3. Workers accidentally touched a live wire while preparing for the event. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared his sorrow and promised support for the victims' families.
A review by the Madhya Pradesh government into the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve resulted in the suspension of two wildlife officials. The Field Director did not return from leave and ignored his responsibilities, while the Deputy Forest Divisional Officer handed off his duties during the crisis. The government plans to introduce new measures, including creating an elephant task force and installing solar-powered electric fencing to prevent future incidents.
Salesforce is growing its Public Sector team in India to help government agencies go digital. The goal is to improve how citizens interact with these agencies through its GovCloud solution, analytics, and customer relationship tools. Salesforce wants to bring together citizen data, make services smoother, and use its knowledge in digital lending tailored for India.
Traders are turning their attention to the wedding season after a busy Diwali. With about 48 lakh weddings expected from November 12 to December 16, the retail sector anticipates nearly ₹6 lakh crore in sales. This year has more lucky dates for weddings and a growing preference for local products, showing how consumer habits are changing.
Actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is against the 'One Nation One Election' idea and wants to scrap NEET in Tamil Nadu. The party took aim at the DMK government for not doing a caste survey. Vijay confirmed he plans to run in the 2026 Assembly elections, focusing on equality and social justice.