SC upholds SIR, says it is in consonance with Representation of the People Act

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) upheld the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, saying just because the exercise does not adhere strictly to modalities, it cannot be invalidated. Further, the Supreme Court concluded that the SIR was found on legitimate grounds and agrees with the Representation of the People Act and the 1960 Rules. The Election Commission’s decision to conduct the SIR remains within statutory mandate, the Supreme Court added. 

Protesters attack ED officials’ vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in Kerala capital after raids

Violence broke out outside Kerala Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan‘s residence on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) after Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials completed a raid and were leaving the premises. According to visuals shown on news channels, suspected CPI(M) workers gathered outside Mr. Vijayan’s rented home and protested against the raid. The situation escalated as some protesters blocked the vehicle carrying ED officials and threw stones at it.

Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

The 126-member Assam Assembly on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) passed The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, which proposes a common civil framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships in the State. The Bill was passed by voice vote with the support of MLAs from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, while three Opposition parties—Congress, Raijor Dal, and Trinamool Congress—opposed it. The legislation, the third such law after similar enactments in Uttarakhand and Gujarat, excludes the Scheduled Tribes (STs), who constitute 12.45% of Assam’s population (according to the 2011 Census).

Supreme Court constitutes panel under Home Secretary to draw up action plan to clean Yamuna

The Supreme Court has constituted a committee headed by the Union Home Secretary, and comprising the Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories through which the Yamuna river flows, and given them eight weeks to come up with a comprehensive plan to clean up the river, which is considered a lifeline for over 57 million people in the national capital. A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan issued the direction to the committee to prepare a Yamuna Action Plan, while conveying profound grief that the river has been reduced to “little more than a sewage canal”.

Cabinet approves extension of SARTHAK-PDS scheme with central outlay of ₹25,530 crore

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) approved extension of the ‘SARTHAK-PDS’ scheme, with an outlay of ₹25,530 crore, to assist State agencies for intra-State movement of food grains and modernisation of the public distribution system. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the ‘Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS’ (SARTHAK-PDS) as an umbrella scheme for the next five years, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period.

Demolish all illegal structures within 15 km of international border: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the authorities to strictly enforce a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against illegal constructions within 15 km of the country’s borders and demolish all such structures that have come up over the years. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assigned enhanced responsibility to the District Magistrates to ensure legal and financial compliance of banking transactions in the border areas by all banks, verify big business establishments, examine their funding sources, track mule accounts and false companies, identify fake Aadhaar cards, and control cross-border smuggling, officials said.

Supreme Court to examine if CBSE’s three-language rule is ‘unreasonable’ on kids, resources

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) agreed to examine if the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language rule, set to be effective from July 1 for Class 9 students, has placed unreasonable pressure on resources and children. A three-judge Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, said the court was more concerned about the logistical and factual challenges of implementing this policy in the face of a dearth of teachers and books.

Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said that the ongoing trial in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence needs to be expedited and sought a status report from authorities. Ethnic violence in Manipur broke out on May 3, 2025, after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts. The protest was held against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The violence claimed over 260 lives and left thousands of people displaced.

Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza

Israel said on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) that it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas’ military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City, less than two weeks after it killed his predecessor. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, and the Israeli military said the strikes, which were carried out on Tuesday (May 26), killed Mohammed Odeh. Family members of a man called Mohammed Odeh said he was killed in the strike, but did not confirm he was the leader of the military wing. Hamas has not commented.

Delhi court issues notice to Assam CM, Delhi Police on plea seeking FIR over hate speech

A Delhi court on Tuesday (May 27, 2026) issued notices to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Delhi Police in connection with a plea filed by activist Harsh Mander seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the BJP leader over alleged hate speech. According to the petitioner, Mr. Sarma delivered a speech on January 27 in Digboi, Assam, where he had said that “four to five lakh Miya voters” would be removed from electoral rolls as part of the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the State. It is further alleged that the Assam Chief Minister had urged people to make life difficult for “Miyas”, reportedly stating that they would leave the State only if subjected to hardships. The complaint also cited remarks allegedly suggesting efforts to prevent them from voting in Assam.

Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, says China

China‘s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing ​was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama ‌and urged the Central American country ​to safeguard Chinese firms’ rights ⁠during a meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported. Mr. Wang, who met Mr. ‌Acha on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting ‌in New York, said China-Panama ties should ‌not ⁠be subject to third-party interference, ⁠Xinhua reported, a reference to U.S. pressure over Chinese-linked infrastructure near the Panama Canal, which handles 5% of ​global maritime trade.

PM Modi calls for vigilance, hydration, and care during ongoing heatwave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens across the country to take all possible precautions amid the soaring temperatures being witnessed in different parts of India. Mr. Modi asked people to stay hydrated, carry water while stepping out, and extend help to others by offering them water during the harsh weather conditions. He also advised people to remain alert to signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, nausea, and extreme fatigue, and urged citizens to immediately help anyone feeling unwell, weak, or suffering from headaches by moving them to a cool and shaded place, ensuring the availability of water and ORS (oral rehydration solution).

Rahul Gandhi demands judicial inquiry, SIT to unearth truth behind ‘scam’ amid CBSE row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said the CBSE examination results have been marred by “massive irregularities” and demanded an independent judicial inquiry and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the “entire scam”. Mr. Gandhi posed questions to the government, asking why the CBSE contract was awarded to COEMPT, which had previously been embroiled in controversies while operating as Globarena. He also asked what, precisely, is the nature of the relationship between COEMPT’s management and the Modi government.

China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood

China on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) reacted strongly to the Quad Ministerial meeting, which voiced serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea, saying it should stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood. The situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea is generally stable, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here in response to a question about the Quad meeting in Delhi.