December 5, 2025

Delhi HC Upholds Centre’s Rule Barring Color Blind Candidates from CAPF, Assam Rifles

Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of the Centre’s 2013 guidelines, which ban recruits with defective vision or color blindness from joining CAPFs and Assam Rifles. The decision came after three recruits were discharged during training for color blindness, confirming the policy as fair and necessary for operational safety.

December 5, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Tribal Man Detained Two Years Without Chargesheet

The Supreme Court granted bail to a 55-year-old tribal man held for two years without chargesheet by Assam Police under UAPA. The court called the detention “wholly unjustified” and termed it illegal custody.

December 5, 2025

Centre to Resume MGNREGA in West Bengal After Three-Year Fund Freeze

The Union Ministry of Rural Development is reworking procedures to restart MGNREGA in West Bengal after a 3-year halt. The Centre owes the state over ₹3,000 crore, sparking TMC protests in Parliament.

December 5, 2025

Eritrea Frees 13 Detainees Including Olympian After 18 Years Without Trial

Thirteen Eritreans, held without trial for over 18 years in harsh Mai Serwa prison, have been released. Among them is Olympian cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot. Families were barred visits during detention. The Eritrean government remains silent on the release.

December 5, 2025

Tezpur University Shutdown Continues; Senior Professor Takes Charge as Acting VC

After seven days of shutdown, Tezpur University’s senior-most faculty member took over as acting vice-chancellor. Protests demand removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh over corruption and ecological damage allegations.