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The Supreme Court's decision to stay social media activist Wajahat Khan’s arrest in multiple FIRs despite acknowledging his hate-filled posts has triggered a debate on judicial consistency, especially when compared to the earlier arrest of influencer-law student Sharmistha Panoli. Both were accused of similar offences, yet while Panoli was arrested without pre-arrest relief or Supreme Court intervention, Khan received sweeping protection. The contrasting treatment has raised serious questions about double standards in the Indian judiciary.

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At least five passengers and two crew members fell ill mid-air on Air India flight AI-130 from London to Mumbai, with symptoms pointing to possible food poisoning. The flight landed safely in Mumbai, where medical teams attended to those affected. While the exact cause is under investigation, Air India has ruled out cabin depressurization and confirmed that the regulator has been notified.

Tripura has become the third Indian state after Mizoram and Goa to be declared fully literate, with a literacy rate of 95.6%. The achievement follows the successful implementation of the ‘ULLAS New India Literacy Programme’. According to the Ministry of Education, the state surpassed the 95% benchmark required for full literacy, marking a significant leap from its 1961 literacy rate of just 20.24%.

The bypolls held on June 19 across five Assembly seats saw the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) scoring key wins in Gujarat and Punjab, while the Congress defeated the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala. In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured a resounding victory in Kaliganj, reinforcing its stronghold in the state.