The Supreme Court said it would be “excellent” if private companies granted period leaves voluntarily, but making them compulsory would hurt women’s careers. 

 With India being the fourth-largest economy and the fourth-largest military power, it does not behove us to rely on third parties for national security needs. 

 Karnataka government orders inquiry into Transport Dept. employees allegedly using fake diplomas for promotions; a retired judge will investigate. 

 The country has surplus grain stocks, and the West Asian conflict has not impacted essential food items like pulses or edible oil 

 Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park initiates a multi-species conservation plan, hosting a tiger from Ranthambore alongside cheetahs and leopards.