A coalition of 272 citizens and 42 former judges of the higher judiciary have issued an open letter in staunch support of the Election Commission, amid ongoing political protests over the voter list SIR process. The letter warns against mounting baseless accusations against constitutional bodies in a democracy.
Stock Market Slump and Legal Updates
Meanwhile, the Indian stock market faced a severe downturn as both benchmark indices closed sharply lower. The Sensex plunged by over 1,000 points, while the Nifty slipped significantly, wiping out massive wealth for investors. In the judiciary, the Jharkhand High Court completed its hearing and reserved its verdict on petitions seeking the cancellation of the JSSC CGL examination, noting that no concrete evidence of a pre-exam paper leak has surfaced so far.
Global Developments and Sports Highlights
Internationally, escalating missile strikes in Ukraine have caused widespread casualties and deepening infrastructure crises. In sports, Pakistan's PSL 2027 schedule is set to overlap with the IPL for the third consecutive year, while Sri Lanka's Test cricket saw a leadership shift with Kusal Mendis taking over the captaincy.
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