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PM Modi inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebration of Supreme Court in Delhi, says SC has strengthened country’s vibrant democracy

The laws being made in the country today will further strengthen tomorrow’s bright India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurates the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India in Delhi. The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal among others were also present at the Supreme Court auditorium.

Celebrating the 75th year of the Supreme Court, PM Modi launched multiple technology initiatives like Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi SCR), Digital Courts 2.0, and a new website of the Supreme Court.

While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that the Supreme Court has strengthened India’s vibrant democracy. The laws being made in the country today will further strengthen tomorrow’s bright India.

The Prime Minister further said that he has been also aware of the problem that all have been facing in the Supreme Court building. PM Modi reminded the government’s approval of Rs 800 crore for the expansion of the SC building complex.

Now no one should come to you with a petition like the Parliament House that unnecessary expenditure is being incurred, PM said it sarcasticly.

He also mentioned that the Padma Awards which were given this time also included the retired Supreme Court judge and the first Muslim female Supreme Court judge of entire Asia, Justice Fathima Beevi was honoured with Padma Bhushan. This is a matter of pride for me, PM Modi added.

CJI DY Chandrachud welcomed PM Narendra Modi with a statue of BR Ambedkar. The CJI also addressed the gathering and said that the apex court was established with a sense of idealism that laws would be interpreted by a constitutional court in accordance with the rule of law and not by colonial values or social hierarchies.

The Chief Justice of the SC further said that it affirms the belief that the judiciary should serve as a bulwark against injustice, tyranny and arbitrariness. The Supreme Court is an institution of resolution and justice. The fact that people approach it in large numbers shows how far we have succeeded in discharging that role, CJI Chandrachud further added.

With the launch of an upgraded version of the Supreme Court’s e-filing platform in May 2023, people have the facility of filing cases at the click of a button. It offers a host of improved features that have made 24×7 filing of cases simpler, faster and more convenient.

Since then, nearly 1,28,000 e-filings have been done so far, with a consistent rise in the share of e-filings compared to physical filings. E-filings are available in 25 states. They have recorded over 29 Lakh case filings. With the immense support of the Bar and the Bench, we were able to swiftly shift to virtual hearings during COVID, the CJI said.

Even after the pandemic, hybrid hearings continue to be a feature of our courts. That is, any Indian lawyer sitting in any part of the country, or the world can argue before this Court through video conferencing. This has democratised access to the Supreme Court. It has opened the space for those who were unable to approach the Supreme Court due to physical distance, he enlightened the court.  

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Silver breaches Rs 4 lakh per kg on MCX, gold hits record Rs 1.8 lakh

Silver prices hit an all-time high above Rs 4 lakh per kilogram on MCX, while gold surged to a record Rs 1.8 lakh per 10 grams, supported by strong global markets.

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Silver prices surged to a historic high in futures trade on Thursday, crossing the Rs 4 lakh per kilogram mark on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), while gold also touched a lifetime high, driven by strong investor demand and firm trends in global markets.

On the MCX, silver futures for March delivery jumped Rs 22,090, or 5.73 per cent, to hit an all-time high of Rs 4,07,456 per kilogram during the session.

Gold futures also saw heavy buying interest. The yellow metal for February delivery surged Rs 14,586, or 8.8 per cent, to touch a new peak of Rs 1,80,501 per 10 grams on the domestic exchange.

Global markets support bullion rally

In the international market, gold futures on the Comex crossed the USD 5,600 per ounce level for the first time. The April delivery contract rose USD 286.6, or 5.4 per cent, to scale a fresh record high of USD 5,626.8 per ounce.

Silver futures on the Comex also advanced sharply, touching a new lifetime high of USD 119.51 per ounce in overseas trade.

Demand, weak dollar and safe-haven buying lift prices

Analysts attributed the sharp rise in silver prices to strong industrial demand and a weaker US dollar, noting that silver has been outperforming gold in recent trading sessions.

They also said continued safe-haven buying amid economic uncertainties and rising geopolitical tensions has supported the sustained rally in precious metal prices globally.

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Budget Session 2026 live updates: PM Modi to address media, Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey today

PM Modi is expected to address the media on Day 2 of the Budget Session 2026, while Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha.

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The second day of the Budget Session of Parliament is set to see key developments, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to address the media at Parliament House on Wednesday morning.

The Prime Minister is expected to speak around 10:15 am, ahead of the presentation of the Economic Survey of India 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha later in the day.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Economic Survey at 12 pm in the Lower House. The document provides an overview of the state of the Indian economy, key macroeconomic indicators for the 2025–26 financial year, and an outlook for the coming fiscal.

Prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, the Economic Survey is formulated under the supervision of the Chief Economic Adviser. It serves as an important reference document ahead of the Union Budget, offering insights into growth trends, sectoral performance, and broader economic challenges and opportunities.

Before the tabling of the Economic Survey, the Lok Sabha will take up Question Hour from 11 am to 12 pm.

The Budget Session, which began on Tuesday, is expected to witness discussions on economic priorities, fiscal strategy, and policy direction in the days leading up to the presentation of the Union Budget 2026.

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Ajit Pawar plane crash updates: Last rites today in Baramati with state honours

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be cremated today in Baramati with full state honours following his death in a plane crash.

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Maharashtra will bid its final farewell to Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar on Thursday, with his last rites scheduled to be held at 11 am in Baramati. The state government has announced full state honours for the senior leader, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.

Ajit Pawar, widely known as ‘Dada’, was travelling to Baramati when the aircraft crashed during a landing attempt. The incident took place in poor visibility conditions, according to preliminary information shared by authorities.

The aircraft was carrying five people, including Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer Vidip Jadhav, flight attendant Pinky Mali, Pilot-in-Command Sumit Kapur and Second-in-Command Shambhavi Pathak. All five lost their lives in the crash.

Senior political leaders have begun arriving in Baramati to attend the funeral. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar reached the Vidya Pratishthan grounds ahead of the last rites, while Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray also arrived in the town to pay his respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the funeral.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said a transparent investigation would be conducted into the crash. He stated that preliminary inputs suggest visibility was poor at the time of landing, which took place around 8:48 am.

The tragedy has left a deep void in Maharashtra’s political landscape. Ajit Pawar, 66, was among the state’s most experienced leaders and had served multiple terms as Finance Minister, known for his fast-paced administrative style and firm grip over state finances.

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