Former min’s gunman suspended over alleged misconduct with woman on bus

A school quiz question in Kerala has ignited a political controversy. The question asked about the freedom fighter receiving the most severe British punishment. General education minister N Samsudheen ordered an inquiry into the unauthorized quiz. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting a Sangh Parivar agenda. Officials are investigating who prepared and conducted the…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has come into focus after Venezuela announced its withdrawal from the tribunal, citing concerns over alleged geographical bias. This UPSC-focused explainer covers the ICC’s origin, mandate, Rome Statute, principle of complementarity and differences from the ICJ. It also examines Venezuela’s decision, the impact of withdrawal and the relevance of international…

Godrej Consumer Products said surging LPG, kerosene and LABSA costs hit its India margins in the June quarter despite healthy volumes. Consolidated revenue rose 18.3% and profit 11.5%, while the company expects commodity pressures to ease in the second half.