Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare bill, despite facing a significant rebellion from 49 Labour MPs, passed its first hurdle in the Commons with a majority of 75 votes. Key concessions, including no changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility until a review in 2026, were made to address concerns from dissenting MPs regarding the impact on disabled and sick individuals. The bill predominantly entails a cut to Universal Credit sickness benefits for new claimants, from £97 a week to £50 starting in 2026/27, alongside a £300 million boost for the Universal Credit health top-up. Starmer survives rebellion as welfare…

Read More

Cliff Notes – Bengaluru stampede: Tribunal says RCB ‘created nuisance’ without prior permission The Central Administrative Tribunal held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for a stampede that resulted in eleven fatalities and over 50 injuries, citing a lack of necessary permissions for their victory celebrations. The tribunal’s order revealed that RCB and its event management firm failed to formally apply for permission to organise the event, contravening local regulations regarding public gatherings. The police were overwhelmed by an estimated three to five lakh attendees, exacerbated by insufficient time to prepare for crowd control due to RCB’s last-minute announcements on social…

Read More