'Uncalled for': CJI pulls up Bar Council of India over threat of action against NALSAR students
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Pakistan has announced its first lunar rover, named Jinnah-1, with a planned launch in 2029. The rover will travel as part of China's Chang'e-8 mission, targeting the Moon's south pole. Jinnah-1 is designed to carry out scientific studies in areas including plasma, radiation, and lunar geology. The collaboration represents a landmark achievement for Pakistan's space program. The mission also aims to assess the south pole's potential for natural resources and future human presence.
The Supreme Court has intervened in a dispute between the Bar Council of India (BCI) and students of NALSAR University of Law. The court directed that no punitive action be taken against NALSAR students or faculty members. The Chief Justice made clear that the matter was between the students and the court, signalling displeasure at BCI's involvement. The Supreme Court has also sought a formal response from BCI regarding the circulars it had issued in connection with the matter.

Young Nepali men are demanding the right to enlist in the Indian Army under the Agniveer scheme, arguing it offers better prospects than Gulf employment. The Nepali government suspended recruitment of Gurkha soldiers under the scheme, citing conflicts with the 1947 Tripartite Agreement signed by India, Nepal, and Britain. That agreement has historically governed the terms under which Nepali citizens could serve in the Indian and British armies. Despite the official halt, many Nepali youth view military service in India as a more honorable and stable career path than overseas labor migration.

The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government by staying a Madras High Court order. The HC had earlier struck down the state government's decision to provide employment to relatives of Karur stampede victims. The apex court questioned the basis for challenging the government's compassionate employment policy for affected families. The High Court had quashed the appointments citing existing guidelines and concerns over setting precedents for future demands. The matter will now proceed further before the Supreme Court.
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