New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 pm: NATION CAL13 BH-REDDY-PRASAD

Reddy's judgment on Salwa Judum reflects his inclination towards Maoism: Ravi Shankar Prasad Patna: Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday alleged that the verdict given on Salwa Judum by retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, who is the INDIA bloc's candidate for the vice presidential polls, reflected his "inclination towards Maoism".

DEL72 RJ-MIG-LAST FLIGHT

IAF workhorse MiG-21 makes final sorties at Nal; farewell in Chandigarh on Sept 26 Bikaner: The Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jets, the backbone of its combat fleet for over six decades, made their last operational flights at the Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner, a month ahead of the formal retirement ceremony to be held in Chandigarh on September 26. By Ashish Gaur

DEL67 RJ-LD-RAJNATH

Our soldiers did not kill terrorists based on their religion, but because of their deeds: Rajnath Singh Jodhpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that Indian forces gave a "befitting reply" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and "our soldiers did not kill terrorists based on their religion, but because of their deeds".

DEL55 BJP-OPPOSITION-BILLS

Friends of graft opposing efforts to bring morality in politics: BJP on bills for removing PM, CMs New Delhi: The BJP on Monday slammed the opposition for objecting to three bills for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges, saying "friends of corruption" are opposing the government's effort to bring morality in politics.

DEL47 CONG-DL-SSC-LD PROTEST

Govt unconcerned about youth, stole votes for power: Rahul slams 'police action' against students New Delhi: The Congress Monday slammed the Centre over the alleged lathi-charge on Staff Selection Commission (SSC) aspirants protesting at Ramlila Maidan here, with Rahul Gandhi claiming the Modi government was not concerned about youth's future as it has come to power by "stealing votes".

DEL51 JUDGES-REDDY-LD SHAH

Unfortunate, prejudicial misinterpretation: Retired judges slam Shah's remarks on Oppn V-P pick New Delhi: A group of retired judges has termed Home Minister Amit Shah's attack on opposition vice-presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy over the Salwa Judum judgement "unfortunate", and said it would be wise to refrain from "name-calling".

BOM14 MP-CHOUHAN-TARIFFS-FARMERS

Trade tariffs: India will never compromise on interests of farmers, says Union minister Chouhan Bhopal: Amid the imposition of tariffs by the US on Indian goods, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the country resisted demands to allow the import of agricultural produce in the interest of farmers.

DEL59 PM-2NDLD-FIJI

India, Fiji resolve to boost defence ties New Delhi: India and Fiji on Monday firmed up a broad action plan to ramp up defence ties and vowed to work jointly for a peaceful Indo-Pacific following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka.

CAL10 CONG-GOGOI-BCCI

Playing cricket with Pakistan contrary to national interest: Congress to BCCI on Asia Cup match Guwahati: Congress's deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi urged the BCCI to ensure that the Indian team does not participate in cricket matches against Pakistan in the wake of the current bilateral situation.

CAL12 WB-TMC MLA-ARREST-POL REAX

TMC, BJP trade charges over arrest of MLA by ED in Bengal school job 'scam' Kolkata: The TMC on Monday alleged that the arrest of its MLA Jiban Krishna Saha by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged irregularities in school recruitments was part of "vendetta politics" by the BJP ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

MDS9 KA-BJP-DHARMASTHALA

BJP launches march to Dharmasthala against 'attempt to malign temple town' Bengaluru: The BJP's 'Dharmasthala Chalo Yatra,' launched by its South Bengaluru unit on Monday, drew a large turnout of workers and leaders as the convoy began its journey to the famed temple town under the banner 'Dharmada Ulivige Dharma Yuddha' (A holy war to protect dharma).

MDS13 KL-CONG-MLA-2NDLD-SUSPENDED

Rahul Mamkootathil suspended from Congress; will continue as MLA Kannur (Kerala): Congress leader and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, was suspended from the primary membership of the party on Monday, KPCC President Sunny Joseph said.

BOM6 MH-QUOTA-JARANGE

Give Marathas reservation within legal framework by Aug 26 or face agitation: Jarange Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Activist Manoj Jarange on Monday said the government should announce reservation for the Maratha community "within the legal framework" by Tuesday, failing which he will proceed for Mumbai to launch an agitation.

BUSINESS DEL69 BIZ-FITCH-2NDLD INDIA

Fitch retains India's credit rating at 'BBB-' on robust growth, external finances New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Monday retained India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook on robust growth and external finances.

DEL50 BIZ-RBI LD GUV

RBI has not lost sight of growth amid tariffs, geopolitical uncertainties: Malhotra Mumbai: Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that corporates and banks need to come together to boost investments amid challenges emanating from tariff uncertainties and geopolitical concerns, stressing that the central bank has not lost sight of growth objectives.

LEGAL LGD25 SC-LD PSEPHOLOGIST

SC protects psephologist Sanjay Kumar in EC’s FIRs New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday granted protection from arrest to psephologist Sanjay Kumar in connection with two FIRs lodged by the Election Commission of India accusing him of spreading misinformation over Maharashtra’s electoral rolls through posts on social media.

LGD26 DL-HC-LD PM DEGREE

Delhi HC sets aside CIC order asking to disclose info on PM Modi's degree New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing disclosure of information on the bachelor's degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

LGD28 DL-HC- GAUTAM GAMBHIR

Covid drugs case: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Gautam Gambhir New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, his foundation and others accused of illegally stocking and distributing COVID-19 drugs.

LGD22 UP-COURT-RAHUL

Court to hear 'controversial' remarks case against Rahul Gandhi on Sep 26 Sambhal (UP): A local court on Monday set September 26 to hear the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "fighting the Indian state itself" remark.

LGD21 HR-COURT-YOUTUBER

Espionage case: Court extends YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra'€™s judicial custody till Sep 3 Hisar: A Hisar court on Monday extended till September 3, the judicial custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested in May on suspicion of espionage.

LGD19 SC-KERALA NURSE-YEMEN

SC refuses to hear plea over 'unverified' public statements on Kerala nurse New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a plea seeking directions to restrain those making "unverified public statements" about the case of Indian nurse and murder accused Nimisha Priya who is on death row in Yemen.

LGD17 SC-ASHOKA-MAHMUDABAD

SC restrains trial court from taking note of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the trial court from taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by Haryana SIT in the FIR against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was booked for social media posts on Operation Sindoor.

PTI MPL MPL

Judicial interventions protect individuals in high-profile cases while orders on information disclosure and trial cognisance face legal scrutiny. Supreme Court interventions emphasise procedural safeguards: protection from arrest for a psephologist in electoral misinformation FIRs; refusal to restrain unverified public statements about a foreign death row case; and restraint on a trial court from taking cognisance of a chargesheet against a university professor for social media posts. High court orders include setting aside an information commission's disclosure direction about a political leader's degree and refusing to stay trial proceedings in a criminal drugs distribution matter, while lower courts managed custody extensions and hearing dates in several high profile cases.