Morning Digest: SC to pronounce verdict on Bihar SIR today; PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in meetings with Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan, and more
The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to a secure Indo-Pacific during meetings with foreign ministers from Australia and Japan. Meanwhile, fuel shortages have emerged amid panic buying following recent price hikes, prompting calls for calm from oil marketing companies.
- ▪The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on the Bihar SIR exercise on May 27.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of the India-Japan partnership for regional stability.
- ▪Fuel shortages have been reported across the country due to panic buying after fuel price hikes.
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Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bihar SIR tomorrowThe Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce judgment on Wednesday (May 27) on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which kick-started in Bihar. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi had reserved the case for verdict in January.PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific in meetings with Foreign Ministers of Australia, JapanIndia and Australia will continue to work for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) after he held discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Mr.
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