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The BCCI and Byju's co-founder Riju Ravindran are locked in a legal battle over a Rs 158-crore sponsorship deal settlement, with the dispute reaching the NCLAT. The disagreement centers on a settlement approved by the NCLAT last August, which was subsequently overturned by a higher court in October.

Bengaluru, once a symbol of India's progress, is now facing a slow and steady decline, with residents frustrated by crumbling infrastructure, traffic chaos, and a high cost of living. The lack of solutions and coordination between agencies responsible for basic services is seen as a major contributing factor to the city's woes.

The Calcutta High Court ruled that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can make statements about Governor CV Ananda Bose as long as they are not defamatory, overturning a single bench order that had placed an interim injunction on her. The court clarified that Banerjee has the right to free speech and expression, but it is subject to reasonable restrictions.

India's software workforce faces a potential shakeup in the next decade as automation, particularly through AI, threatens to replace "mediocre software developers," potentially impacting the country's export-driven economy. Experts urge professionals to upskill, diversify income sources, and explore business-related roles to navigate the disruption.

The Election Commission of India will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to assess the region's readiness for upcoming elections, engaging with local officials and political parties to ensure a smooth and democratic process. This visit comes as Jammu and Kashmir marks five years as a Union Territory, following its bifurcation in 2019.