Tamil Nadu

Suo Motu High Court PIL on Removal of Caste Appellations:

The Madras High Court (First Division Bench) initiated a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to enforce judicial directions and Government Orders (dating back to 1978) for the complete removal of caste appellations/suffixes from the names of streets, roads, and localities across Tamil Nadu.
The court highlighted the constitutional imperative of creating a casteless society, drawing parallels to earlier measures like renaming the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department to the Social Justice Department and removing caste names from educational institutions.

The Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to blacklist vehicles with unpaid e-challans on the Central Parivahan portal, blocking services such as registration renewals, fitness/PUC certificates, ownership transfers, and driving licence renewals until outstanding traffic fines are settled.
The top court ordered the strict implementation of Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rule 167A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, mandating electronic enforcement (CCTV cameras, speed guns) and random vehicle impounding for persistent defaulters.

Historic Greco-Roman Wrestling Silver: Nitesh Siwach won the Silver medal in the 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling event, becoming the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler in 64 years (and only the sixth overall) to reach an Asian Games final.
Sailing Silver: The Indian team of Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble secured the Silver medal in the men’s skiff (49er) sailing competition.
Compound Archery Bronze: Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won the Bronze medal in the men’s individual compound archery event.