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The US Supreme Court is set to decide on a landmark case, Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, which could break down the wall between church and state in US public education. The case centers on St. Isidore’s, a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, seeking taxpayer funding despite its religious nature. A decision in favor of the school could set a precedent for public funding of religious education, challenging long-standing church-state separation principles in US schools.

Nomura predicts a stronger Indian Rupee against the US Dollar by December 2025. They expect the Rupee to reach 84 per dollar. This forecast by Nomura is based on a weaker dollar index and significant investment inflows. India is expected to be a preferred investment hub. The Reserve Bank of India's dollar purchases will also strengthen the Rupee.

ICAI will review Gensol Engineering and BluSmart Mobility's FY24 financial statements due to misconduct allegations. This decision follows SEBI's market ban on Gensol's promoters for fund siphoning. The FRRB will assess compliance, and irregularities may lead to disciplinary action and referral to regulatory authorities, while the ministry of corporate affairs considers action against Gensol.

The Delhi Cabinet approved a Bill to regulate fees in private schools, imposing fines up to Rs 10 lakh for unauthorized hikes. Chief Minister Gupta announced the 'historic' move, aiming to address parents' concerns about fee-related harassment. The Bill establishes three-tier committees at school, district, and state levels to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary fee increases.

The UN Security Council condemned the Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir, but Pakistan, supported by China, worked to dilute the statement's phrasing. Unlike the Pulwama attack condemnation, which urged cooperation with the Indian government, the Pahalgam statement only mentioned "all relevant authorities." This change followed tough negotiations, with Pakistan likely seeking to avoid giving India leverage in investigations.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is examining Israel's obligations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, following a UN request. Palestine accuses Israel of blocking aid and targeting humanitarian organizations, while Israel alleges UN bias. Over 40 countries will testify at the Hague hearings.

More than just another incentive program, this PLI scheme represents India’s ambition to climb up the global manufacturing value chain, fostering design-led, quality-driven, resilient manufacturing capabilities.

India's GST dispute resolution is set for a major overhaul with the notification of the GSTAT Procedure Rules, 2025, effective April 24, 2025. These rules establish a digital-first, transparent framework to tackle pending GST appeals, reducing reliance on High Courts. The move aims to expedite resolutions, boost taxpayer trust, and align with India’s ease of doing-business goals.

Trump’s push for school choice aims to give parents greater control over their children’s education, but the reality is far from simple. While supporters argue it fosters competition and improves schools, many families face financial barriers, inconsistent performance metrics, and logistical hurdles. As policymakers push these initiatives forward, the debate over access, equity, and outcomes remains unresolved.

Voice of America has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration unlawfully shut down the news organisation. The lawsuit claims that this action deprived many regions of an important source of objective news, with the closure attributed to political bias allegations.