The Record

• 2017 Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a British citizen, allegedly continued to draw salary from a madrasa in Azamgarh. → Received around ₹16 lakh by irregular means, and later granted voluntary retirement and pension benefits (Economic Times Education, Nov 2025) Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2018 Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav asked to vacate official bungalows after losing Deputy CM/Minister status. They initially refused, citing security concerns and entitlement as former CM/Leader of Opposition. Outcome: Eventually vacated after court orders and pressure, but not without significant delay and political drama Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2020 Tejashwi Yadav again asked to vacate bungalow, refused, citing entitlement as Leader of Opposition. Outcome: Court ruled against him, he eventually vacated Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2021 Party promised 'Sonar Bangla' to defeat 10-year incumbent → 2026: Party promises same 'double-engine' upgrades to defeat 15-year incumbent Bureau coverage · The Hindu
• 2021 J&K administration terminated 11 employees under Article 311(2)(c) for alleged terror links, without inquiry. → Employees challenged terminations, with some cases still pending Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2022 Beatrice Venezi appointed Music Advisor by Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, and artistic director of Taormina Arte Foundation by Sicilian Regional Government. → These appointments were seen as politically motivated due to her ties to Meloni's government and her father's far-right background. 2025 (Sept): Venezi appointed Music Director of Teatro La Fenice for a four-year term starting Oct 2026. → Met with immediate, widespread protests, strikes, and a petition signed by over 14,000 people, citing lack of experience and political interference. 2026 (April): La Fenice's board 'approves' Venezi's appointment despite ongoing protests and public outcry. → The situation remains unresolved, with workers refusing to cooperate and the public protesting Bureau coverage · BBC
• 2022 Centre amended rules for Chairman/Whole Time Member appointments, removing domicile requirement, sparking controversy. Outcome: Punjab and Haryana opposed, viewing it as an attempt to dilute their control Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2022 Supreme Court upholds most provisions of PMLA, including ED's powers of arrest, search, and seizure, stating it's a 'robust mechanism' to combat money laundering. → Critics (including opposition parties and legal experts) argue this gives ED 'unbridled powers' and leads to a low conviction rate but high arrest rate Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2022 Louisiana legislature passed a congressional map with one majority-Black district, challenged by civil rights groups. Federal judge ruled it likely violated the Voting Rights Act, ordering a new map. → State appealed, Supreme Court put ruling on hold Bureau coverage · Al Jazeera
• 2022 J&K government established a Special Task Force (STF) to identify and recommend termination of employees deemed a threat to security. → Over 50 employees terminated since then using Article 311(2)(c) Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2023 Ozgur Ozel elected CHP leader, replacing Kilicdaroglu Bureau coverage · BBC World
• 2023 Supreme Court ruled in a similar Alabama case (Allen v. Milligan) that Section 2 of the VRA requires maps to reflect Black voting strength. → Louisiana's case was sent back to lower courts Bureau coverage · Al Jazeera
• 2024 Local resident files complaint in SDM court regarding illegal construction of madrasa. → Demolition order issued in November 2025, upheld by District Magistrate and Commissioner's courts (Expert Insights News, April 2026) Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2024 Kerala High Court judgment limits ED's powers, stating that 'proceeds of crime' cannot be determined without a scheduled predicate offense and that ED cannot conduct a 'roving inquiry'. → This creates a potential conflict with the broader interpretation of ED's powers upheld by the SC, leading to legal uncertainty and potential appeals Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2024 Louisiana legislature passed a new map with two majority-Black districts, but Governor Jeff Landry vetoed it. Legislature then passed the current map with one majority-Black district, which is now being challenged Bureau coverage · Al Jazeera
• 2025 Congress approves 'Law of Dosimetry' to reduce sentences for crimes against democratic order. President Lula vetoes it, stating it benefits 'those who attacked Brazilian democracy'. 2026 (April): Congress overturns Lula's veto, making the law active. This coincided with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's birthday, who thanked Congress for the 'special birthday present'. 2026 (May): Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends the law's implementation, citing unconstitutionality challenges Bureau coverage · Al Jazeera
• 2025 Centre proposes increasing Whole Time Members from 2 to 4, accommodating Rajasthan and HP. Outcome: Punjab strongly opposes, citing historical contributions and legal arguments Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2025 Lower court throws out vote-buying allegations against Ozel Bureau coverage · BBC World
• March 2026 Justice Sharma's ex parte order → Kejriwal seeks recusal citing 'unusual speed'. Prior: Same judge granted relief to AAP leaders in other matters → No prior recusal sought Bureau coverage · indianexpress.com
• May 2026 Appeals court overturns 2025 ruling, annuls 2023 election, reinstates Kilicdaroglu, citing irregularities Bureau coverage · BBC World