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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicGeneral consent

Topic: General consent

Supreme Court should help stop tug of war between CBI and state police, not dilute federalism

While overturning Andhra Pradesh High Court's verdict, which quashed CBI FIR filed against two central govt employees without Telangana's consent, Supreme Court missed the fact that state police always exist.

Give CBI wider power to probe crucial cases without ‘state’s consent & interference’ — House panel

Ten states have withdrawn general consent granted to CBI. Opposition-ruled states have been alleging that Centre 'misuses' central agencies for political gains.

CBI losing ‘general consent’ one state after another only affects the agency, not Modi govt

MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu is the 10th state to withdraw 'general consent' for CBI. The agency has over 100 complaints of fraud but can't act on them in the absence of consent to probe from states.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.