2026 US Federal Holidays: Key Dates for Long Weekends
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
The US Department of Education launches a Clery Act investigation into Brown University's safety protocols following the December 2025 campus shooting. Could result in heavy fines.
India pledges $450 million for Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah. Jaishankar announces package focusing on reconstruction, health, and disaster readiness. Read more.
India announces a major $450 million relief package for Sri Lanka to aid recovery from a devastating cyclone. EAM Jaishankar confirms the support, highlighting India's role as a first responder in the region.
The 3rd Fight 4 Justice Awards in Delhi celebrated India's unsung legal warriors. Read about the inspiring stories of courage and constitutional commitment.
The UAE cemented its role as a top global humanitarian donor in 2025, providing $1.46 billion in aid. Read about its major relief efforts in Gaza, Sudan, and global water initiatives.
Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu warns that failing to plug loopholes in the anti-defection law makes a mockery of democracy. Read his urgent call for constitutional integrity.
US House Democrats allege redactions in Jeffrey Epstein documents may breach federal rules. They demand full disclosure, citing public interest and legal violations. Read the latest.
European shares traded flat on Friday, with tech and consumer stocks falling while banks gained. The STOXX 600 index dipped 0.1% but is set for a strong weekly finish. Read the full analysis.
President Trump directs federal agencies to relax cannabis rules, supporting reclassification from Schedule I to III. This major policy shift impacts research, taxes, and CBD access. Read the full analysis.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law to create a unified National Media Authority, replacing three existing bodies. This aims to centralise governance, strengthen standards, and boost the nation's global media reputation.
India reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian support for the Afghan people, dispatching 40 tons of medical aid, including a crucial CT scanner, to Kabul. Read more about this critical assistance.
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill aims to protect constitutional values. Here's a breakdown of who is punishable, who is exempted, and what it means for political discourse. Read the full explainer.
Students and professors from Alabama's public universities appeal to block a state law restricting DEI initiatives and classroom discussions on race and gender. The outcome could reshape academic freedom.
Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University celebrated Samvidhan Diwas 2025 with a valedictory, an MoU with Cyber Law University, and a focus on India's constitutional journey towards 2047. Explore the key insights from justices.
RMLNLU Lucknow conducts CLAT 2026 for admissions to national law universities. Over 92,000 candidates to appear at 173 centers nationwide. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a ship carrying rice and relief materials to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, continuing the state's tradition of aid. Read more about this humanitarian gesture.
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump could legally remove two Democratic members from federal labour boards in 2017. The decision has significant implications for the balance of power in US federal agencies. Read more for detail
The UAE's field hospital in Gaza has provided critical medical services to over 18,000 patients and delivered 116 babies since its establishment, offering a lifeline to residents amid the ongoing conflict.
NLSIU Bengaluru will not increase student intake for 2026-27, ending a four-year expansion phase. The institute now aims to stabilise programmes and boost legal research in climate change, taxation.
On the first anniversary, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung states the reckoning for the martial law crisis is unfinished. Read the latest developments and his strong call for justice.
India deploys integrated task force & para field hospital to Colombo via air & sea. Read how New Delhi is providing critical aid to its neighbour.
Pakistan alleges India delayed airspace clearance for its Sri Lanka cyclone relief flight. India denies, stating request was cleared in 4 hours. Expired aid packages also spark online debate.
Viral images question if Pakistan sent expired flood relief to Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, India's Operation Sagar Bandhu has delivered 53 tonnes of aid. Read the full story here.
The UAE has unveiled key tax amendments effective January 2026, simplifying refunds and boosting FTA powers. Learn what this means for businesses and taxpayers.
UN warns Pakistan's constitutional amendments threaten judicial freedom, grant lifetime immunity to leaders. Global scrutiny intensifies over democratic backsliding.
Supreme Court asks Rajasthan government to respond to plea challenging anti-conversion law validity. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requests tagging with similar pending cases.
Learn why the Basic Structure Doctrine is crucial for UPSC exams and how the 23rd Law Commission views simultaneous elections. Essential reading for competitive exams.