Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the organization of a proposed football event involving Argentine football legend Lionel Messi. The questioning marks a significant development in the high-profile probe,...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...
In a landmark judgment in one of India’s most significant terrorism cases, the Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentence awarded to 38 convicts and confirmed life imprisonment for 11 others in connection with the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts. The verdict reinforces the trial court’s findings, bringing another major chapter in the...
A major landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rains struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, sparking an extensive rescue operation amid fears that several workers remain trapped beneath debris. Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police, and district authorities, rushed to...
In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
Indian benchmark equity indices began Tuesday’s trading session on a positive note, extending recent gains as sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and buying in heavyweight banking and information technology stocks strengthened market sentiment. Positive global market trends also contributed to the optimistic mood among investors, encouraging fresh buying across several key sectors. The domestic...
The United States capital experienced an extraordinary surge in air pollution following the country’s Independence Day celebrations, briefly becoming the most polluted city in the world as fireworks filled the skies with smoke and fine particulate matter. The dramatic increase in pollution levels has reignited discussions about the environmental and health impacts of large-scale fireworks...
A disturbing case of alleged child trafficking has emerged from Ahmedabad, where a 20-day-old baby girl was reportedly sold for ₹1.5 lakh by her maternal aunt. Swift police intervention led to the rescue of the infant and the arrest of multiple individuals allegedly involved in the illegal transaction. According to investigators, the incident came to...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly challenged the claims made by the Gurugram Police regarding a viral video allegedly involving Punjab Police personnel. The controversy has intensified after Haryana authorities suggested that the footage showed misconduct by Punjab officers. Mann has demanded concrete evidence to support the allegations, accusing the authorities of making unverified...