The Supreme Court has questioned the authority of the Bar Council of India (BCI) to initiate disciplinary action against law students, observing that the statutory regulator does not have the power to penalise students who have not yet entered the legal profession. The observation came during proceedings linked to the controversy involving students of the...
The controversy surrounding students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) in Hyderabad has taken a dramatic turn, moving from a campus dispute over the university’s convocation to a wider debate over student expression, institutional authority and the independence of legal education. The dispute began after a section of NALSAR students objected...
A fresh political row has emerged after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his Instagram account had been restricted for users in India. The senior opposition leader alleged that the action was not accidental and accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of yielding to political pressure. The allegation has sparked...
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a clarification after facing intense criticism over her controversial “gutter generation” remark, which sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms and led to protests from several youth groups. The BJP Member of Parliament said her statement had been misunderstood and insisted that she never intended to insult the entire Generation...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language...
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi participated in the CJP protest march in New Delhi, lending her voice to a growing movement demanding greater public accountability and democratic engagement. Her presence at the demonstration attracted significant public attention, particularly after she responded to questions about why more members of the Hindi film industry were not seen supporting...
Pakistan is facing mounting criticism from media rights advocates, civil society groups, and political observers after the detention of journalist Sohrab Barkat while he was covering ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The incident has reignited concerns over press freedom, freedom of expression, and the treatment of journalists operating in politically sensitive regions....
Actor Ranvir Shorey has stepped into an ongoing debate surrounding stand-up comedian Pranit More, urging the public to show greater respect and understanding toward comedians. His remarks come amid a social media storm triggered by a joke involving biryani prices, which sparked criticism, online arguments, and renewed discussions about the limits of comedy and audience...