U.S. Hits Dozens Of IRGC Targets In Iran, Cites Missile Threat
The U.S. military said it carried out a large-scale operation against Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attempting to strike American forces in West Asia with ballistic missiles.
Salman Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Convicted On Federal Terrorism Charges
Hadi Matar, the man who seriously injured author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack, has been found guilty on federal terrorism charges for carrying out the assault in support of Iran's decades-old fatwa against the novelist.
Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges: US Justice Dept
After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism
Major League Cricket caps record-setting season as CEO eyes Olympic boost and league expansion
Major League Cricket wrapped up its fourth season, which ran from June 18 through July 18, with a record crowd at the Oakland Coliseum. But the league's push to establish cricket as a mainstream American sport is only beginning.
The world is witnessing rise of staggering computing power to fuel artificial intelligence
The world, or at any rate some parts of it, are witnessing the rise of mind-boggling computing power needed to fuel artificial intelligence. A remarkable story in The New York Times says, From the American Midwest to the Persian Gulf, hundreds of major data centers now under construction will be turned on in the coming years. They are set to deliver an avalanche of computing power to develop and run A.I. that has no equal in the history of the technology industry, with breakthroughs that once felt revolutionary likely to become increasingly routine.
Human Rights Watch Questions Bangladesh Tribunals Fairness, Calls for Justice Reform
New York, July 30: Human Rights Watch (HRW), a leading human rights organization based in the United States, has accused Bangladeshi authorities of failing to adhere to international legal standards in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The organization warned that such deficiencies could hinder victims from obtaining justice, undermine the rule of law, and lead ... Read more Human Rights Watch Questions Bangladesh Tribunals Fairness, Calls for Justice Reform
Major Cyber Crime Bust in Mumbai: Suspect Arrested for Fraud Using Fake APK Files
Mumbai, July 29: The DB Marg police in Mumbai conducted a significant operation on Wednesday, apprehending a suspect from West Bengal involved in interstate cybercrime using counterfeit APK (Android Package Kit) files. The accused allegedly defrauded individuals of approximately 63 crore by posing as Mahanagar Gas. Authorities seized 10 mobile phones, one laptop, seven SIM ... Read more Major Cyber Crime Bust in Mumbai: Suspect Arrested for Fraud Using Fake APK Files
Study Links Longer Sleep To Higher Levels Of Alzheimers Blood Marker
Sleeping for much longer than the recommended amount may be linked to early biological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new analysis that found higher levels of a key dementia-related blood marker in people who regularly slept more than 8.5 hours a night.
As Lucknow's newly appointed Police Commissioner, Tarun Gauba is set to implement a technology-driven vision for the citys safety. His strategy focuses on using data analytics to prevent crime, improving traffic management to cut down on accident rates, and bolstering cybercrime responses with advanced tools. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of addressing public concerns swiftly while ensuring a secure environment for women.
Meta Teams Up With BlackRock For $14 Billion Texas AI Data Center
Meta and BlackRock are joining forces to develop one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center projects in the U.S., with a new campus in El Paso, Texas, backed by about USD 14 billion in development costs.
U.S.-Based Marvell Technology To Invest $250 Million In India, Double Workforce In Three Years
U.S.-based Marvell Technology is expanding its presence in India with a planned investment of $250 million over the next three years, underscoring the country's growing importance in the global semiconductor industry and the company's long-term growth strategy.
Police committed to making Sri Sathya Sai a crime-free district, says SP
The Supreme Courts memory is not confined to its judgments alone but also to the lives that shaped its conscience, said Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Thursday while unveiling the portrait of former law minister and late Senior Advocate Ashoke Kumar Sen. At the event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association [] The post Supreme Court remembers those who shaped its conscience, CJI Surya Kant says in tribute to late Senior Advocate Ashoke Kumar Sen appeared first on India Legal .
Quote of the day by Queen Nzinga: Queen Nzinga's quote highlights the limits of persuasion when facing harmful customs. She believed force sometimes becomes necessary for those who ignore reason. Nzinga ruled Ndongo and Matamba, defending her people against colonial expansion. She skillfully used diplomacy and military strategy throughout her reign.
Rajya Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Bill, Making Insult to National Song a Crime
Opposition stages walkout as Upper House clears amendment to extend legal protection to Vande Mataram.
The Delhi High Court will hear on August 5 a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the formulation of a nationwide statutory framework to regulate and restrict social media access for children below the age of 13, following the recusal of Justice Tejas Karia from the case. The petition was listed before the Division Bench of [] The post Delhi High Court to hear child social media regulation plea on August 5 after Justice Tejas Karias recusal appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court uproar case: Delhi Court releases two suspended law students on bail
A Delhi court has granted bail to two suspended Lucknow University law students arrested for allegedly disrupting proceedings inside the Supreme Court, observing that while their conduct was condemnable, continued pre-trial detention was unwarranted after completion of the investigation. Judicial Magistrate Ravi of Patiala House Courts granted bail to Prabal Pratap Singh and Chander Bhan [] The post Supreme Court uproar case: Delhi Court releases two suspended law students on bail appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court orders takedown of content violating personality rights of Yuvraj Singh
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the removal of online content found to be violating the personality rights of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, while declining to pass a blanket order for the takedown of future content at this stage. The single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh ordered the removal of the URLs specifically [] The post Delhi High Court orders takedown of content violating personality rights of Yuvraj Singh appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has granted bail to two accused booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, after taking note of their prolonged incarceration for nearly 12 years and the slow progress of the trial. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that continued detention, in circumstances where the trial was [] The post Supreme Court grants bail to two UAPA accused after 12 years in custody, cites Article 21 Right to speedy trial appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the Central Government has the legislative competence to introduce a mechanism for granting post-facto environmental clearances (ECs), but such a framework can only be created through a valid statutory notification issued under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and not through an executive or administrative office [] The post Supreme Court quashes 2021 Office Memorandum on post-facto environmental clearances, says Centre must act through statutory notification appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with its earlier order permitting the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, dismissing applications moved by the Odisha government and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration seeking reconsideration of the decision. A Bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan reiterated that it would not curtail artistic [] The post Supreme Court declines to modify order allowing release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath film, says courts cannot judge artistic expression appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) decision to give a clean chit to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in a case linked to the allocation of coal blocks, formally closing the proceedings against him. A Bench of the Court recorded the CBIs submission that its investigation had found [] The post Supreme Court accepts CBIs closure report exonerating late PM Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has sought the Union governments response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the proviso to Section 2(k) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which allegedly narrows the statutory definition of a transgender person. A Bench of the Court issued notice to the Centre after hearing the [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging amended definition of transgender person under 2026 law appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Nagarathna questions third language in class 9
Supreme Court: NCSC can recommend action but cannot pass enforceable orders
The Supreme Court has held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is not vested with adjudicatory powers and cannot issue binding or enforceable directions while examining complaints. Its constitutional role is confined to investigating grievances, monitoring safeguards for Scheduled Castes and making recommendations to the competent authorities. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol [] The post Supreme Court: NCSC can recommend action but cannot pass enforceable orders appeared first on India Legal .
Businessman Raj Kundra has moved the Bombay High Court seeking to set aside a special courts order taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates (ED) supplementary prosecution complaint and the summons issued to him in an alleged Bitcoin-linked money laundering case. The petition, filed before Justice Ashwin D Bhobe, questions the legality of the January 5 [] The post Raj Kundra challenges PMLA courts cognisance order, ED summons before Bombay High Court in Bitcoin case appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Branch Kashmir Secures Conviction In Fake Certificate Recruitment Fraud
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir, formerly Crime Branch Kashmir, has secured the conviction of a man for fraudulently securing a job in the police by using a fake qualification certificate. In a handout, the CBK said that a court in Srinagar convicted Nazir Ahmad Malik, son of Abdul Aziz Malik, resident of Budgam, []
Indian-Origin Mail Carrier Dies In Triple-Digit Texas Heat
The death of an Indian-origin postal worker during a mail delivery in Texas has triggered a federal workplace safety investigation as the state continues to face extreme summer heat.
Tesla Expands India Presence With Service Center, Model Y Test Drives
Tesla is expanding its presence in India by strengthening both its customer service network and vehicle experience in Pune, a key market for electric vehicle adoption in Maharashtra.
Trump Admin Changes Asylum Process To Speed Up Cases
The Trump administration has introduced a major change to the U.S. asylum process that will allow immigration officials to send some asylum applications directly to immigration judges without first interviewing applicants, a move officials say will help reduce a growing backlog of cases.
Ex-Citigroup managing director sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes
A Harvard-educated former managing director at Citigroup Inc. has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes that prosecutors say occurred over a 10-year period
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds people that humanity is connected beyond borders. His words encourage empathy, peace, justice, shared responsibility and human connection. Spoken during World War II in 1943, the quote explains why cooperation among nations is important. Its message remains relevant as countries continue to face global challenges that require people to work together instead of remaining divided.
Short: Supreme Court's Push for Special Courts Tests India's Criminal Justice System
The English Version Of Justice Kurian Joseph Committees Findings, Tabled In Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Is Available Through A Private Publishing House For Rs 699. It Raises Questions Over Commercial Exploitation Of State Property
A.P. High Court Chief Justice launches JOHA health assurance app
Drugs, cybercrime key challenges before police: DG&IGP MA Saleem
The petition filed by a former Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau and two victims of the RAF firing claims that the RAF fired metallic pellets suddenly into the crowd on July 20.
SC on digital arrest: The Supreme Court suggested defining digital arrests as a standalone criminal offense. Existing laws may prove insufficient for evolving online crimes like deepfakes. The government is preparing a draft bill to address these emerging cyber threats. The court also indicated freezing accused persons' assets based on evidence. This move aims to tackle the growing menace of cyber fraud effectively.
Kerala Crime Branch begins detailed probe into bus drivers death in Kollam
The District Police Chief (Kollam Rural) says a thorough and transparent probe is under way and strict action will be taken if any police negligence or brutality is uncovered during the investigation
Indian-Origin Researcher Siddhartha Sikdar Joins VASEM
George Mason University bioengineering professor Siddhartha Sikdar has been elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), joining one of the commonwealth's leading organizations that provides independent, evidence-based advice on science, technology, health care, and public policy.
New U.S. Tariffs Unlikely To Hit Indias Electronics Exports: MeitY
India's electronics exports are expected to remain largely protected from the latest U.S. tariff measures, with most electronics and semiconductor-related shipments continuing to qualify for exemptions, according to S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Padilla Renews Push For Green Card Pathway For H-1B Visa Holders
Millions of long-term immigrants living in the United States, including many H-1B visa holders, could become eligible for lawful permanent residency under a bill that Democratic Senator Alex Padilla is once again urging Congress to pass.
Centre summons Meta global policy chief over removal of PM Modis Facebook post on paper leaks
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Metas global head of public policy after the company briefly removed a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed to the nations youth. The government is treating the incident as a serious compliance issue under the Information Technology (IT) Rules governing the handling of [] The post Centre summons Meta global policy chief over removal of PM Modis Facebook post on paper leaks appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court questions legal basis of plea challenging EWS eligibility criteria for NEET AIQ
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the challenge to the eligibility criteria prescribed for determining beneficiaries under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation in the All India Quota (AIQ) for NEET admissions, observing that the annual family income ceiling of Rs 8 lakh appeared, at first glance, to be a reasonable criterion. A Bench of [] The post Supreme Court questions legal basis of plea challenging EWS eligibility criteria for NEET AIQ appeared first on India Legal .
The Digital Silk Road: Chinas Expanding Digital Footprint And Its Global Implications
When China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013, most observers saw it as an ambitious plan to connect continents through ports, highways, rail corridors, and industrial parks. That was the visible story.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to transfer a court-directed police inquiry from the administrative supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-East) Sandeep Lamba, rejecting a plea that sought his removal on the ground of an alleged apprehension of bias following viral videos purportedly showing him slapping a woman during the recent Cockroach [] The post Delhi High Court rejects plea to shift probe from policeman facing slapping allegations during CJP protest appeared first on India Legal .
The Union government on Tuesday raised a preliminary objection before the Delhi High Court to the maintainability of applications seeking a stay on the show cause notice issued by the Estate Officer on June 29 under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. Appearing before Justice Avneesh Jhingan, the Centre contended that the [] The post Centre invokes Public Premises Act to oppose pleas challenging Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction before High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Branch says the arrested, Mohammed Farid, 60, is an active member of a gang allegedly involved in several similar thefts across Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Mumbai Crime Branch Summons Whistleblower in MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Leak Case
Mumbai, July 28: The investigation into the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector recruitment exam leak has intensified. Rishikesh Gangarde, who claimed the exam paper was leaked, has been summoned by the Mumbai Crime Branch for questioning. On Tuesday, Rishikesh arrived at the Crime Branch office with his lawyer, where the interrogation is ongoing. ... Read more Mumbai Crime Branch Summons Whistleblower in MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Leak Case
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of allegations of excessive force used by the Delhi Police against student protesters during the July 20 demonstration at Jantar Mantar and issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a detailed response. In an order passed on July 25, the Commission acted [] The post NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged police excess during CJP protest, seeks report from Delhi Police appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to inquire into allegations of violence during the recent student protests over examination paper leaks and other alleged irregularities. The Court also directed the immediate release of students detained or arrested in connection [] The post Jantar Mantar protest: Supreme Court directs immediate release of students without criminal record, to order SIT probe appeared first on India Legal .
Padma Bhushan Awardee Nori Sees Bright Future For Indias Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Indian-American radiation oncologist and 2026 Padma Bhushan awardee Dattatreyudu Nori has expressed confidence that India can eliminate cervical cancer in the coming years, saying the nationwide rollout of HPV vaccination has given the country a major advantage in preventing the disease.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court seeking directions to Meta, X, Google and government authorities to remove allegedly defamatory posts and AI-generated deepfakes linking him and his family to the Centres E20 ethanol-blending programme and allegations of corruption. Listed before the bench of Justice Arif Doctor, the [] The post Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay High Court against Meta, X, Google over AI Deepfakes, defamatory E20 posts appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging six NEET-UG 2026 answer key responses, refuses re-test
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the correctness of the official answers to six questions in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, declining to order a fresh evaluation or re-examination. The Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe refused to interfere with the final answer key issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) [] The post Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging six NEET-UG 2026 answer key responses, refuses re-test appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court hears plea by food volunteer alleging unlawful detention during CJP protests
Junaid Malik, who served as a food volunteer during the recent Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) student protests in Delhi, has approached the Supreme Court alleging that he was illegally detained, threatened and harassed by police officials. He has also accused the police of carrying out coercive action against his family members without following the due [] The post Supreme Court hears plea by food volunteer alleging unlawful detention during CJP protests appeared first on India Legal .
Modi Unveils Nilekani-Led Panel To Restore Trust In Indias Exams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system following widespread student protests over a medical entrance examination paper leak scandal that culminated in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25.
President Trump Renews Call To End Daylight Saving Time In U.S.
President Donald Trump has renewed his push to end the twice-yearly clock changes in the United States, saying he hopes the Senate will approve legislation that would end daylight saving time after it has already cleared the House of Representatives.
Vadhandhi, a crime thriller, returns for a second season. The new instalment premieres with a fresh investigation. Sasikumar takes the lead role as SI Moosa Raaza in Madurai. He reopens a complex political case after a shocking discovery. This season promises hidden secrets and unexpected twists for viewers. Read on to know when and where to watch the popular thriller series on OTT.
Odisha CMO missing file case handed over to Crime Branch
The killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and several others in 2008 triggered large-scale communal violence between Hindus and Christians in Kandhamal district, marking one of the worst incidents of anti-Christian violence in the State.
JAIPUR, July 27: In a major action under the Rajasthan governments zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women, the Ajmer Police and the local administration have begun demolishing the illegally acquired immovable properties and encroachments of the main accused arrested in a case involving the alleged sale and purchase of a minor girl for 32,000. The ... Read more Rajasthan Cracks Down on Crimes Against Women: Illegal Properties of Accused in 32,000 Minor Girl Trafficking Case Demolished
Cybercrime Cops Probe 1.10 Crore Fraud on Sailor
Cyberabad Cybercrime police are investigating a 1.10 crore investment fraud after a Merchant Navy sailor alleged he was duped with promises of Russian farmland ownership and high returns.
Nvidia Weighs $250 Billion Backing For OpenAI Mega Data Center
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to provide financing guarantees worth about $250 billion to OpenAI to support the construction of a massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center in the U.S., a move that could become one of the biggest infrastructure investments in the AI industry.
Speeding Car Kills Indian-Origin Ohio State Student
An Indian-origin student at Ohio State University was killed after a speeding car struck him while he was walking on a sidewalk in Ohio, authorities said.
Nandan Nilekani, S Somnath Among Six On Modis Exam Reform Panel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named a six-member high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India's examination system more secure and preventing future paper leaks, days after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a month-long Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over the NEET paper leak.
Bangladesh: Charges filed against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others in crimes against humanity case
Dhaka's International Crimes Tribunal has filed charges against Sheikh Hasina and forty others. These charges relate to a 2013 police crackdown on an Islamist rally. Several people were reportedly killed during the police action against Hefazat-e-Islam's protest. The tribunal issued arrest warrants for fugitives, including former officials.
Ankit Sharma murder case: Delhi court reserves verdict on quantum of sentence for Tahir Hussain
A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the quantum of sentence for former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four other convicts in the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. After hearing detailed submissions from the prosecution and the defence, Additional Sessions Judge [] The post Ankit Sharma murder case: Delhi court reserves verdict on quantum of sentence for Tahir Hussain appeared first on India Legal .
IOC USA, Telangana Minister Holds San Francisco Rally Backing Students In India
A solidarity gathering in support of students in India and peaceful democratic protest was held at the Mahatma Gandhi Statue in San Francisco on Thursday, July 23, bringing together Telangana Cabinet Minister Seethakka, leaders of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) USA, students, and members of the Indian community.
Supreme Court mulls uniform protocol for protests, questions lack of safety gear for police
The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it may seek responses from States and Union Territories on why adequate protective equipment, including helmets and other safety gear, is not provided to police personnel deployed during large public demonstrations while hearing a batch of petitions alleging police brutality during student protests over the NEET paper leak [] The post Supreme Court mulls uniform protocol for protests, questions lack of safety gear for police appeared first on India Legal .
After sessions court allowed the custody plea, SIT took Dr. Ram into custody from Kannur Special Sub-jail for evidence collection and further interrogation
Two more held in Kolkata protest violence over NEET paper leak, police reconstruct crime scene
Kolkata Police apprehended two more individuals, bringing total arrests to sixteen. These arrests are connected to violence during a protest march against the NEET paper leak. Investigators recreated the incident with five accused persons at Dorina Crossing. The state government invoked the West Bengal Public Safety Act for the case. Seven FIRs have been registered concerning the protest demonstration.
Supreme Court stays BCI resolution increasing State Bar Council seats during ongoing elections
The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of a resolution passed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) seeking to increase the number of elected members in State Bar Councils during the ongoing elections, holding that the move is contrary to the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Supreme [] The post Supreme Court stays BCI resolution increasing State Bar Council seats during ongoing elections appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on an appeal filed by Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Gopi challenging the Kerala High Courts refusal to dismiss an election petition questioning his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Thrissur constituency. A Bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on Suresh Gopi plea challenging Kerala High Court verdict on Thrissur election victory appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court permits States with fewer than 1,000 consumer cases to rationalise District Forums
The Supreme Court has observed that States with fewer than 1,000 pending consumer disputes may abolish some District Consumer Forums and transfer their cases to serving judicial officers, subject to the prior approval of the jurisdictional High Court. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana [] The post Supreme Court permits States with fewer than 1,000 consumer cases to rationalise District Forums appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Union government on a writ petition filed by Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal challenging the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution, which, according to him, allowed legislators to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law by taking the route of political party [] The post Anti-defection law: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on Kapil Sibal plea challenging Tenth Schedule appeared first on India Legal .
Did Abhijeet Dipkes Movement Win Or Just Replace One Minister?
After the resignation of the Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke made this statement the next day in a speech at Jantar Mantar, which has gone viral.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem plea seeking premature release
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem seeking premature release on the ground that, after accounting for the period spent in custody as an undertrial and the remission earned for good conduct in prison, he has already undergone more than the maximum [] The post Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem plea seeking premature release appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court to hear NEET CBT plea with other petitions seeking examination reforms
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing a petition seeking to conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode instead of the existing pen-and-paper format, observing that the issue would be considered along with other pending pleas seeking structural reforms in the examination system. The Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and [] The post Supreme Court to hear NEET CBT plea with other petitions seeking examination reforms appeared first on India Legal .
Karnataka High Court strikes down Centres capacity-based pan masala cess as violative of Article 14
The Karnataka High Court has struck down the Health Security-cum-National Security Cess Act, 2025 and the Rules framed under it, holding that the Union governments method of levying cess on pan masala manufacturers based on the presumed production capacity of pouch-packing machines, rather than actual production, was arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of Article 14 of [] The post Karnataka High Court strikes down Centres capacity-based pan masala cess as violative of Article 14 appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court orders takedown of Kala Hiran teaser links in Salman Khan personality rights case
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the removal of various online links containing the teaser of the proposed film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, observing that the promotional material prima facie infringed actor Salman Khans personality rights and had the potential to cause irreparable harm to his reputation. The film is alleged to [] The post Delhi High Court orders takedown of Kala Hiran teaser links in Salman Khan personality rights case appeared first on India Legal .
A Quarter Millenium into American Democracy
AMERICAN DEMOCRACY remains robust as it marked its remarkable 250-year commitment to the ideal of self-government earlier this month. This endurance is not merely a matter of administrative convenience, but a testament to a nation that has projected itself as placing human dignity at the epicenter of the democratic experiment. It has sustained a constitutional structure that has securely housed democracy for two and a half centuries. Celebrating this milestone is not a license for erasure of historical wrongs committed in the nations name. Rather, it serves as an acknowledgment that the citizenry is free enough today to confront those failures, learn from them, and chart a more hopeful course. It offers a moment to reflect on the crucial strides American democracy has made. Indeed, the nation's finest moments have defined the expansion of the foundational principles captured in the Declaration of Independence . The document emphatically claims these truths as self-evident, asserting that all people are endowed with certain unalienable rightschief among them, Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Despite the deep imperfections of the men who drafted and ratified this text, successive generations of Americans have kept the democratic flame alive. While the light has fluttered numerous times, the public has not let it extinguish. The founders possessed a universal vision but limited it to a privileged few, excluding women and people of color. Yet, even in securing these rights restrictively, they engineered a structure of self-government that was destined for universal application. The constitutional separation of powers has allowed American democracy to rebound time and again, providing movements the legal and political pathways to effect change. While the Civil War exposed the limitations of always achieving such progress nonviolently, it was a democratically elected president, Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the Union and abolished slavery. In the centuries since, the United States has continually expanded its circle of inclusion through nonviolent movements, from womens suffrage and African-American civil rights to disability and gender advocacy. Even today that work continues with vigor. Democracy has never been seen as a solved problem but seen as the method to solve problems. Despite the deep imperfections of the men who drafted and ratified this text, successive generations of Americans have kept the democratic flame alive. The American economic model has constantly tested American democracy. The social safety nets that the rest of the developed world takes for granted have been glaringly fragile for Americans. Millions of Americans still go to bed without any health coverage . American higher education has got out of reach for the average family. Affordability has emerged as the defining issue for this generation of Americans who find their futures uncertain. This has led to a remarkable convergence between the right and the left. While self-proclaimed nativism holds an unfortunate sway over parts of the right, the vast majority of the country living paycheck to paycheck, if they even have a paycheck, is demanding a politics that addresses their struggles. Four out of ten kids in America over the past decade, across the Biden and Trump administrations, were effectively born in poverty with their births financed by Medicaid, the government insurance program for the poorest. While the word dignity is not explicitly in the founding documents, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness sums up what makes a life dignified. Social participation in a democracy that denies a dignified living is an inadequate commitment to the Declarations creed. The emerging leadership of America is taking the mantle of the Declaration and making the case of economic inclusion through this rallying around affordability. The natural evolution of American dignity today demands its leaders to address the affordability crisis by reimagining capitalism that has fallen short of its own promise of prosperity. It is legitimate for the world to judge American democracy through the lens of its foreign policy. The American record is checkered to be generous. But to see that as Americas totality is missing what the world can actually learn from its evolutionary story with its ups and downs. Using a sports metaphor, we love our champions not just for winning but their resilience after theyve been defeated. Some of the loudest criticisms of American foreign policy have often come from its youth. Their passion for democracy and human dignity has been a constant source of self-correction albeit partial in some instances. In a nation built by immigrants, their recent targeting attempts to erode the founding principles but the peoples response has been steadfast. In a nation built by immigrants, their recent targeting attempts to erode the founding principles but the peoples response has been steadfast. Just look at the roster of candidates gaining traction in local and state elections filled with immigrants from every corner of the globe. Americans dont back down when they feel their democracy is in duress, they stand up to heal it. American patriotism is stronger than its nationalism and thats a testament to the creed that places the people and their communities at the center of public life, not imagined enemies. Yes, American society is not immune to dehumanization and the chorus of those voices has grown louder but Americans are responding by exercising what the founders put in place. They are reinvesting in their democracy through their activism and votes and in the process deepening its roots for the next 250 years. For more than three decades now Ive been a policy advocate because I am the descendant of Indian freedom fighters. They too laid the foundation of a nation that aspired to ensure the dignity of all its people through self-government. I have found policy to be my calling working on drafting it, working on mobilizing people and challenging elected leaders to fulfil their oaths, both in India and the United States. So, when my daughter, Sarea, the great grand-daughter of freedom fighters from Uttar Pradesh, volunteered for the winning Maryland state senate campaign of Amar Mukunda, whose great grandfather was a freedom fighter from Karnataka, it was a moment of deep reflection. Two incredible democratic traditions had fully meshed. The American mosaic should inspire the world. Give it a second look.
Scientists Trace Human Eye Evolution To A Tiny One-Eyed Ancestor
A tiny sea creature that lived nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to understanding how human eyes evolved, according to a new study by researchers from Lund University in Sweden and the University of Sussex in the U.K.
Several Injured In Shooting At Seattle Food Festival
A shooting at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival left several people injured on Sunday, July 26, forcing visitors to flee in panic as police rushed to the scene at Seattle Center.
Call 181, receive justice quickly: Delhi DCW Chair Lata Gupta's first message after appointment
Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of 'Fomenting Hate', Calls ICC War-Crimes Charges 'Bogus'
Netanyahu said he intends to be in New York in September to address the annual UN gathering of world leaders, despite the mayor's suggestion that he is not welcome
PM Modi Appoints Pralhad Joshi as Indias New Education Minister
indica News Bureau- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as the Union Minister for Education, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan, whose resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. After taking charge, on Sunday, July 26, Joshi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility. Today, I assumed []
BHOPAL Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court has voiced significant concerns regarding the diminishing space for expressing divergent views in India, criticizing the increasing trend of arrests for peaceful protests and the imposition of stringent bail conditions that curtail fundamental liberties. Speaking at the 5th Justice G.P. Singh Memorial lecture organized by the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, Justice Bhuyan underscored the importance of debate and dissent as essential elements of a healthy democracy. Justice Bhuyan observed that public avenues for accommodating varied opinions are contracting, leading to situations where students protesting for their rights are arrested and face prolonged detention without bail. Even when bail is granted, [] Supreme Court Justice Expresses Concern Over Shrinking Public Space for Dissent and Restrictive Bail Conditions
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation not the end, fight for justice for students continues: Congress
Addressing a 'Tiranga' march in the Chandivali area to celebrate Pradhan's resignation, senior party leader Naseem Khan demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination and strict action against those responsible.
Police seek heavy station upgrade for Coimbatore city cybercrime unit
The education ministers resignation happened because the young believed there is no wrong season for justice, no convenient hour at which a wrong at last becomes worth calling out.
