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.
Crime Branch to Probe Disappearance of Laxmanananda Saraswati Murder Inquiry File from CMO
The Crime Branch will also ascertain if any individual had directed or influenced the removal of the file from official records.
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
Supreme Court to continue monitoring probe into Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case
The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that it would continue to monitor the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, stressing that its primary objective was to ensure a fair, transparent, time-bound and high-quality investigation. The Bench of Chief [] The post Supreme Court to continue monitoring probe into Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case appeared first on India Legal .
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 .
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition challenging its March 24, 2026 judgment holding that a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste (SC) loses that status immediately upon converting to any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan held that there was no error [] The post Supreme Court dismisses review plea, upholds March verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status after conversion 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
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.
No Law Bars Eating Chicken on Ganga: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Supreme Court Judge Questions Arrest of Muslim Youths, Warns Against Criminalising Dissent
What did the protest at Jantar Mantar achieve?
By Justice Markandey Katju (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman of the Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own.) The Cockroach Janta Party ( CJP ) protest which began on 19th June 2026 at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, ended on 25th July with the resignation []
Hate crime fell in Q2 2026 in Telangana, but theres more to this
Hyderabad:On June 27, a group of men walked into Bharat Chandra School in Armoor, in Telanganas Nizamabad district and confronted the principal in front of the police. The principal, 37-year-old Amer Khan, was slapped. The man who slapped him was Mandula Balu, the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) town president in Armoor. The alleged offence was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Crime Branch Chargesheets Three in Rs 23 Lakh Fake Government Jobs Scam
EOW says forged appointment orders, identity cards and verification documents were used to dupe job seekers.
Dr Mandaviya hails Anahat Singh on winning historic World Junior squash title
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday, July 25 hailed teenage squash player Anahat Singh for becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship title in Ontario, Canada.
Even low doses of alcohol are detrimental to health, but not part of dietary guidelines
According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 228.4 million people (79.2%) over the age of 12 years mentioned having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, and 178.7 million people (62.0%) in this age group reported that they drank in the past year. When such a large majority of people are consumers of alcohol, then there is bound to be its acceptance in society and guaranteed fake support systems that will legitimize its use, contrary to what science says.
CJP agitation ends, but fight for justice on: Protesters
The Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar concluded peacefully on Saturday evening. Organizers and supporters vowed to continue their struggle for systemic overhaul and accountability. The resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan was welcomed by attendees. Protesters presented a five-point exam reform charter to the government for consideration. The CJP asserted that this victory was merely the beginning of their efforts.
Crickets Endangered Species: The Genuine All-Rounder
Cricket has always celebrated its run-machine batters and feared its lethal wicket-takers. But the icons who truly define eras are those who master both.
Study Links Frailty To Higher Risk Of Enlarged Prostate In Older Men
Older men with higher levels of frailty are more likely to experience an enlarged prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study that analyzed health data from thousands of men in China and the United States.
Ahead of midterm polls, heres why many Americans wont vote for Republicans
By Kenneth Tiven More Americans now appear to recognize that US President Donald Trump has engaged the USA in six wars at the same time, giving voters multiple issues to oppose. The Republicans slim majority control of Congress is at risk in the midterm election just 100 days away on November 3, 2026. There is [] The post Ahead of midterm polls, heres why many Americans wont vote for Republicans appeared first on India Legal .
NVIDIA, SK Group Join Hands On USD 500 Billion AI, Chip Partnership
NVIDIA and South Korea's SK Group have unveiled an artificial intelligence and semiconductor partnership worth more than USD 500 billion, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure collaborations announced to date.
CJP Calls Off 36-Day Protest After Government Accepts Key Demands
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its 36-day nationwide agitation after the Centre agreed to all of the student group's key demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and assurances on compensation for families of students who died by suicide and protection for protesters.
In this second part of a wide-ranging conversation with SANJAY RAMAN SINHA, former Supreme Court judge JUSTICE JK MAHESHWARI reflects on building a High Court from the ground up, tackling judicial pendency, safeguarding judicial independence, regulating AI, defending due process, and explaining why transfers are institutional decisionsnot political punishments The post The Institution Above All appeared first on India Legal .
CJI Surya Kant calls for greater adoption of ADR, says India must emerge as global arbitration hub
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has called for greater adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to address mounting judicial pendency, saying India must position itself as a global hub for international commercial arbitration. Speaking at the SIAC Annual India Conference on Friday, the Chief Justice highlighted the scale of pending litigation, noting [] The post CJI Surya Kant calls for greater adoption of ADR, says India must emerge as global arbitration hub appeared first on India Legal .
Dharmendra Pradhan Quits After Weeks Of NEET-Linked Protests
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, saying he was stepping down in the larger interest of students and to ensure that the country's youth do not become trapped in a web of confusion.
In the case of a bank employees dismissal and the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, larger questions emerge about the security system of the bank and whether they were employed to protect customers in the first place The post Security Sans A System appeared first on India Legal .
The apex court pushes for uniform post-retirement benefits, arguing that judicial dignity should not depend on the state in which a judge once served The post One Bench, One Standard appeared first on India Legal .
Centre introduces Bill in Rajya Sabha seeking 3-year jail term for disrupting Vande Mataram
The Union government has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking to extend statutory legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram by making its intentional disruption or obstruction a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment of up to three years, or fine, or both. The proposed [] The post Centre introduces Bill in Rajya Sabha seeking 3-year jail term for disrupting Vande Mataram appeared first on India Legal .
The Courtroom Beyond The Court
By Inderjit Badhwar There are moments when a seemingly routine administrative decision reveals something much larger about the age we live in. The Bar Council of Indias recent directive requiring aspiring advocates to sign an affidavit governing the ethical use of artificial intelligence, digital platforms and courtroom material is one such moment. Read casually, it [] The post The Courtroom Beyond The Court appeared first on India Legal .
The BCIs new affidavit for aspiring advocates is more than a regulatory directive. It is the legal professions response to a transformed world where court proceedings are livestreamed, judicial remarks become viral content, artificial intelligence can fabricate evidence, and public opinion often races ahead of judicial verdicts The post When The Courtroom Goes Viral appeared first on India Legal .
The Martyr Who Reclaimed The Faith
A century after Samundris death in a British prison, his extraordinary role in the Gurdwara Reform Movement is being remembered not merely as history, but as the story of a man whose courage, sacrifice and uncompromising principles helped reshape Sikh institutionsand whose legacy continues through generations The post The Martyr Who Reclaimed The Faith appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi court denies regular bail to doctor accused in NEET-UG paper leak case
A Delhi court has refused to grant regular bail to a paediatrician from Maharashtras Latur district accused in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, observing that the alleged conspiracy undermined the integrity of one of the countrys largest competitive examinations. Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Ajay Gupta of the Rouse Avenue Courts said [] The post Delhi court denies regular bail to doctor accused in NEET-UG paper leak case appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Delhi Police to initiate criminal proceedings against persons allegedly involved in violence, arson, assaults on police personnel and damage to public property during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest at Jantar Mantar. The Division Bench [] The post Delhi High Court declines plea seeking criminal action against protesters over assault on police, damage to public property appeared first on India Legal .
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has clarified that the Supreme Court never refused to entertain petitions relating to the ongoing student protests over alleged examination irregularities, asserting that the apex court remains accessible to every citizen and is committed to protecting fundamental rights and addressing genuine grievances in accordance with the Constitution, the [] The post Supreme Court open to every citizen, committed to hearing all genuine grievances in accordance with law: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on India Legal .
Telangana Leads Nation in Cybercrime Victim Money Restoration: TGCSB
TGCSB Director Shikha Goel said Telangana is amongst the top states in the country in using the MRM module for money restoration for victims of cybercrimes
A new report by the Peoples Union for Democratic Rights reveals that records pertaining to arrests and killing by security forces in the Maosit crackdown in Chhattisgarh raise questions on the true magnitude of arbitrary arrests and encounter killings.
Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Man in Cambodia Job Fraud Case
SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of duping a job seeker with a false promise of employment in Cambodia, where the victim was allegedly forced into online scamming instead of the promised job. According to officials, the chargesheet in []
President Trump Defends Tariffs, Says They Are Bringing Trillions In Investment
President Donald Trump has defended his administration's latest tariffs, saying they are helping bring record investment into the United States and will stand up to legal challenges.
New Bill Seeks 3-Year Halt To H-1B Visas, Tougher Rules For Foreign Workers
A Republican senator has unveiled a sweeping proposal that would dramatically reshape the H-1B visa program, including a three-year pause on new visas, a sharp reduction in annual approvals, and tougher rules for employers and foreign workers.
Justice has two standards: Er Rashid on Kashmir vs Delhi protests
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing disruptions in Parliament, MP Baramulla Er Rashid on Friday strongly protested against mass detentions and the bulldozing of residential houses (of militants) in Kashmir. As soon as the House assembled, Er Rashid entered the Well of the House and protested against mass detentions and the demolition of residential houses in []
Crime against women in J&K drops for third straight year
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 3,405 3,937 3,716 3,653 3,366 Source: NCRB data tabled in Lok Sabha, Unstarred Question No. 1078, July 24, 2026 Srinagar, Jul 24: Cases registered under crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir declined to 3,366 in 2024 from 3,653 in 2023, continuing a fall that began after cases peaked at 3,937 in 2021, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha on Friday by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur. The figures were tabled in reply to an unstarred question by Anil Yeshwant Desai, Lok Sabha member from Mumbai South Central and a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, who had asked whether crime against women had increased significantly across the country and sought State and Union Territory-wise details for the last five years. The minister said the data was compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs and published in its report Crime in India, the latest edition of which covers 2024. Five-year trend According to the Annexure tabled with the answer, cases registered under crime against women in Jammu and Kashmir stood at 3,405 in 2020, rose to 3,937 in 2021, then eased to 3,716 in 2022, 3,653 in 2023 and 3,366 in 2024. The 2024 figure is about 14 percent lower than the 2021 peak. The trend in Jammu and Kashmir runs counter to the all-India pattern. Nationally, cases registered under crime against women rose every year over the same period, from 3,71,503 in 2020 to 4,41,534 in 2024, an increase of nearly 19 percent, the data showed. Ladakh, carved out as a separate Union Territory, recorded a rise over the period, with cases going up from 9 in 2020 to 34 in 2024, though the numbers remain small in absolute terms. Workplace harassment cases On sexual harassment at the workplace, Thakur said the Ministry launched the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal on August 29, 2024, to help complainants track cases filed with Internal Committees and Local Committees set up under the POSH Act, 2013. As of July 21, 2026, the portal had logged 510 complaints nationally, of which 208 had been disposed of, she said. The minister added that the portal is not a statutory oversight mechanism but an information aid, and that monitoring implementation of the POSH Act remains the responsibility of the concerned State and Union Territory governments. Schemes cited Responding on steps taken for women's safety, the minister listed the Women Helpline (181), the Emergency Response Support System (112), One Stop Centres, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and the Mission Shakti Portal launched in January 2025 as measures being run under the Centre's Mission Shakti umbrella scheme. She said 657 One Stop Centres across the country have been integrated with the Women Helpline to allow faster transfer of cases needing on-ground intervention. The minister also pointed to the National Commission for Women's 24x7 helpline, numbered 14490, and to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre's portal at cybercrime.gov.in for reporting cyber offences against women and children, saying that action on such complaints rests with State and Union Territory law enforcement agencies.
Justice for Students echoes in Ponda as Cong holds protest
NT Reporter Ponda The Ponda Block Congress Committee, along with a large group of students, on Friday organised a protest at Kranti Maidan against the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and comprehensive reforms to the national examination system. The protest, held under the []
Miri Piri Khalsa March sets off for Damdama Sahib with message of justice, religious freedom
UPSIFS wraps up 42-day crime scene management course; 94 UP police personnel trained
DVAC Calls for Action as Domestic Violence Deaths Surge
A recent surge in domestic violence fatalities has rattled local communities, prompting advocacy leaders to issue an urgent call for widespread vigilance, stronger prevention measures, and sustained public funding.
After a controversial elevation superseding three judges in the Nepalese Supreme Court under the Balen Shah regime, Nepals Chief Justice Manoj Sharma is on his first official visit to India, as courts across South Asia reel through varying forms of executive pressures.
AIDSO voices concern over rising crimes against women, children
Technology-driven policing key to tackling cyber crime, says Telangana DGP C.V. Anand
NEET is against Tamil Nadus social justice principles, say protesters
At a protest in the CPI State Office, a crowd of predominantly youngsters raised slogans calling for the complete scrapping of NEET examinations as well as the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
NDTV Exclusive: Chief Justice Surya Kant Clarifies Don't Waste Our Time Remark
It was reported wrongly that the Supreme Court declined to hear the petition, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told NDTV
Switching Cancer Treatment Earlier May Improve Cure Rates, Study Finds
A new study suggests that changing cancer treatments before tumors stop responding could help patients avoid drug resistance and improve the chances of eliminating the disease.
Rajasthan Police Registers 460 E-Zero FIRs, New Cyber Crime System Shows Immediate Impact
Jaipur, July 24: Rajasthan Polices new initiative to tackle cyber fraud has shown immediate results, with seven E-Zero FIRs registered within the first 18 hours of the systems implementation. The initiative has been launched under the direction of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar Sharma to ensure faster action in cyber fraud cases involving ... Read more Rajasthan Police Registers 460 E-Zero FIRs, New Cyber Crime System Shows Immediate Impact
Ashiss Kumar Dash To Lead Infosys From April 2027
Infosys has named company veteran Ashiss Kumar Dash as its next chief executive officer, setting the stage for a planned leadership transition even as the IT services giant reported mixed first-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook.
KTR demands justice for students, resignation of Union Education Minister for NEET paper leak
He accuses CM Revanth Reddy of diverting attention from students issues rather than confronting the Centre
Crimes Against Women Fall in Jammu Kashmir for Fourth Straight Year, Lok Sabha Told
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a fourth consecutive annual decline in crimes against women in 2024, with 3,366 cases registered compared with 3,653 in 2023, while Ladakh reported an increase to 34 cases from 20 a year earlier, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The figures were provided by the Ministry of Women and []
AgustaWestland case: Supreme Court grants Centre three weeks to respond to Christian Michel plea
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Union government a final opportunity of three weeks to file its counter affidavit in the petition filed by alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel James, challenging his continued detention in connection with the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter procurement scam. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice [] The post AgustaWestland case: Supreme Court grants Centre three weeks to respond to Christian Michel plea appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court bans unauthorised circulation of court proceedings on digital platforms
The Supreme Court on Friday passed an interim order prohibiting the unauthorised extraction, editing, modification, dissemination, reposting, uploading, sharing or monetisation of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without prior permission from the competent authority. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post Supreme Court bans unauthorised circulation of court proceedings on digital platforms appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court refers plea on CJP protest violence to Chief Justice-led Bench
The petition, which came up before Justice Prateek Jalan, seeks directions for ensuring the safety and security of the citizens of Delhi from the violent protests being held under the garb of protest at Jantar Mantar
Delhi High Court questions ECI over deployment of school teachers for electoral roll revision
The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to deploy school teachers as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital, asking whether the constitutional powers vested in the poll body under Article 324 permit such action without [] The post Delhi High Court questions ECI over deployment of school teachers for electoral roll revision appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court calls for permanent reforms in conduct of NEET-UG exam
The Supreme Court has underscored the need for comprehensive structural, administrative and technological reforms in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG), stressing that the examination ecosystem must move beyond ad hoc measures and adopt permanent institutional safeguards to preserve the integrity, transparency and credibility of one of the countrys largest high-stakes competitive examinations. [] The post Supreme Court calls for permanent reforms in conduct of NEET-UG exam appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted an accused in a digital arrest fraud case to withdraw his special leave petition challenging the denial of bail after orally observing that such offences could justify the invocation of organised crime provisions. The matter was heard by the Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post Digital arrest fraud case: Accused withdraws bail plea after Supreme Court questions non-invocation of organised crime provisions appeared first on India Legal .
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday clarified that no writ petition had been filed before the Supreme Court in connection with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar and criticised what he described as inaccurate and reckless media reporting suggesting that the Court had refused to grant an urgent [] The post CJI Surya Kant refutes media reports claiming Supreme Court rejected plea on CJP protests, says no writ petition was filed appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court proposes special courts for speedy trial in Manipur violence cases
The Supreme Court on Friday proposed constituting special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising out of the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur and directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to expedite pending investigations and file charge sheets at the earliest. The Bench of Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court proposes special courts for speedy trial in Manipur violence cases appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court welcomes foreign judges ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations of UNCITRAL
The Supreme Court on Friday welcomed a delegation of senior judges from five countries, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant introducing the visiting dignitaries in Courtroom No. 1 ahead of events marking the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The delegation included Nepal Chief Justice Manoj Kumar [] The post Supreme Court welcomes foreign judges ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations of UNCITRAL appeared first on India Legal .
New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
A man has been arrested after police said he stabbed two men in separate, nonfatal attacks on Manhattans Upper West Side
Delhi High Court designates special judge to fast-track paper leak cases
The Delhi High Court has designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as the Special Judge to exclusively hear and conduct the expeditious trial of criminal cases arising from question paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations. In a notification issued on Thursday evening, the High Court appointed judge Baliga as Special Judge [] The post Delhi High Court designates special judge to fast-track paper leak cases appeared first on India Legal .
