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Narendra Modi breaks silence on Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Our daughters will get justice

I want to assure the nation that no criminal will be spared. Justice will be done. Our daughters will get justice, he said at an event to inaugurate the B.R. Ambedkar memorial in New Delhi.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 12:05 pm

President Trump Rejects Claims Israel Shared Iran Assassination Intelligence

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, July 10, dismissed reports that Israel had provided intelligence about a new Iranian plot to assassinate him, saying the claims were not supported by Israeli officials.

indicanews 11 Jul 2026 8:56 am

India Calls For End To Economic Embargoes, Sanctions At UN

India has renewed its opposition to unilateral economic sanctions and trade embargoes at the United Nations, saying such measures undermine national sovereignty and prevent people from enjoying basic human rights and economic development.

indicanews 11 Jul 2026 8:36 am

5th DCC meeting for strengthening of judicial infra, justice delivery system held at Kulgam

Shopian, Jul 10: To combat drug abuse and promote a healthier society, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Administration Zainapora on Friday organised a comprehensive drug de-addiction awareness programme at Govt. SMM Degree College, Zainapora, under the ongoing 100-Day anti-drug campaign being implemented across JK. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zainapora, Bilal Ahmad, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest, reaffirmed the administration's unwavering commitment towards eradicating drug abuse and narcotics from society. Addressing a large gathering of students, faculty members, healthcare professionals and government officials, he stated that the anti-drug campaign has been progressing vigorously across Sub-Division Zainapora over the past two-and-a-half months and has yielded encouraging results. SDM informed that illegal poppy cultivation has been reduced to zero across Sub-Division Zainapora, while nearly 28 kilometres of roadside wild cannabis growth has been identified and destroyed through sustained field operations and coordinated enforcement measures. He emphasized that the campaign against narcotic cultivation and substance abuse would continue with renewed vigour under the guidance and support of Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta. The SDM further stated that individuals affected by substance abuse are being actively facilitated for treatment, counselling and rehabilitation to enable their reintegration into society as healthy, productive and responsible citizens. Calling upon the youth to become ambassadors of change, he urged them to remain vigilant, stay away from drugs and actively support the administration's efforts to build a healthy, progressive and drug-free society. Speaking on the occasion, G.A. Qureshi, Honorary Treasurer, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K, said that the programme had been organised as part of the Union Territory-wide anti-drug campaign being carried out under the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, Jammu & Kashmir. He highlighted the humanitarian and voluntary role of Indian Red Cross Society in promoting public awareness, social responsibility and community well-being. He appealed to the younger generation to adopt healthy lifestyle and contribute towards the creation of a drug-free society. Earlier, Prof. Shaista Masrat, Principal, Government SMM Degree College Zainapora, underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in shaping responsible citizens through continuous awareness and preventive interventions. She appreciated the collective efforts of the administration, healthcare professionals, civil society organisations and educational institutions in addressing the growing challenge of drug abuse and encouraged students to actively participate in awareness and prevention initiatives. The programme also featured expert sessions by medical professionals from Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and Community Health Centre (CHC) Zainapora. Dr. Afaq Hyder and Dr. Suhail Malik delivered detailed presentations on the health, social and psychological consequences of substance abuse, preventive measures, early identification of addiction and the importance of timely intervention, treatment and rehabilitation. An interactive session was held during which students actively engaged with the experts and raised several questions relating to substance abuse, mental health and rehabilitation. The queries were comprehensively addressed by the medical professionals. As part of the programme, Dr. Suhail Malik also conducted a practical demonstration on First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), highlighting the importance of emergency response skills in saving livesduring critical situations.

RisingKashmir 11 Jul 2026 8:27 am

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Sikkims First Woman High Court Judge, Retires As Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Gangtok, July 11 : Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, one of the most distinguished daughters of Sikkim and the first woman from the state to become [] The post Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Sikkims First Woman High Court Judge, Retires As Chief Justice Of Patna High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 11 Jul 2026 7:59 am

A decade of POCSO cases in Telangana: Over half remain pending trial as judicial backlog delays justice

Between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2026, Telangana registered 31,117 cases under the POCSO Act. Of these, 16,348 cases, or 52.54%, remain pending trial, while another 2,863 cases (9.20%) are still under investigation.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 6:57 am

Justice Sudhir Singh appointed acting CJ of Patna HC

The Times of India 10 Jul 2026 11:17 pm

Mule Accounts, Ghost SIMs Fuel Cybercrime: Sajjanar

Highlighting the scale of the challenge, he noted that Hyderabad alone is losing nearly Rs 1 crore every day to cyber frauds, underlining the urgent need for collective action.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jul 2026 10:08 pm

Video Games May Give A Small Boost To Memory And Thinking: Study

Playing video games may do more than provide entertainment. A large review of research has found that people who play video games tend to perform slightly better on a range of cognitive tasks, including memory, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 6:17 pm

Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse A Crime, Headmaster To Be Tried: Supreme Court

The court set aside orders of the trial court and the Gauhati High Court that had discharged the headmistress from prosecution for allegedly failing to report the complaint of an eight-year-old student.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 6:15 pm

Supreme Court slams Maharashtra over inaction in 2022 murder case

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government over the slow progress of a murder trial, observing that while the State routinely opposes bail applications, it fails to ensure that criminal trials are conducted expeditiously. A Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Sheel Nagu made the observations while hearing the [] The post Supreme Court slams Maharashtra over inaction in 2022 murder case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 5:46 pm

After Governors Race, Nirav Shah Sets Sights On U.S. Senate

Indian American epidemiologist Nirav D Shah has entered the race for the U.S. Senate from Maine after the Democratic Party's nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew from the contest following allegations of sexual assault.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 5:19 pm

Bombay High Court orders removal of fake online content against Preity Zinta

The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to actor Preity Zinta in her suit seeking enforcement of her personality, publicity and moral rights against Google LLC, Meta Platforms, X, YouTube and several online intermediaries, directing the removal and blocking of AI-generated deepfakes, fake chatbot personas, manipulated images, GIFs and other unauthorised digital content exploiting [] The post Bombay High Court orders removal of fake online content against Preity Zinta appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 5:08 pm

Democracies Which Divide And Those Which Unite

Democracy sounds like a pleasant, rosy word. It was defined by former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln as government by the people, for the people, and of the people.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 4:55 pm

Litigant removed from Supreme Court after allegedly abusing bench, throwing case papers during hearing

The Supreme Court witnessed unprecedented scenes on Friday when a litigant appearing in person was forcibly removed from the courtroom after allegedly using abusive language against the Bench and hurling case papers during the hearing of his petition challenging an order of the Allahabad High Court. The incident took place before the Division Bench of [] The post Litigant removed from Supreme Court after allegedly abusing bench, throwing case papers during hearing appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 3:38 pm

Delhi High Court sentences actor Rajpal Yadav to three-month imprisonment in cheque bounce cases

The Delhi High Court on Friday sentenced Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to three months simple imprisonment in a batch of cheque dishonour cases after upholding his conviction, holding that he had repeatedly failed to honour settlement terms, payment commitments and undertakings furnished before the Court despite being granted several opportunities to resolve the dispute. The [] The post Delhi High Court sentences actor Rajpal Yadav to three-month imprisonment in cheque bounce cases appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 3:34 pm

Centre appoints Justice Sudhir Singh as Acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court

The Central Government on Friday notified the appointment of Justice Sudhir Singh as the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Meenakshi M Rai. In a notification dated July 10, 2026, the President of India, exercising powers under Article 223 of the Constitution, appointed Justice Singh to perform [] The post Centre appoints Justice Sudhir Singh as Acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 3:11 pm

Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee to give voice sample in West Bengal election campaign case

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the jurisdictional Magistrate on July 15 for recording of his voice sample in connection with a criminal case arising from his alleged remarks made during the campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The single-judge Bench of [] The post Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee to give voice sample in West Bengal election campaign case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 1:52 pm

Delhi High Court issues notice on Google appeal challenging Hindware trademark infringement verdict

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on Googles appeal challenging a single judges judgment that restrained the company from allowing advertisers to use the registered trademark HINDWARE as a keyword trigger under its Google Ads programme and directed Google LLC and Google India to jointly pay nominal damages of Rs 30 lakh for [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice on Google appeal challenging Hindware trademark infringement verdict appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 1:27 pm

Karur stampede: Madras High Court tells Tamil Nadu CM to provide compassionate jobs on temporary basis

The Madras High Court on Friday permitted the Tamil Nadu government to distribute appointment orders to the families of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede, while clarifying that the appointments would remain purely temporary and subject to the final outcome of the pending proceedings. The Division Bench of Justice CV Karthikeyan and Justice R [] The post Karur stampede: Madras High Court tells Tamil Nadu CM to provide compassionate jobs on temporary basis appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 1:05 pm

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe in Ram Mandir donation theft

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 13 a batch of writ petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged theft of donations from Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, along with a comprehensive forensic audit of the finances of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which [] The post Supreme Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe in Ram Mandir donation theft appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 12:52 pm

Cyber Crime Police file case against Facebook user over fake poster targeting Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran

According to police, the fabricated poster falsely attributed a statement to Sudheeran as criticising and insulting Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan, and carried both their photos

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 12:27 pm

MLC 2026: Fletcher, Narine Star As LA Knight Riders Beat Washington Freedom

The LA Knight Riders kept their Major League Cricket 2026 playoff hopes alive with an impressive 18-run victory over Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie in Texas on July 9, thanks to a strong batting display and a disciplined effort with the ball.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 12:16 pm

Allahabad High Court declines PILs seeking judicial commission, SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations

The Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain two public interest litigations (PILs) seeking the constitution of a Judicial Commission and a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of financial irregularities in donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Division Bench of Justice Rajan [] The post Allahabad High Court declines PILs seeking judicial commission, SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jul 2026 12:00 pm

WhatsApp Submits Response To India On Username Feature Row

The Indian government has begun reviewing Meta-owned WhatsApp's response to concerns over its proposed username feature, as discussions continue over whether the new option could increase the risk of online fraud and identity-related scams in the country.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 11:23 am

Israel Alerts U.S. To Alleged New Iranian Assassination Plot Against President Trump

Fresh intelligence shared by Israel with the United States has raised concerns over an alleged new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and CNN, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate following renewed strikes.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 11:14 am

Ketan Agarwal murder: Victim's father writes to President Murmu, seeks fast-track probe and speedy justice

Desperate for justice, Vishal Agarwal has turned to the President, appealing for a prompt court hearing in his son Ketans murder case. The family's grief is compounded by the recent death of Ketans grandfather. Vishal is calling for the investigation to expedite and for the harshest consequences for those responsible for this tragedy, aiming for closure and accountability.

The Economic Times 10 Jul 2026 10:22 am

Chennai To Host Historic Big Bash League Season Opener

For the first time in its history, Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) will begin its season outside Australia, with Chennai set to host the opening match of the 2026-27 tournament in a landmark moment for cricket ties between India and Australia.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 9:45 am

US Justice Department hindering probe of former Epstein ranch, New Mexico says

Jeffrey Epstein news: New Mexico's Attorney General accuses the Justice Department of delaying its investigation. He claims unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein are being withheld. The state reopened its probe into activities at Epstein's former ranch. The Justice Department stated it responded to the state's request in June. The agency offered assistance for any federal crimes uncovered by the investigation.

The Economic Times 10 Jul 2026 8:22 am

Injury knocks Ashwin out for rest of Major League Cricket season

The San Francisco Unicorns confirmed that former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the remainder of the 2026 Major League Cricket season because of a right knee injury, ending his much-anticipated debut campaign in the United States after just one appearance.

indicanews 10 Jul 2026 2:53 am

Ketan Agarwal's Father Writes To President, Seeks Justice In Murder Case

In an email, he said that the family has been devastated by the loss of Ketan and the subsequent death of his father within 20 days due to grief.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 1:21 am

Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as war crimes

Amnesty said it reached out to Israeli authorities, who said that some of the attacks were carried out against Hezbollah military objectives, while others were eferred for examination.

The Hindu 9 Jul 2026 11:27 pm

Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Stock Exchange (NSE), Chitra Ramkrishna, challenging the constitutional validity of the definitions of public duty and public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, holding that NSE performs functions of public importance and its [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 9:45 pm

Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates

The Delhi High Court on Thursday approved the designation of 85 advocates as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting convened to consider the recommendations of the Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates. The decision was taken after the Full Court examined the recommendations submitted by the designation committee, which had assessed the eligibility and [] The post Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 9:01 pm

Centre opposes mandatory disclosure of nicotine, tar content on cigarette packs over risk of misleading consumers

The Union government on Thursday informed the Kerala High Court that mandating cigarette manufacturers to disclose the numerical nicotine and tar content on cigarette packets without first prescribing statutory maximum permissible limits could mislead consumers and dilute the public health objective underlying the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade [] The post Centre opposes mandatory disclosure of nicotine, tar content on cigarette packs over risk of misleading consumers appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 7:41 pm

Indian Man Charged With Wifes Murder Months After Death In Washington

An Indian man living in Washington state has been charged with the murder of his wife nearly nine months after she was found dead in the bathroom of their apartment, with investigators alleging he planned the killing while maintaining a secret romantic relationship with another woman in India.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 7:20 pm

Dr. Meher Medavaram Begins Tenure As AAPI President

Dr. Meher Medavaram has taken over as the president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), outlining a vision centered on unity, transparency, inclusion, and stronger engagement as she begins leading the largest ethnic physicians' organization in the United States.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 6:50 pm

MEA Opens Applications For 88th Know India Programme

The Government of India has opened applications for the 88th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP), inviting young members of the Indian diaspora to explore the country's democratic institutions, technological progress, cultural heritage, and development journey through a two-week immersive visit.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 6:07 pm

The ICJ said yes to the right to strike, but ducked the hard questions

While the ICJ has affirmed the right to strike in principle, its silence on the rights scope and the authority of the ILOs supervisory bodies risks leaving the verdict an unfinished promise.

theleaflet 9 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

Report Crimes, Traffic Issues via WhatsApp: Police Remind Citizens

Citizens can report crimes, traffic issues and violations through dedicated number

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jul 2026 6:00 pm

Google Backs 20 AI Startups In 2026 India Accelerator

Google on Wednesday, July 8, has selected 20 AI-first startups for the 2026 edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator: India program, highlighting the rapid shift in the country's startup ecosystem toward advanced artificial intelligence solutions built for real-world applications.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 5:45 pm

Operation Thunderbolt: Hyderabad Police Crackdown on Drugs, Crime

The extensive sanitization sweep involved close coordination among various specialized wings of the city police

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jul 2026 5:09 pm

Jaipur Crime: 23-YO Woman Gets Mother Fatally Run Over By Scorpio SUV For Property, Govt Job; Hitmen Paid 7 Lakh

Jaipur Police arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly plotting her mother's murder over a property dispute and a government job. Investigators claimed Ayushi Sharma conspired with relatives and hired assailants to stage the killing as a road accident. Seven people have been arrested

IBTimes 9 Jul 2026 4:22 pm

Delhi High Court disposes of pleas challenging show jumping team selection after India opts out of Asian Games 2026

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a batch of petitions challenging the selection of riders for Indias Show Jumping team for the 2026 Asian Games after being informed that the country would not field a national team in the tournament. The single-judge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna on Wednesday recorded the statements made on [] The post Delhi High Court disposes of pleas challenging show jumping team selection after India opts out of Asian Games 2026 appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 4:22 pm

Meet Justice Ranjana Desai, the retired SC judge leading UCC drives from Uttarakhand to Maharashtra

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will lead Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code committee. This panel will examine legal and social aspects of common civil law. The committee has six months to submit its recommendations to the government. Justice Desai previously drafted Uttarakhand's landmark Uniform Civil Code legislation. Her expertise makes her a central figure in shaping these important state laws.

The Times of India 9 Jul 2026 4:09 pm

Women and transgender voters are being systematically erased from electoral rolls: All India Feminist Alliance writes to the Election Commission

Fifty signatories, including activists, lawyers and researchers, have urged the ECI to fix the Special Intensive Revisions patriarchal documentation norms, warning that women, transgender persons and minority communities are being disproportionately struck off electoral rolls.

theleaflet 9 Jul 2026 3:31 pm

Supreme Court pulls up AIIMS Acting Director over non-compliance, drops contempt proceedings after unconditional apology

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the Acting Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for failing to comply with its earlier judicial directions in a pending DNA paternity dispute, observing that his conduct prima facie warranted initiation of contempt proceedings. The Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice [] The post Supreme Court pulls up AIIMS Acting Director over non-compliance, drops contempt proceedings after unconditional apology appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 3:24 pm

Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on plea challenging eviction proceedings against Ambassador Hotel

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union of India and the Land & Development Office (L&DO) on a writ petition filed by Sir Sobha Singh & Sons Private Limited, owner of the Ambassador Hotel, challenging the eviction proceedings initiated under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, in respect [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on plea challenging eviction proceedings against Ambassador Hotel appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 3:17 pm

Delhi High Court upholds TRAIs advertisement cap for TV channels

The Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of Rule 7(11) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, and Regulation 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Standards of Quality of Service Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) Regulations, 2012, as amended in 2013, holding that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) [] The post Delhi High Court upholds TRAIs advertisement cap for TV channels appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

Calcutta High Court allows Trinamool Congress to operate 3 frozen bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim relief to All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by permitting it to operate its three frozen bank accounts under the supervision of a court-appointed Special Officer. The single-judge Bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya clarified that the accounts can be used only for meeting the partys day-to-day administrative expenses [] The post Calcutta High Court allows Trinamool Congress to operate 3 frozen bank accounts appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 2:22 pm

Iran calls US strikes a 'gross war crime'; says 'deal breaches' won't affect national interests

Iran stated it will not let US actions harm its national interests. The foreign ministry condemned recent US strikes on coastal provinces. Two bridges in eastern Iran were also targeted by these strikes. Tehran vowed to protect its interests against perceived US bullying. The nation will not allow deal breaches to affect its goals.

The Economic Times 9 Jul 2026 2:03 pm

Vedanta-Ravva Oil dispute: Delhi High Court clears enforcement of foreign arbitral awards worth USD 99 million

The Delhi High Court has rejected the Union governments objections to the enforcement of two foreign arbitral awards worth nearly USD 99 million in favour of Vedanta Limited and Singapore-based Ravva Oil Company in a long-running dispute arising from the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) governing the Ravva oil field in the Krishna-Godavari Basin. The single-judge [] The post Vedanta-Ravva Oil dispute: Delhi High Court clears enforcement of foreign arbitral awards worth USD 99 million appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 1:59 pm

Pet custody dispute: Delhi High Court to decide on Mahua Moitra visitation plea

The Delhi High Court has indicated that it will determine whether Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra should be permitted to visit her pet Rottweiler, Henry, amid an ongoing custody dispute with her estranged partner, Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. The single-judge Bench of Justice Sachin Datta made these observations on Wednesday while hearing an interim application [] The post Pet custody dispute: Delhi High Court to decide on Mahua Moitra visitation plea appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 1:43 pm

Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as acting Chairperson of NCLAT

The Central Government has appointed Justice (Retd) Yogesh Khanna, former Judge of the Delhi High Court and Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), as the officiating Chairperson of the appellate tribunal. He will head the NCLAT following the completion of the tenure of Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhushan on July 4, 2026, [] The post Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as acting Chairperson of NCLAT appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 1:37 pm

A Rare Opportunity for NRI Investors: Higher Dollar Returns and Leverage Without Currency Risk on FCNR Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a limited-time incentive designed to attract foreign currency deposits from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The initiative enhances the attractiveness of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits by enabling banks to offer significantly higher U.S. dollar interest rates while preserving one of the product's most compelling features elimination of exchange rate risk. The window for such deposits runs until September 30, 2026.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 12:38 pm

Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case

The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to DMK MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother V Ashok Kumar in a criminal case alleging an attempt at political horse-trading, which was registered on the complaint of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA. The single-judge Bench of Justice P Velmurugan passed [] The post Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 9 Jul 2026 12:31 pm

'Injustice and...': Justin Baldoni on legal battle with Blake Lively

Hollywood actor-director Justin Baldoni has finally spoken out about his recent legal battle with co-star Blake Lively.

NewsBytes 9 Jul 2026 11:53 am

Assam Man Rapes, Murders 8-Year-Old Girl In Forest, Locals Demand Justice

According to the locals, despite informing the police personnel of the Madanmohan Patrol Post - located barely 300 metres from the crime scene - about the incident, they failed to reach the spot immediately.

NDTV 9 Jul 2026 11:37 am

Security concerns for female students, strikes treated as misconduct: What is behind the student dissent in MNLU Nagpur?

After student protests on infrastructural lethargy, security concerns and health facilities, MNLU Nagpurs administration has conceded to some demands. But what does this tell us about the broad issues plaguing NLUs?

theleaflet 9 Jul 2026 11:20 am

Arvind Raman Sworn In As Head Of U.S. Standards Agency NIST

Indian-origin engineer and academic Dr. Arvind Raman has taken charge as the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), one of the United States' leading scientific research institutions, after being sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 9:09 am

U.S. Launches Second Day Of Strikes On Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday, July 8, as U.S. forces carried out a second consecutive day of strikes against Iranian targets, prompting fresh threats from Tehran and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 8:51 am

VP Vance Announces Major H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown By Labor Department

The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of the H-1B visa program, launching a new crackdown on what it says is widespread fraud by foreign entities that misuse the system to replace or underpay American workers.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 8:40 am

Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Column: Indias Next Knowledge Bridge

For decades, the Indian diaspora has been one of our countrys greatest strengths, serving as a living bridge between India and the world, contributing to innovation ecosystems, shaping global discourse, and strengthening economic and cultural ties.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 6:59 am

Is evolocumab set to revolutionize the primary prevention of heart disease?

According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, it is estimated that globally, between 591 and 672 million people were living with heart disease in 2023, more than double from 1990. According to the Report of US and Global data from the American Heart Association published in the journal Circulation (2026), nearly 49% of the US adult population over 20 years of age (130.6 million) were suffering from heart disease. Besides tobacco use, physical inactivity, inadequate sleep, unhealthy diet, chronic alcohol consumption, being overweight/obese, stress, high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease, a major risk factor is high cholesterol, particularly the bad cholesterol, technically known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Its levels should be less than 100mg/dL for healthy individuals, less than 70 mg/dL for high-risk individuals, and less than 55 mg/dL for very high-risk people.

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 12:50 am

Two convicted within 24 days in crime case

The Times of India 8 Jul 2026 11:25 pm

Beyond the bench: The many dimensions of Justice M. N. Rao

One of the qualities of a scholar is largeness of heart and the generosity to guide the younger colleagues along.A test that Amita Dhanda prescribes for scholars in her book M N Rao: The Renaissance Man of Law, a student of law and/or a practising professional has a twin advantage reading this precise but illustrative 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 .

The Siasat Daily 8 Jul 2026 9:02 pm

Inaugurated last year, two Social Justice hostels in Coimbatore remain empty

Boys Social Justice hostel on Dr. Balasundaram Road, inaugurated around nine months ago, remains unoccupied because a transformer needs to be installed, says official; at Social Justice hostel for college women in Sungam, inaugurated around seven months ago, some structural works are yet to be completed

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 7:59 pm

Crime Branch probe ordered into alleged irregularities in Kerala Public Service Commission selection process

CM says the allegations being raised are of a serious nature and that the investigation will look into all the complaints received till now regarding various examinations

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 7:32 pm

U.S.-Iran Tensions May Push Up Indias Oil Import Bill, Experts Warn

India could face higher crude oil import costs, rising inflation, and added pressure on its current account if tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, according to market experts and economists.

indicanews 8 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

US prosecutors charge Indian crime boss with murder of Sikh activist in Canada

The US charges against came as part of a sweeping series of arrests in the US, Canada and Europe.

BBC 8 Jul 2026 5:52 pm

Secunderabad: 2 Arrested For Raping Woman Seeking Justice Through TV Show

The victim arrived at Secunderabad Railway Station, where an unidentified man befriended her and claimed to have contacts with the TV program organisers and promised to help her get justice.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jul 2026 2:50 pm

Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses plea challenging school prayer circular, says no evidence of forced participation

The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a state government circular directing government schools to recite Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Mantra and other prayers during morning assemblies, holding that the challenge was premature as there was no evidence that students were being compelled to participate. A single Bench of Justice Amitendra Kishore [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses plea challenging school prayer circular, says no evidence of forced participation appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 2:04 pm

Illegal encroachments, blocked drains as responsible for Mumbai waterlogging as civic lapses: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has observed that Mumbais recurring monsoon flooding and chronic waterlogging cannot be attributed solely to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), holding that widespread illegal encroachments, blocked stormwater drains and the misuse of public infrastructure by citizens have substantially contributed to the citys flooding woes. The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice [] The post Illegal encroachments, blocked drains as responsible for Mumbai waterlogging as civic lapses: Bombay High Court appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 2:03 pm

Rajasthan High Court orders inspection of dairy cooperatives to detect synthetic milk

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State government to conduct inspections of major dairy cooperatives, including Saras, Amul, Lotus and Mother Dairy, to examine the measures they have put in place to prevent the sale of synthetic milk and other adulterated dairy products. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and [] The post Rajasthan High Court orders inspection of dairy cooperatives to detect synthetic milk appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 2:00 pm

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court verdict on reservation for converts to Islam

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court judgment that struck down a 2024 Government Order allowing certain persons who convert to Islam to avail reservation as Backward Class (Muslim). The impugned judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of the Madras High Court comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and [] The post Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court verdict on reservation for converts to Islam appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 1:52 pm

Adjournment slips dont guarantee postponement, lawyers must come prepared to argue: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday clarified that the mere filing or circulation of an adjournment slip did not automatically entitle a party to the postponement of a listed matter, emphasising that the power to grant or refuse an adjournment vested exclusively with the Court and was to be exercised in its judicial discretion. The Bench [] The post Adjournment slips dont guarantee postponement, lawyers must come prepared to argue: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 1:50 pm

Charges filed against Indian crime boss in assassination that strained Canada-India ties

Authorities have charged the leader of an Indian criminal group in connection with the assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada

ABC News 8 Jul 2026 1:00 pm

Delhi court orders disciplinary action against police officers for treating murder as rash driving case

A Delhi court has directed the Commissioner of Police to initiate departmental and disciplinary proceedings against police officials who allegedly treated a case of murder as one of rash and negligent driving, holding that serious lapses in the investigation resulted in the irreversible loss of crucial evidence and could adversely affect the prosecution during trial. [] The post Delhi court orders disciplinary action against police officers for treating murder as rash driving case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 11:57 am

Bengal Rape-Murder Case: Main Accused Killed in Encounter During Crime Scene Reconstruction

The prime accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was killed during a police crime scene reconstruction after allegedly attempting to escape. Police have also arrested a fourth suspect as the investigation continues.

Web Dunia 8 Jul 2026 11:20 am

Schooling Business In India Needs Attention

India has more students in schools than the population of the United States. The total number of students in registered and unregistered schools across India exceeds three hundred fifty million. There is very tough competition for entry to higher education, and the revenue is massive.

indicanews 8 Jul 2026 10:31 am

Dismissal of attempted murder charges ends Dharmesh Patel cliff crash case after mental health diversion

A San Mateo County judge on Monday dismissed all attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, the California radiologist accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a cliff with his wife and two young children inside, ending a criminal case that drew national attention and sparked debate over California's mental health diversion law.

indicanews 8 Jul 2026 10:21 am

Calcutta High Court declines urgent hearing on Mahua Moitra plea seeking protection after political attack

The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing to a petition filed by All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Mahua Moitra seeking protection in connection with an FIR registered against her following an alleged attack during a political programme in Kaliganj, Nadia district. The matter was mentioned before Justice Sougata Bhattacharyya on [] The post Calcutta High Court declines urgent hearing on Mahua Moitra plea seeking protection after political attack appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 8 Jul 2026 10:20 am