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Yogis UP beats national violent-crime decline across 5 key categories

Uttar Pradesh shows a significant decline in key crime indicators like rioting and kidnapping between 2022-2024, outperforming national trends. While murder and attempt to murder also saw positive shifts, rape figures reveal a complex reality where offenders are often known to victims. This data provides the Yogi government with political leverage, though public perception of safety remains a crucial battleground.

The Times of India 14 Jun 2026 8:00 am

Notified but dormant: What a new RTI-based report reveals about the state of Indias Anti-Human Trafficking Units

ON MAY 20, 2026, Sanjog , a social impact organisation that works on anti-human trafficking, published an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit Watch Report tracing the functionality of Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across all Indian states and Union Territories (UTs) between 2010 and 2025 across three phases. The report draws primarily on information received from states and UTs through RTI applications, along with inputs from lawyers, civil society organisations, and survivor testimonies. Anti-Human Trafficking Units were envisioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs as specialised units charged with preventing trafficking, conducting rescues, investigating cases, prosecuting traffickers, and aiding the rehabilitation of survivors. Their composition envisages trained law enforcement personnel working in structured coordination with Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), legal aid authorities, and shelters. The report which opens with National Crime Records Bureaus (NCRB) Crime in India report reflects a rising trend in human trafficking up to 2016, when reported cases peaked at 8,132, followed by a subsequent decline. This decline, however, must be read against a troubling backdrop. The Supreme Court, while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by a father whose eighteen-month-old daughter went missing in 2011 and remains untraced, noted that 47,000 children continue to remain untraced to date. The report cautions that the post-2016 decline in reported trafficking cases may reflect a failure of institutional documentation rather than any real reduction in the incidence of trafficking. The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. The reports findings across six indicators The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. These include: notification status, staffing and stability, budget and infrastructure, FIR autonomy, case progression, and outcomes. The research covers RTI filings and data analysis across all thirty-six states and UTs, interviews with Superintendents of Police and constables associated with AHTUs, inputs from civil society organisations, and structured consultations with survivor leaders and their collectives. At the outset, the report raises a pointed question about the apparent decline in trafficking cases after 2016 on whether it reflects an actual reduction in trafficking or merely a decline in reporting, documentation, and institutional disclosure, particularly in high-incidence states like Assam, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Since the formation of AHTUs, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued twenty-two advisories and operational guidelines, including advisories on treating human trafficking as organised crime and on trafficking of foreign nationals, the implementation of which, the report finds, remains fragmented across the country. On notification, relatively less densely populated UTs like Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Ladakh have a hundred percent rate of notified and functional AHTUs, while Uttar Pradesh has only thirty-five functional units out of seventy-five notified. The report underscores that notification as a separate entity, and distinct from a local police station, makes AHTUs more accessible to survivors and reduces their hesitancy in approaching the unit. On staffing and stability, AHTU personnel across states carry the additional burden of general policing duties, significantly undermining their functioning as specialised investigative units. A survivor quoted in the report noted that AHTU officials were overburdened with general policing responsibilities and often unavailable for trafficking cases. Uttar Pradesh, notably, saw a complete reversal between phases from nearly all AHTU members carrying additional charges to none doing so by Phase 3. On budget and infrastructure, the data is fractured. Some states and UTs have no dedicated funds and rely entirely on general police budgets, while others like Arunachal Pradesh received sanctioned funds but showed inconsistent utilisation across phases. The report notes that the absence of a dedicated budget is a reflection of governmental callousness toward the seriousness of trafficking offences, and it pushes the financial burden of legal follow-ups and travel onto survivors themselves. On training and capacity building, the pattern is one of persistent inconsistency. Training remains exclusively police-centric, overlooking social workers, legal aid authorities, and rehabilitation stakeholders. Content is largely confined to general legal awareness, missing crucial areas like labour trafficking identification and trauma-informed investigation. The lack of specialised training in handling trafficking, according to the survivor testimonies in the report, also leads to misdirected insensitive questions, poor documentation, lack of clarity on survivor rights and an erroneous classification of trafficking cases as ordinary labour disputes or kidnapping cases. In order to strengthen the training and capacity building of the AHTU personnels, the report recommends the development of a continuous training framework with a standardized and uniform training syllabus involving various stakeholders. On FIR autonomy and case progression, the data reveals heavy reliance on local police with minimal transfer of cases to AHTUs and even fewer investigations conducted by them. Delhi transferred thirty-one cases to its AHTU in Phase 3 but recorded zero investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. Telangana stands out, with 980 chargesheets filed as a result of AHTU investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. On coordination, the report finds the multi-stakeholder architecture structurally fragile across all phases. Coordination with the Crime Multi Agency Centre, launched in 2020 to facilitate interstate information sharing on trafficking, remains weak. Victim compensation, the report notes therefore, is contingent on the quality of documentation and offence classification by law enforcement, which is itself premised on inter-agency coordination that largely does not exist. The consolidated national findings reflect a system afflicted by overburdened personnel, fluctuating FIR autonomy, inconsistent training, and an almost inconsequential rate of trafficker conviction. Telangana and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are identified as having relatively strong institutional practices. Uttar Pradesh and Delhi fall into the category of moderate but uneven functionality. Meghalaya and Rajasthans Bikaner district are identified as structurally fragile but evidence-documented contexts. The reports findings echo the Supreme Courts directions in G. Ganesh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2026), in which while dealing with missing children and child trafficking, the Court directed the Union and state governments to eliminate the dormancy functioning of the AHTUs and ensure the immediate restoration of trafficked children. The malignancy of human trafficking networks, the report concludes, can only be combated by an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit whose functioning is equally systematic, and equally committed to dismantling those networks.

theleaflet 14 Jun 2026 2:00 am

EOU seizes cash & assets linked to crime syndicate

The Times of India 13 Jun 2026 9:06 pm

Economic justice central to resisting neo-fascism: Patnaik

Left leaders emphasise welfare, equality and cultural intervention at EMS memorial event

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 8:34 pm

Constitution safeguards rights, dignity of every citizen: Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav

Judge of High Court of Karnataka Justice S. Sunil Dutt Yadav has underscored the transformative role of the Constitution as a living document that safeguards the rights and dignity of every citizen, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 6:49 pm

Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings

The Varanasi District Court witnessed an unusual incident when a woman allegedly entered a courtroom, occupied the District Judges chair, and attempted to conduct judicial proceedings, prompting intervention by court staff and police authorities. According to official sources and statements attributed to eyewitnesses, the woman entered the courtroom premises at around 9:00 am on Friday, [] The post Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Jaishankar Lodges Strong Protest With Rubio Over Deaths Of 3 Indian Sailors In U.S. Strike

India has sharply escalated its diplomatic response to the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. military strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar directly raising the issue with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and condemning the attack on commercial shipping.

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 5:37 pm

Beyond Settlement: Saving the Soul of Mediation

ByInderjit Badhwar The Supreme Courts recent criticism of the manner in which mediation was conducted in a high-profile dispute has done more than expose the shortcomings of a single process. It has compelled the legal community to confront a larger and uncomfortable question: What happens when a mechanism designed to build trust ends up undermining [] The post Beyond Settlement: Saving the Soul of Mediation appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 5:36 pm

SEBI moves Supreme Court challenging SAT verdict in SICCL-OFCDs matter

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) verdict that granted relief to four managers and the Company Secretary of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited (SICCL) in the long-running Rs 14,106 crore Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) matter involving nearly 1.98 crore investors. SEBIs [] The post SEBI moves Supreme Court challenging SAT verdict in SICCL-OFCDs matter appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

For Homemakers: Justice And Beyond

While a landmark apex court verdict, fixing a notional income on homemakers, demands applause and praise, there remain hidden questions and extensions that need to be carefully studied The post For Homemakers: Justice And Beyond appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 5:28 pm

Saby Mitra To Lead Emory Universitys Goizueta Business School

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur alumnus Saby Mitra has been appointed the next John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University, one of the leading business schools in the United States.

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 5:25 pm

Babel or Jerusalem? Pope Leo XIVs Challenge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In his first encyclical on the subject, the pontiff frames the AI revolution as a profound moral choice rather than a technological one. Prof Upendra Baxi examines the papal intervention, and the urgent need for ethical oversight in an age increasingly shaped by machines The post Babel or Jerusalem? Pope Leo XIVs Challenge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 5:17 pm

Justice Under Threat

The intimidation of retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family following a landmark judgment in the Dawoodi Bohra succession dispute has exposed a troubling reality: Indias judges remain vulnerable long after they leave the bench The post Justice Under Threat appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 4:54 pm

Manipurs Expanding Faultlines

The release of 14 Kuki hostages has brought relief to anxious families across Manipur, but the fate of six missing Nagas remains uncertain. As fresh tensions emerge between Naga and Kuki communities, the states prolonged conflict appears to be entering a new and troubling phase The post Manipurs Expanding Faultlines appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 4:48 pm

Reasoned Justice: Reinforcing Discipline

Pushpendra vs State of UP reminds High Courts that extraordinary powers demand extraordinary careinsisting that FIR allegations must be examined and recorded before criminal proceedings are brought to an abrupt end The post Reasoned Justice: Reinforcing Discipline appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 4:19 pm

Vision 2031: Kerala to be made most women-friendly State; task force to investigate crime against children

Document moots new legislation on the lines of Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh to prevent crime against women

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 4:17 pm

Centre takes over Jaipur Polo Ground after Delhi court declines stay on eviction order against Indian Polo Association

The Central government has taken possession of the Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhis Race Course area after a Delhi court refused to stay the execution of an eviction order issued against the Indian Polo Association (IPA), which has been managing the property. Vacation Judge Dhirendra Rana of the Patiala House Courts refused to grant interim [] The post Centre takes over Jaipur Polo Ground after Delhi court declines stay on eviction order against Indian Polo Association appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 2:34 pm

Balogun Scores Twice As U.S. Crush Paraguay 4-1 In World Cup Opener

The FIFA World Cup 2026 got off to a dream start for the U.S. as the hosts delivered an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening Group match on Friday, June 12.

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Delhi Riots 2020: Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

A Delhi court on Saturday issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were booked under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, over their alleged involvement in the larger conspiracy case relating to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Vacation Judge Dr. Sumedh Kumar [] The post Delhi Riots 2020: Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 1:54 pm

Raakh series review: Ali Fazal lights up this smouldering study of crime and punishment

Led by an excellent ensemble,Raakhis an immersive investigative crime drama that sifts through Delhis lost innocence

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 1:07 pm

Supreme Court appoints Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in defamation dispute between IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa Moudgil

The Supreme Court has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in the long-standing defamation dispute between Karnataka-cadre IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil to mediation, observing that the continuing litigation was causing damage to the professional careers of both officers. The Bench of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma [] The post Supreme Court appoints Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in defamation dispute between IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa Moudgil appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 12:49 pm

Supreme Court lays down guidelines for psychological evaluation of children in custody disputes

The Supreme Court has laid down an extensive framework governing psychological and psychiatric evaluation of children in custody, visitation and parental access disputes, holding that any such assessment must follow the principle of minimum intrusion and minimum exposure. The Division Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh emphasised that the welfare, emotional [] The post Supreme Court lays down guidelines for psychological evaluation of children in custody disputes appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 13 Jun 2026 11:44 am

U.S. Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The Department of Justice said it spent eight months evaluating how the transaction would affect streaming video services, traditional television and the film industry

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 11:14 am

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers

The US Justice Department said its investigations suggest the transaction will boost competition across the media and the entertainment ecosystem

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jun 2026 10:43 am

Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says

The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell

ABC News 13 Jun 2026 9:42 am

Indian-Origin Store Owner Sentenced For $2.1 Million SNAP Fraud In Virginia

An Indian-origin grocery store owner in Virginia has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after admitting to a years-long scheme that fraudulently exchanged government food assistance benefits for cash.

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 8:39 am

U.S. Congress Pays Tribute To S Somasegars Legacy In Technology And Entrepreneurship

Sivaramakrishnan Soma Somasegar, a leading Indian-origin figure in the U.S. technology industry, has been recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a career that spanned software development, venture investing, entrepreneurship, and community service.

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 8:28 am

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This regulatory green light comes as several states prepare to challenge the deal in court. Paramount argues the merger will boost competition. However, concerns persist within Hollywood regarding job losses and storytelling diversity.

The Economic Times 13 Jun 2026 6:04 am

Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims sued by Google

The tech giant said a group called Outsider Enterprise used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

TechCrunch 13 Jun 2026 2:08 am

With SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk becomes the worlds first trillionaire in a manner of speaking

By Mayank Chhaya- With the first initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX, Elon Musk has become the worlds first trillionaire in a manner of speaking. All his various company holdings added up his personal worth is now said to be more than one trillion dollars. Even though the wealth is on paper, it has the []

indicanews 13 Jun 2026 12:32 am

Digital media literacy important to tackle cybercrimes, say experts

Noting that scamming is a social engineering technique where the perpetrator uses emotional manipulation to take advantage of the victim, Anindita Mishra, cybersafety campaigner, says that one needs to work on their psychology first to be a scam-buster

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 12:11 am

The Rented Republic: How India Missed The AI Run

India has the largest pool of software engineers on earth, a billion people online, and a government that calls itself a technology superpower at every opportunity. So it is worth asking why, when the defining technology of the century arrived, India ended up holding the mop and not the blueprint.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 11:59 pm

Hyderabad: Cybercrime Awareness For Bank Employees

The programme was held as part of measures to strengthen vigilance against rising cyber frauds and sensitise banking staff on their role in prevention: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jun 2026 10:06 pm

Delhi High Court declines contempt action over online criticism of judge in Abhijit Iyer-Mitra case

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings over social media posts and online criticism directed at a Saket Court judge who had stayed an order directing registration of an FIR against commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in a case concerning alleged objectionable remarks against journalists associated with Newslaundry. The issue was [] The post Delhi High Court declines contempt action over online criticism of judge in Abhijit Iyer-Mitra case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 7:09 pm

Indian-Origin Scientist Aakanksha Jain Named 2026 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

Indian-origin scientist Aakanksha Jain has been named one of the 2026 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars, joining a select group of researchers recognized for pursuing innovative biomedical research with the potential to improve human health.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 7:07 pm

Chief Justice of A.P. High Court Lisa Gill offers prayers at Tirumala

Officials and priests extend her the traditional Isti-kapal reception in keeping with the rich customs of the temple

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 6:53 pm

U.S. To Offer $750 Fast-Track Visa Interviews For Tourists, Business Travelers

Travelers seeking a U.S. tourist or business visa may soon have the option to pay for a faster interview appointment as the State Department prepares to launch a new pilot program aimed at reducing delays and testing demand for premium visa services.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

Delhi High Court issues notice on Salman Khan plea seeking stay on film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on an interim application filed by actor Salman Khan seeking to restrain the makers of the proposed film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy from producing, promoting, releasing or otherwise exploiting the project, alleging infringement of his personality rights. The Vacation Bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice on Salman Khan plea seeking stay on film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

TCS, Oracle Open AI Data Platform Lab, Center Of Excellence In Kolkata

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has strengthened its push into artificial intelligence by launching Indias first Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence in Kolkata, a move aimed at helping businesses accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 5:53 pm

India Loses One Of Its Greatest Shooters As Jaspal Rana Dies At 49

India's sporting community is mourning the loss of Jaspal Rana, one of the country's most accomplished shooters and coaches, whose death at the age of 49 prompted tributes from leaders, athletes, and fans across the nation.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 5:34 pm

Social forestry strategic pillar for economic justice: Ministry

The Ministry of Forestry has emphasized that social forestry is one of Indonesia's strategic pillars for realizing ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 5:11 pm

Delhi High Court to hear Salman Khan plea seeking stay on film Kala Hiran today

The Delhi High Court is set to hear today an urgent petition filed by actor Salman Khan seeking to restrain the makers of the proposed film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy from producing, promoting, distributing, exhibiting, streaming, releasing or otherwise exploiting the project. The matter was mentioned before the High Court, which agreed to [] The post Delhi High Court to hear Salman Khan plea seeking stay on film Kala Hiran today appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

Supreme Court denies relief to Goa property owner in coastal regulation violation case

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with orders passed against a property owner in Goa over allegations of unauthorised construction and misuse of premises, holding that subsequent assurances and undertakings could not erase established violations of statutory and regulatory requirements. The Bench of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva made these [] The post Supreme Court denies relief to Goa property owner in coastal regulation violation case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 3:19 pm

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court issues notice to NIA on P Varavara Rao relocation plea

The Bombay High Court on Friday issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a petition filed by Telugu poet and Bhima Koregaon accused P Varavara Rao seeking permission to relocate to Hyderabad, contending that it has become financially difficult for him to continue residing in Mumbai. The Division Bench of Justice Ajey Gadkari [] The post Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court issues notice to NIA on P Varavara Rao relocation plea appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 2:35 pm

Government refutes claim of Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attending London badminton event with judges

The Ministry of Law and Justice has dismissed as false and misleading a viral claim circulating on social media and certain digital platforms alleging that Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal attended the Second International Bar and Bench Badminton Championship in London on June 7, 2026, along with [] The post Government refutes claim of Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attending London badminton event with judges appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 1:00 pm

Delhi High Court orders removal of fresh videos targeting sitting judge in Saket building collapse case

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the removal of additional videos uploaded by Dr. Kapil Kakkar, in which he allegedly continued to make accusations against a sitting High Court judge in connection with the collapse of a building in Delhis Saket area on May 30 that resulted in the deaths of six persons. The [] The post Delhi High Court orders removal of fresh videos targeting sitting judge in Saket building collapse case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 12:50 pm

CBSE Class XII result row: Centre considering policy for private students in West Asian countries

The Union government apprised the Supreme Court on Friday that it is considering formulating a policy to address the concerns of private students in West Asian countries whose Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII results could not be declared due to the cancellation of examinations amid the ongoing conflict and security situation in [] The post CBSE Class XII result row: Centre considering policy for private students in West Asian countries appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 12:43 pm

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on plea challenging sequencing of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at official functions

The Madras High Court on Friday sought responses from the Union government and the Tamil Nadu government on a public interest litigation challenging the alleged relegation of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, the officially recognised State Song of Tamil Nadu, to a position after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem during official State functions and constitutional ceremonies. [] The post Madras High Court issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on plea challenging sequencing of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at official functions appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 11:55 am

2026 FIFA World Cup Opens In Style At Historic Estadio Azteca

Footballs biggest tournament returned to the global stage on Thursday, June 11, as the 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup officially kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Mexico Citys historic Estadio Azteca.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 11:43 am

Kerala High Court orders safekeeping of memory card in 2017 actress assault case

The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by the survivor in the 2017 actress assault case, seeking a fresh court-monitored investigation into the alleged unauthorised access of a memory card and pen drive containing visuals of the sexual assault she was subjected to. The single-judge Bench [] The post Kerala High Court orders safekeeping of memory card in 2017 actress assault case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 11:25 am

Rajasthan High Court orders continuation of medical facilities for Asaram Bapu, rejects plea for temperature-controlled ward

The Rajasthan High Court has directed that all medical facilities, accommodations and permissions previously granted to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram Bapu by the High Court and the Supreme Court shall continue during his incarceration, notwithstanding the dismissal of his appeal against conviction and the cancellation of his interim bail. The single-judge Bench of [] The post Rajasthan High Court orders continuation of medical facilities for Asaram Bapu, rejects plea for temperature-controlled ward appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 12 Jun 2026 10:12 am

Sequel to Aatti Promises to Empower Women and Highlight Justice, Says Esakki Karuvannan

Chennai, June 12: Tamil cinema is currently witnessing a surge in female-centric films, and one such movie is Aatti. This film showcases womens strength, struggles, and their fight for justice. Ahead of its release, producer and lead actor Esakki Karuvannan has revealed plans for a sequel. Discussing the film, Karuvannan stated, The story of Aatti ... Read more Sequel to Aatti Promises to Empower Women and Highlight Justice, Says Esakki Karuvannan

Morningstar 12 Jun 2026 10:05 am

Centre Issues Advisory on Rising AI-Driven Cybercrime Threat to Financial Systems

SRINAGAR: The Centre has issued a fresh advisory warning of an emerging wave of cybercrime in which artificial intelligence is being used to bypass security systems and infiltrate financial infrastructure across digital platforms. The advisory, released by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, cautions that cybercriminals are increasingly []

KashmirLife 12 Jun 2026 9:04 am

U.S. Lawmakers Push For Stronger AI Safeguards To Counter China

Growing concerns about China's technological ambitions united Republican and Democratic lawmakers at a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence on Thursday, June 11, as lawmakers debated how the United States can maintain its lead in one of the world's most important emerging technologies.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 8:49 am

President Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says High-Level Talks Are Underway

President Donald Trump on Thursday, July 11, announced that he had called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran, saying talks with Tehran had reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and opened the door to a possible diplomatic agreement.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 8:10 am

Diabetes Crisis Reaches Indias Most Remote Communities

A seven-year-old girl in eastern India must endure a 38-hour journey across seven modes of transportation to access life-saving insulin, a stark example of the growing diabetes crisis in underserved communities, global health experts said at a recent symposium in California.

indicanews 12 Jun 2026 5:35 am

DC Edit | Wheels Of Justice Must Speed Up

The verdict made no material difference to the original election after which the MLA went on to serve his term before going into political wilderness. But the high court was emboldened to point out that the top court may also have been to blame for a major part of the interminable delay and even seemed to admonish the process in terming the issue a grave mockery of justice

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jun 2026 12:04 am

Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma

Kargil, June 11, 2026: The Bar Association Kargil organized a High Tea programme on June 10 in honour of Honble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and his family during their visit to Kargil. The event was also graced by the presence of Sh. M.K. Sharma, Registrar General of the High Court [] The post Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kashmir Media Watch 11 Jun 2026 11:05 pm

Justice Balakrishnan Commission report on SC status for Dalit converts ready for submission

The Commission, set up in October 2022, has got several extensions; it was to study the discrimination faced by Dalit converts, their demand for SC status, the opposition to the demand, and the impact on existing SC communities

The Hindu 11 Jun 2026 8:07 pm

SpaceX IPO Could Push Elon Musk Closer To Trillionaire Status

Investor demand for SpaceX's highly anticipated stock market debut has surged past $250 billion, putting the company on track for one of the largest and most closely watched IPOs in recent history.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 7:09 pm

Delhi court denies bail to man accused of cheating Haryana judicial officer in Tinder honeytrap

A Delhi court has refused to grant bail to a man accused of cheating a Haryana judicial officer of more than Rs 52 lakh through an alleged online romance scam that originated on the dating application Tinder. Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler of Patiala House Courts held that the material available on record [] The post Delhi court denies bail to man accused of cheating Haryana judicial officer in Tinder honeytrap appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 6:53 pm

Indian-Origin Publishing Veteran Gita Manaktala To Lead Columbia University Press

Columbia University has named Indian-origin publishing veteran Gita Manaktala as the next Executive Director of Columbia University Press, selecting her after a nationwide search to lead one of the world's leading academic publishing houses.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 6:47 pm

PM Modi Expected To Announce First-Ever BBL Match In India During Australia Visit

An Australian Big Bash League (BBL) match could soon be heading to India for the first time, with reports suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will announce the landmark fixture during his visit to Sydney from July 8 to 10.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 5:12 pm

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court verdict censuring senior UP bureaucrat over implementation of police reforms

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed an Allahabad High Court verdict that had censured Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad for allegedly obstructing the implementation of police reforms in the state, while making adverse remarks against him. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Atul S Chandurkar stayed the operation of [] The post Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court verdict censuring senior UP bureaucrat over implementation of police reforms appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 2:59 pm

Calcutta High Court stays coercive action against AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee in forged signature case

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim protection from coercive action to All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with a criminal case alleging forgery of signatures of the newly-elected party legislators on a resolution related to the appointment of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. [] The post Calcutta High Court stays coercive action against AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee in forged signature case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 1:16 pm

Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathy

Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and justice. His profound quote, Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity, underscores a universal ethical responsibility. Tagore, a pivotal figure in the Bengal Renaissance, founded Visva-Bharati University, fostering East-West cultural exchange.

The Economic Times 11 Jun 2026 12:21 pm

Supreme Court to hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan plea challenging rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination on June 12

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a writ petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. The matter was orally mentioned on Thursday before the Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar by Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, [] The post Supreme Court to hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan plea challenging rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination on June 12 appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 12:03 pm

Bhima Koregaon violence case: NIA seeks bail cancellation of Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves over breach of bail conditions

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a petition before a Mumbai court seeking cancellation of bail granted to Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoists link case, on the grounds of alleged violation of bail conditions. Special Judge Chakor S Baviskar on Wednesday directed the Bhima Koregaon case accused to [] The post Bhima Koregaon violence case: NIA seeks bail cancellation of Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves over breach of bail conditions appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 11:40 am

Cyber crime kingpin Ganesh Kale deported from Thailand, brought back to India

India has successfully brought back cybercrime kingpin Ganesh Balaso Kale from Thailand. Wanted for masterminding a sophisticated online job scam that defrauded victims, Kale was apprehended in Bangkok following an Interpol Red Notice. This swift deportation, achieved through close inter-agency coordination, highlights India's growing success in repatriating fugitives.

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 11:35 am

Supreme Court says housewives are nation builders, sets value of their monthly domestic services at Rs 30,000

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the loss of domestic care and household services provided by a homemaker constituted a distinct and compensable head of damages in motor accident compensation cases and quantified the minimum value of such services at Rs 30,000 per month. The Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice NK Singh [] The post Supreme Court says housewives are nation builders, sets value of their monthly domestic services at Rs 30,000 appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 11:34 am

Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan moves Supreme Court challenging rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination

Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has approached the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 18. Natarajans candidature was rejected on June 9 by the Returning Officer and Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly Principal Secretary Arvind Sharma following objections raised by Bharatiya [] The post Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan moves Supreme Court challenging rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 11 Jun 2026 11:15 am

California-Based Indian-American Arrested In USD 100 Million Banking Fraud Case

An Indian-American man has been arrested in California on allegations of running a scheme to mislead a bank into advancing nearly $100 million by submitting falsified documents that overstated the value of real estate-backed loans.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 10:23 am

India Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Tanker Attack Near Oman

India has strongly condemned an attack on a commercial oil tanker off the coast of Oman that left three Indian sailors missing and prompted New Delhi to formally protest to the United States.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 8:04 am

U.S. Lawmaker Accuses China Of Using AI To Shape American Public Opinion

A senior U.S. lawmaker has accused China of attempting to influence public opinion in America after OpenAI uncovered what it described as China-linked efforts to shape online discussions about artificial intelligence infrastructure and U.S. trade policy.

indicanews 11 Jun 2026 7:45 am

Cybercrime losses cross 2025 mark in just 5 months

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026 1:11 am

Supreme Court flags threats to judges, says intimidation undermines justice delivery

The Supreme Court voiced serious concerns regarding threats and attacks against judges and their families. This worry intensified following reports of retired Bombay High Court judge Justice G.S. Patel and his relatives facing intimidation. Such incidents undermine the justice system and could prevent judges from performing their duties impartially.

The Economic Times 11 Jun 2026 12:18 am

Supreme Court refers question on powers of third judge in split verdict cases to larger Bench

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger Bench an important question concerning the scope of powers exercised by a third judge hearing a criminal appeal under Section 392 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, after expressing doubts about the correctness of its earlier decision in Sajjan Singh vs State of Madhya Pradesh [] The post Supreme Court refers question on powers of third judge in split verdict cases to larger Bench appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 11:07 pm

Delhi High Court quashes ED money laundering case against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha

The Delhi High Court has quashed the FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police and the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against news portal NewsClick and its Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, in connection with allegations of illegal foreign funding and money laundering. The single-judge Bench of [] The post Delhi High Court quashes ED money laundering case against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 10:42 pm

Maharashtra Muslim leaders to form task force against hate crime

Mumbai: In an effort to provide immediate and effective assistance to victims of hate crimes in Maharashtra, Muslim organisations, civil society groups, community leaders and legal experts have announced the launch of task forces. The decision was made on June 8 during a meeting organised by the Federation of Maharashtra Muslims (FMM) at Mumbais Islam 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 10 Jun 2026 9:58 pm

Mumbai bar bodies move Bombay High Court over threats to former judge Justice Gautam Patel; UK provides security to family

Three leading bar associations in Mumbai have approached the Bombay High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking enhanced security for former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family, along with a court-monitored investigation into a series of threats and attacks allegedly linked to his 2024 judgment in the long-running Dawoodi [] The post Mumbai bar bodies move Bombay High Court over threats to former judge Justice Gautam Patel; UK provides security to family appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 9:15 pm

Supreme Court expresses concern over attack on former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over growing threats and attacks directed at judges and their family members, particularly in view of the reported threats being faced by former Bombay High Court judge JusticeGS Pateland his family, observing that such incidents have the potential to undermine judicial independence and adversely affect the administration of [] The post Supreme Court expresses concern over attack on former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 9:00 pm

Centre appoints seven new judges to Patna High Court

The Central government on Wednesday notified the appointment of seven advocates as judges of the Patna High Court, acting on recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium earlier this year. As per a notification issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Advocates Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish and Raj Kumar have [] The post Centre appoints seven new judges to Patna High Court appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jun 2026 7:51 pm