Ketan Agarwal case: When women become accused in the dark world of relationship crimes
Disturbing crime cases in India reveal how relationships built on trust can allegedly turn into deadly betrayals. Investigations into incidents like the Lohagad Fort murder and the Meghalaya honeymoon killing point towards secret relationships and conspiracies. Victims were reportedly targeted by those they knew and trusted, raising questions about the darker side of personal disputes.
Bihars Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case Sparks Massive Mahapanchayat and Calls for Justice
Arrah, June 24: The alleged encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihars Bhojpur district has ignited public outrage. A massive Mahapanchayat and memorial meeting took place on Wednesday at a local temple complex in Bilauti village, drawing a large crowd. Participants rallied in support of Bharat Tiwari, demanding a fair investigation and action against those ... Read more Bihars Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case Sparks Massive Mahapanchayat and Calls for Justice
UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over Rs 100 crore to Bank of India in loan recovery case
A London court has directed fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to pay more than Rs 100 crore to Bank of India, holding him personally liable under a guarantee executed in connection with a loan facility extended to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based company belonging to the Firestar Group. The judgment was delivered by Justice Simon Tinkler [] The post UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over Rs 100 crore to Bank of India in loan recovery case appeared first on India Legal .
Bombay High Court dismisses LLM student plea, warns aspiring lawyers against scurrilous litigation
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by an LLM student of the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, who sought permission to appear for her second-semester examinations despite a significant attendance shortage, while cautioning aspiring lawyers against engaging in reckless, undisciplined and scurrilous litigation. The Division Bench of [] The post Bombay High Court dismisses LLM student plea, warns aspiring lawyers against scurrilous litigation appeared first on India Legal .
The Kerala High Court has declared invalid the oath of office administered to 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation after finding that they departed from the statutory form prescribed under the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, by invoking the names of various deities, political martyrs and ideological symbols during the swearing-in ceremony. The single-judge [] The post Kerala High Court invalidates oath of 20 BJP councillors for invoking deities, political martyrs during swearing-in appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Courts Draft AI Regulations: Are Indias courts ready to keep their promises?
The Supreme Courts Draft AI Regulations promise human primacy, transparency, and accountability. But a regulation is only as strong as the institution that must live by it. The harder question is whether Indias judiciary is institutionally ready to keep those promises.
Justice Ashish Chavan of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing a petition filed by Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, seeking registration of a criminal case on the allegation that his daughter was murdered and did not die by suicide. Justice Chavan declined to hear the matter when it was taken up [] The post Justice Ashish Chavan of Bombay High Court recuses from hearing plea seeking fresh probe into Disha Salian death case appeared first on India Legal .
U.S.-India Partnership Is The Future, Says Senior State Department Official
A senior U.S. State Department official has described India as one of America's most important strategic partners, saying the Trump administration is working to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across trade, technology, energy, defense, and people-to-people ties.
Gujarat Police Launches Operation Mule Hunt 1.0 to Combat Cyber Crime
Gandhinagar, June 24: Cyber crime, a digital offense where criminals prey on individuals through online platforms to steal their hard-earned money, has seen a significant decline in Gujarat. This positive change is attributed to Operation Mule Hunt 1.0, guided by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, in collaboration with ... Read more Gujarat Police Launches Operation Mule Hunt 1.0 to Combat Cyber Crime
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Fake Policeman Running Mobile Recovery Scam
Mumbai, June 24: The Mumbai Crime Branchs Unit 12 has apprehended a cunning fraudster who posed as a police officer, claiming to swiftly recover stolen mobile phones. However, his actions were not altruistic; they were part of a larger scheme involving illegal extortion and deception. The accused, who identified himself as Inspector Sanjay from the ... Read more Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Fake Policeman Running Mobile Recovery Scam
Dr. Satheesh Kathula Takes Charge As IAPC Chairman
The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) ushered in a new leadership team on June 21 during a ceremony in New York that brought together media professionals, community leaders, business executives, and members of the Indian diaspora from across the region.
India-U.S. Partnership Continues to Strengthen Despite Differences, Says Diplomat Namgya Khampa
India's Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States, Namgya C. Khampa, said the India-U.S. relationship continues to grow stronger despite occasional policy differences, describing it as one of the most important strategic partnerships of the 21st century.
CCPD directs Miranda House to re-admit transgender student with certified intellectual disability
The Court of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has directed Miranda House, University of Delhi, to re-admit a transgender student with a certified benchmark disability after finding that the colleges actions amounted to hostile discrimination and a failure to provide reasonable accommodation as mandated under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, [] The post CCPD directs Miranda House to re-admit transgender student with certified intellectual disability appeared first on India Legal .
The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to four individuals accused of posting defamatory, obscene, vulgar and intimidating content on social media targeting Vijayalakshmi, wife of Kannada actor Darshan, observing that digital platforms cannot be permitted to become instruments of harassment, intimidation or character assassination. The single-judge Bench of Justice S Rachaiah dismissed [] The post Karnataka High Court denies bail to four accused of posting defamatory content targeting actor Darshans wife appeared first on India Legal .
Healthcare fraud has been a long-running Justice Department priority and news conferences announcing roundups and crackdowns have been common occurrences across the years.
AI Will Reshape Search, Advertising and Work, InMobi CEO Says
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how consumers find information, disrupting traditional search engines, digital publishers and the global advertising industry, according to Abhay Singhal, co-founder and CEO of InMobi Advertising.
India records improvement in maternal, child, family health: National Health Survey
India has recorded an improvement in maternal, child, and family health over the last few years, according to the newly released sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). The countrys most comprehensive household health and demographic survey highlights a marked enhancement in institutional deliveries, child immunization rates, and health insurance coverage nationwide.
IP work: Justice Singh honoured at US event
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Backs Trumps Quantum Computing Push at White House Event
IBM Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna joined senior Trump administration officials and technology industry leaders at the White House, Monday, June 22, as President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy aimed at accelerating U.S. leadership in quantum computing and strengthening the nation's cybersecurity defenses.
International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Milpitas with Focus on Healthy Aging and Community Wellness
On June 21, community members gathered in Milpitas,California to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), joining millions worldwide in observing this years theme, Yoga for Healthy Aging.
UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
Delhi govt orders schools to remove staff with record of child abuse, violent crimes
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Supreme Court stays premature release of 77-year-old convict in 1993 Bowbazar blast case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Delhi High Court judgment directing the premature release of Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the Bowbazar blast case, which claimed 69 lives and damaged several residential buildings during a powerful explosion on March 16, 1993, in Kolkata. The Bench of Justice PK Mishra and Justice Sanjeev [] The post Supreme Court stays premature release of 77-year-old convict in 1993 Bowbazar blast case appeared first on India Legal .
Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the State of Assam on a bail petition filed by Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, arrested in connection with the death of noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg during a yacht trip in Singapore on September 19, 2025. The Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Zubeen Garg death case: Supreme Court issues notice to Assam government on bail plea of Northeast Festival organiser appeared first on India Legal .
Bombay High Court directs police to investigate fake court orders in Jindal family dispute
The Bombay High Court has directed a police and cyber cell inquiry into allegations that forged or fabricated court orders were circulated in connection with an ongoing family dispute involving members of the Jindal family. The single-judge Bench of Justice Arif S Doctor passed the direction while hearing an interim application filed by Shylender Jindal, [] The post Bombay High Court directs police to investigate fake court orders in Jindal family dispute appeared first on India Legal .
Strengthening Legal Bonds: CJI Surya Kants Russia visit deepens IndiaRussia judicial cooperation
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation formalized judicial cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting exchanges of legal knowledge, best practices, and court administration. Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant is on a visit to Russia. The visit marks an important chapter in the [] The post Strengthening Legal Bonds: CJI Surya Kants Russia visit deepens IndiaRussia judicial cooperation appeared first on India Legal .
The most oppressed team in the World Cup
Iran is one of the 48 teams which have qualified to play in the FIFA World Cup, 2026 football tournament, which has been co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico. 84 of the tournament's 102 matches will be played in USA.
Bombay High Court pulls up Maharashtra government over drinking water crisis
The Bombay High Court lambasted the Maharashtra government over the continuing drinking water crisis in the tribal regions of Melghat and Dharni in Vidarbha, observing that it was deeply disturbing that citizens were still compelled to approach constitutional courts for access to safe drinking water, even after 75 years of Independence. The Division Bench of [] The post Bombay High Court pulls up Maharashtra government over drinking water crisis appeared first on India Legal .
Karnataka High Court directs oil companies to consider distillery plea for higher ethanol allocation
The Karnataka High Court has directed major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to examine and decide on a representation submitted by a distillery seeking enhancement of its ethanol allocation for the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 202526. The single-judge Bench of Justice N [] The post Karnataka High Court directs oil companies to consider distillery plea for higher ethanol allocation appeared first on India Legal .
Shocking Crime in New Delhi: 11-Year-Old Girl Murdered After Assault by Cab Driver
New Delhi, June 23: A deeply disturbing incident has emerged in the capital, where a cab driver has been arrested for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. The police acted swiftly, apprehending the suspect shortly after the crime was reported. According to police reports, the girl was sleeping on the pavement with her ... Read more Shocking Crime in New Delhi: 11-Year-Old Girl Murdered After Assault by Cab Driver
Ram Mandir donation row: SIT team submits initial findings, final probe report soon
The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds in the Ram Temple donation row submitted a report on its initial findings to the state government on Tuesday.
Satya Nadella Calls for More Open AI Ecosystem as Industry Power Concentrates
As competition in artificial intelligence intensifies and technology companies invest billions of dollars in advanced computing infrastructure, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella is urging the industry to focus on broader access, public trust, and practical benefits rather than concentrating power in the hands of a few dominant players.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined an urgent request to entertain a writ petition challenging the alleged linkage between welfare benefits and the exclusion of individuals from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya Bagchi advised the petitioners to approach the [] The post Supreme Court directs petitioners to approach Calcutta High Court over plea challenging ration exclusion linked to SIR in West Bengal appeared first on India Legal .
Heartburn Isnt Always Heartburn: When Reflux Symptoms Need a Closer Look
ByDr. Omar Khokhar- Almost everyone experiences heartburn occasionally. A spicy meal, a late-night snack, or an extra cup of coffee can sometimes trigger that familiar burning sensation in the chest. For many people, the symptoms are temporary and resolve quickly. But what happens when heartburn becomes frequent, persistent, or starts showing up in unexpected ways? []
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Madras High Court judgment that permitted the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepa Thoon, a stone lamp pillar situated atop the Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai district near a dargah. The Special Leave Petition (SLP) was filed on June 11 after the new [] The post Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court order permitting Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Deepa Thoon appeared first on India Legal .
The Bay Areas Love Affair With Cricket Gets Louder
Before the first ball of the season was bowled, the San Francisco Unicorns had already scored a win where it matters most, in the hearts of the community.
Hyderabad court grants interim bail to Bandi Bageerath in POCSO case for BBA examinations
A court in Hyderabad has granted interim bail to Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The Medchal-Malkajgiri court allowed Bageeraths plea seeking [] The post Hyderabad court grants interim bail to Bandi Bageerath in POCSO case for BBA examinations appeared first on India Legal .
Prosecutors allege mob hitman turned councilman in New Jersey has returned to crime
A notorious mob hitman who once testified against John Junior Gotti before cleaning up his life enough to become a councilman in New Jersey has been arrested on charges that, if proven, reflect a return to the lifestyle of his youth
Meta Appoints CREDs Kunal Shah As New WhatsApp Global Chief
Meta has named CRED founder Kunal Shah as the next global CEO of WhatsApp, marking a major leadership change at the messaging platform as the company also announced a significant investment in the Indian fintech startup.
Indian Embassy Hosts International Day Of Yoga Event In Washington D.C.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on June 19 to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga, joining a morning event focused on health, wellness, and community.
New Molecule Shows Promise In Fighting Alzheimers Disease
Researchers in Spain and Switzerland have identified an experimental molecule that could help the brain fight Alzheimer's disease by restoring the function of its immune cells and reducing the buildup of toxic protein plaques linked to the condition.
U.S. Grants Temporary Relief For Iranian Oil Exports
The United States on Monday, June 22, temporarily eased restrictions on Iranian oil exports through August as negotiations with Tehran continued in Switzerland on nuclear issues, maritime security, and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
Amit Shah takes to X to explain utility of criminal justice apps
HC seeks report on Pocso cases, special courts for crimes against women
Delhi High Court bars Sanjay Dutt-backed firm from using Godfather trademark for whisky
The Delhi High Court has restrained Cartel Bros, a company backed by actor Sanjay Dutt, from manufacturing, marketing and selling whisky under the trademark Godfather during the pendency of a trademark infringement suit filed by Devans Modern Breweries. The single-judge Bench of Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed an interim injunction in favour of Devans Modern [] The post Delhi High Court bars Sanjay Dutt-backed firm from using Godfather trademark for whisky appeared first on India Legal .
AITC moves Calcutta High Court against freezing of party bank accounts
The Calcutta High Court will hear on June 25 a petition filed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) challenging the freezing of debit operations in three of its bank accounts by the Bidhannagar Police and seeking quashing of the FIR registered in the matter. The single-judge Bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya is scheduled to [] The post AITC moves Calcutta High Court against freezing of party bank accounts appeared first on India Legal .
Trans and disability rights movements confront common challenges when it comes to the Indian states unequal treatment of marginalised bodies in its nationalist project, the judiciarys liberal legalism, and the emphasis on a Swadeshi jurisprudence. Our Pride Month special explores the possibility of a solidarity of counter-politics.
Cyber Crime Centre Warns Of 'Boss Scam' Targeting Companies
Cybercriminals impersonate regulators and senior executives to trick employees.
Udhayanidhi criticises TVK government for power cuts, crimes against women
Speaking in the Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition referred to the recurring power cuts in thePeramburconstituency. In response, Minister R.Nirmalkumar explained the steps being taken by the government and said a White Paper would be released in a few days
The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a writ petition filed by a Class XII private candidate after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Union Government informed the Court that a fresh national assessment policy had been formulated to evaluate private candidates whose examinations were cancelled in several Gulf countries due to [] The post Supreme Court disposes of plea after CBSE formulates fresh assessment policy for Class XII private students in West Asia appeared first on India Legal .
NGO study reveals 40% rise in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu; SC/ST are worst sufferers
The only solace to the victims was that the police had registered FIR in all the 90 cases
Allahabad High Court declines urgent hearing on pleas seeking CBI probe into Ram Mandir Trust funds
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent out-of-turn hearing to two public interest litigations seeking an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations and valuables at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. The Vacation Bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia and Justice Amitabh Kumar Rai orally observed [] The post Allahabad High Court declines urgent hearing on pleas seeking CBI probe into Ram Mandir Trust funds appeared first on India Legal .
He says the government also intends to establish multiple DNA testing facilities across the State
Supreme Court stays compensation granted to man illegally held by Uttar Pradesh police
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an Allahabad High Court direction requiring the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a man who was allegedly kept in illegal detention by the state police for more than three months. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva passed the interim [] The post Supreme Court stays compensation granted to man illegally held by Uttar Pradesh police appeared first on India Legal .
Karnataka High Court permits Hysterectomy for woman with severe developmental disabilities
The Karnataka High Court recently permitted the parents of a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities to proceed with a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy after concluding that the surgery was necessary for her overall health, dignity and well-being. The single-judge Bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj exercised the Courts parens patriae jurisdiction (legal doctrine that [] The post Karnataka High Court permits Hysterectomy for woman with severe developmental disabilities appeared first on India Legal .
Bihar: Family of Bhojpur encounter victim meets Prashant Kishor, seeks justice
Family members of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who died in a police encounter in Bihar's Bhojpur district, met Prashant Kishor seeking justice. They urged him to attend a panchayat meeting on June 24. Kishor pledged support amidst a political row over the incident, with the state government ordering a judicial inquiry. Tiwari's family disputes the police's account, claiming he surrendered before being shot.
Keir Starmer Quits As UK Prime Minister
Hell remain in the prime ministerial residence at 10 Downing Street until party members vote on a new leader in the next few weeks
Supreme Court declines urgent listing of PIL seeking CBI probe into Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant urgent listing to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an independent investigation into the alleged fake encounter of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihars Bhojpur district, along with broader concerns regarding alleged extra-judicial killings and the growing encounter culture in the country. The single-judge Bench of Justice [] The post Supreme Court declines urgent listing of PIL seeking CBI probe into Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter appeared first on India Legal .
Vizag Techie Case: Mother Meets MLA Palla Srinivas Rao, Seeks Justice
Palla Srinivas Rao said he spoke with AP Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the phone about the case. He assured them that the state government would extend full cooperation and support to the family.
Kerala High Court rejects challenge to scheme providing free KSRTC travel to women, transgenders
The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to interfere with the state governments Priyadarshini Scheme, which grants free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses to all women and transgender persons. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Muhammed Firdouz challenging the validity [] The post Kerala High Court rejects challenge to scheme providing free KSRTC travel to women, transgenders appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking judicial officers elevation as HP High Court judge
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant relief to Himachal Pradesh judicial officer Arvind Malhotra, who had sought consideration of his name for elevation to the High Court, orally observing that no judicial direction can be issued to a High Court Collegium regarding recommendations for judgeship. A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice [] The post Supreme Court rejects plea seeking judicial officers elevation as HP High Court judge appeared first on India Legal .
MLC 2026: LA Knight Riders Crush Seattle Orcas By 81 Runs
LA Knight Riders delivered one of their most complete performances of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season, crushing Seattle Orcas by 81 runs in Grand Prairie on Sunday, June 21, after combining a powerful batting display with a ruthless bowling effort.
Mitchell Owen Smashes MLC Record As Freedom Beat MI New York By 30 Runs
A record-breaking knock from Mitchell Owen helped Washington Freedom overpower MI New York by 30 runs in a high-scoring Major League Cricket clash at Grand Prairie on Saturday, June 20, despite a brilliant century from Kieron Pollard in reply.
Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on Hanuman Jamabhoomi dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing in a matter arising out of the Hanuman Janmabhoomi dispute, after concerns were raised regarding the Karnataka High Courts decision to relist the case following the pronouncement of its judgment. The issue was mentioned before the Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya [] The post Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on Hanuman Jamabhoomi dispute appeared first on India Legal .
Security agencies have expressed concern that the emergence of Supari killers from rural Jammu could strengthen organised crime networks and potentially make vulnerable youths susceptible to exploitation by anti-national elements.
The Union Government has notified the appointment of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul on June 20, 2026. The appointment was notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice) on June 19. Acting under Article 223 of [] The post Centre notifies appointment of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court appeared first on India Legal .
True wellness involves harmonious alignment of mind, body and spirit: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasised the importance of yoga as a tool for achieving holistic well-being, stating that true wellness extends beyond physical fitness and involves a harmonious alignment of the mind, body and spirit. Participating in a special yoga session on the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, the [] The post True wellness involves harmonious alignment of mind, body and spirit: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on India Legal .
Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General, extends tenure till 2029
The Union Government has reappointed Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for a further term of three years, ensuring continuity in its legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts. The reappointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and communicated through an order issued by [] The post Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General, extends tenure till 2029 appeared first on India Legal .
Ashwin Makes His MLC Debut As Unicorns Beat Texas Super Kings By 7 Wickets
iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Indian superstar Ravichandran Ashwins debut Major League Cricket (MLC) match yielded a positive result as a calm and unbeaten innings from Lhuan-dre Pretorius guided San Francisco Unicorns to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Texas Super Kings at Grand Prairie on Saturday, June 20. Chasing 153 for victory, the Unicorns reached 153/3 in []
U.S. Trade Chief Greer To Hold Talks With Piyush Goyal In New Delhi
Trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain fresh momentum this week as U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer travels to New Delhi for high-level talks aimed at moving a proposed bilateral trade agreement closer to completion.
India Gets U.S. Nod For $428 Million Defense Support Packages
The United States has cleared two defense support packages for India worth a combined $428.2 million, further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries as they continue to expand their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
Hindu Munnani urges State Government to crush drug-induced crimes without mercy
Justice S.R. Nadaf visits Puttur Court Complex, Bar Association
Yoga: A Path to Wellness Amidst Busy Schedules, Says Chief Justice Suryakant
New Delhi, June 21: Indias Chief Justice (CJI) Suryakant emphasized on Sunday that yoga serves as a framework for harmonizing the mind, body, and soul. He noted that yoga plays a crucial role in helping individuals manage stress and navigate challenging professional responsibilities. Speaking at the 12th International Yoga Day event held at the Supreme ... Read more Yoga: A Path to Wellness Amidst Busy Schedules, Says Chief Justice Suryakant
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Ukraine hits Russia-controlled Crimea in deadly drone attack (VIDEO)
Footage of fires at a major depot on Crimea is circulating on social media. The Moscow-aligned governor of Crimea has halted public fuel sales after the attack.
PM Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day
IANS- On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, June 21[IST] urged people across the country to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives, emphasizing that it promotes healthy living, a healthy mind, and long-term well-being. Addressing a huge gathering of Yoga enthusiasts at Red []
India to host BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting on June 22-23
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting on June 22-23 under its chairship, bringing together top security officials from member countries to deliberate on evolving global security challenges and strengthen cooperation on key strategic issues.
Legal rights must mean dignified, accessible justice: SC Judge
Justice Vikram Nath calls for institutional coordination, vernacular outreach for womens legal empowerment SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority, on Saturday organised a mega awareness programme on Empowering Women and Strengthening Institutional Legal Support at SKICC, Srinagar, with Supreme Court Judge and NALSA Executive []
Ideals of human dignity, social justice continue to shape Indias moral consciousness: WB Guv
Shillong event celebrates foundation day of West Bengal SHILLONG, June 20: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday remarked that the moral consciousness of India continues to be shaped by the ideals of human dignity and social justice. The Governor said this while addressing a programme at Lok Bhavan here to celebrate the foundation day []
Pink is power: A Softer Door to Justice Opens For Women in Delhi
7 yrs after crash, a widow still awaits justice, daughter answers
Retired ASI Among Three Booked as Crime Branch Cracks Down on Financial Fraud
SRINAGAR: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir has registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against three individuals, including a retired Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), in connection with alleged cases of financial fraud, cheating and criminal conspiracy. Officials said the FIRs were registered following detailed verification and investigation of complaints received by the Crime Branch. []
Supreme Court Judges Call for Stronger Grassroots Justice Delivery in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Emphasising the need for accessible, coordinated and victim-sensitive justice mechanisms, the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA), under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), on Saturday organised a mega awareness programme on Empowering Women and Strengthening Institutional Legal Support at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event []
ON JUNE 19, 2026, the Delhi High Court in a significant ruling in the case of Telegram FZ LLC & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors . upheld the order passed by the Union government pertaining to the temporary blocking of Telegram, the cloud based social media and instant messaging platform, until June 22, 2026. The judgement was pronounced by Justice Tejas Karia. On May 22, 2026 , the National Testing Agency (NTA) had informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) about the misuse of the Telegram Application by third-parties concerning the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026 (NEET UG). Subsequent to this, on June 3, 2026 , a meeting was held which was attended by representatives of Telegram along with MeitY and the NTA, which ultimately resulted in Telegram taking down the URLs notified by the MeitY which were allegedly involved in the fraud concerning the NEET UG 2026. The Union government then issued an order directing Telegram and its associated URLs to be blocked across India till June 22, along with disablement of the message editing feature of the App till June 30. The committee which was constituted under Rule 7 of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public Rules),2009 for providing recommendations with respect to the order also concurred with the findings and directions encompassed in the order with the Union government placing its observation of an unresolvable issue with respect to re-emergence of unlawful channels on the platform despite their take-downs. Platform wide ban is an extreme measure: Telegram Telegram, in its submissions, highlighted its sustained cooperation with the Indian government when it was apprised of the alleged circulation of fraudulent content relating to NEET UG 2026 through meetings with the Union governments representatives. Further, Telegram highlighted its reply to the Respondents in which it strictly maintained its stand on its policy of prohibition of extending any services for the purposes of examination fraud, cheating impersonation or the sale and distribution of examination material along with having an extensive content-moderation framework in place comprising AI, machine-learning tools and human moderators who actively review the nature of the content and remove the same if they are found to be unlawful. It also employed crackdown measures like content removal, account restrictions and permanent bans with respect to its users who were found to be involved in the violations in relation to NEET UG 2026 . Telegram also termed the order issued by the Respondents as a non-speaking order whilst placing reliance on the Supreme Courts judgment in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020) as it termed the platform-wide block as an extreme measure which was disproportionate to the extent of the problem that the respondents were aiming to curb . Additionally, it highlighted that such a measure directly impacted more than 150 million Telegram users in India with numerous students using it for lawful purposes such as accessing study material and educational resources. In its submission the petitioner also highlighted the absence of any mention in the order regarding its compliance with the directions entailed in the order as it disabled 900 URLs out of the 1300 URLs notified by the MeitY. It vehemently maintained its adherence to the statutory obligations under Rule 3 (1)(b) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 as it had employed all the reasonable and technologically feasible safeguards in order to curb the unlawful content. Telegram also submitted that the order passed by the Union government was in direct contravention with Section 69A of the IT Act as it laid down blocking access only with respect to a specific information and not to a complete intermediary platform and asked for the order to be set-aside. Platform wide ban is in adherence of Section 69A of IT Act: Respondents The respondents which comprised the MeitY and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in their submissions acknowledged receiving various complaints regarding the misuse of Telegram with NTA being one of the first complainants which voiced its concern disclosing certain bots and channels allegedly linked to the examination paper leaks thereby posing a significant threat to the integrity of NEET UG 2026. It highlighted the distinct nature of Telegram when compared with other intermediary platforms on the ground of its cloud-based infrastructure, large public broadcast channels, concealment of user identifiers coupled with an exclusive feature of message editing, wherein a user can alter the date on which such content was published thereby making it highly prone to misuse in the backdrop of examination fraud. Additionally, Telegram claimed that it was incapable of preventing its users from blocking measures through VPNs and in order to structurally change its message editing feature it would require a considerable amount of time. In their submission, the Respondents specifically highlighted a Telegram Channel which had been identified as being actively involved in disseminating materials in relation to the NEET UG 2026 examination leaks whilst placing before the High Court the futility of removing such a Telegram channel as mirror channels can be created instantly towards which the subscribers of the earlier channel can be easily directed to leading to an almost instant resurrection of the unlawful activities despite the removal of the Telegram channel. The Respondents submitted that blocking power enshrined in Section 69A of the IT Act extended to not just individual pieces of content but also the software architecture, databases and the entirety of programmatic ecosystem which constitute an application with such an application falling within the terminology of information as per Section 2(1)(v) of the IT Act. This ensured that Telegrams blocking was in adherence to Section 69A. They also also highlighted inherent systemic abuse of the Telegram Platform through a report which contained documented unlawful activities like the carrying out of cyber-attacks and circulation of child sexual exploitative and abuse material. They referred to the Supreme Courts decision in Akshay N. Patel v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr. (2022), in which the Court had held that constitutional rights cannot be permitted to become instruments in the hands of private commercial entities to defeat lawful regulation enacted in public interest. They termed the platform wide block as the only feasible recourse as Telegram was structurally incapable to re-model its design, particularly the date-time editing capability and the mass-multiplication features within the fast-approaching exam window. What did the High Court say? The High Court zeroed down two issues which had arisen for determination: the first, the ascertainment of whether the order passed by the Union government suffered from a non-application of mind and the second, whether the temporary blocking of an entire platform is a proportionate measure in relation to the harm that is being sought to be curbed. On the first issue, it recognised the Unions cognizance of the issues pertaining to the circulation of exam related misinformation, purported examination papers and other unlawful activities and the wide-scaled implications the same could pose on the public order in the country and termed the same as a valid and well-founded reason to pass such an order. It affirmed the application of reasoning in the order whilst also providing Telegram an opportunity of being heard. The High Court recognised that the Respondent acted in the interest of nearly 2.2 million candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 examination, with the intent to prevent any possible public disorder. On the second issue, Telegram explicitly acknowledged that the term information which is used in Section 69A of the IT Act and is defined under Section 2(1)(v) is lucidly indicative of being construed in an expansive manner and a narrow interpretation of the same confining it only to channels, posts, messages, accounts etc of individuals would render the blocking-power enshrined in Section 69A as futile. The High Court, while assessing the threshold of proportionality in the Respondents act of blocking public access to Telegram, noted that the very build of the Telegram platform facilitates the mass dissemination of content to a considerably large number of its users in no time, which thereby alludes to swift and wide circulation of any unlawful content which significantly increases the risk of disruption in public order. It also noted the inefficacy of removing channels, groups, bots and accounts as the same instantly resurfaced through mirror channels. Additionally, the High Court recognised that the construction of Section 69A lucidly envisages the power to issue interim blocking directions in case of an emergency to be exercised by the Union government whilst acknowledging the intermediarys right to a post-decisional hearing before passing a final order. The High Court ultimately upheld the temporary blocking of Telegram until June 22 and the disablement of its message editing feature untilJune 30, as they proved to be germane to secure the objective stated by the Respondent and termed the measure adopted by the Union government as least restrictive and proportionate.
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