Understanding Addiction: Key Terms Explained by Indias Ministry of Social Justice
New Delhi, August 26: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India has launched a campaign focused on addiction recovery. As part of this initiative, a helpline number, 14446, has been established. The ministry encourages citizens to take an oath to say no to drugs, spread awareness, and strengthen the commitment ... Read more Understanding Addiction: Key Terms Explained by Indias Ministry of Social Justice
India names Satish Kumar Sivan as new consul general in San Francisco
Satish Kumar Sivan assumed office Tuesday as the new consul general of India in San Francisco, succeeding Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, who has taken up a new assignment as Indias ambassador to Qatar.
A new Justice Department opinion expands executive privilege claims. This opinion suggests private presidential advisers may resist subpoenas. Critics fear this interpretation hinders congressional investigations and accountability. Past court rulings have limited presidential secrecy in investigations. The debate centers on balancing presidential confidentiality and public oversight.
Sumanths Newtons 3rd Law is set to make its way to OTT after its theatrical release earlier this year. The Rajesh Karna-directed crime thriller also stars Jagapathi Babu and brings together mystery, family drama and the idea of actions having consequences. After its run in theatres, the film is now heading to digital platforms, giving viewers another opportunity to catch the story from home.
Justice Sunil Shukre sworn in as Maharashtra lokayukta
14-Hour Fasting, Lacto-Vegetarian Diet Show Promise For Type 2 Diabetes Control: Study
A structured eating plan that combines a lacto-vegetarian diet with a 14-hour overnight fast may offer a practical way to improve blood sugar control in women with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Delhi High Court gives six weeks to slum residents near PM
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed residents of three jhuggi clusters near Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence in the Race Course area to vacate the premises within six weeks and shift to alternative accommodation allotted to them by the government. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said [] The post Delhi High Court gives six weeks to slum residents near PMs residence to vacate, orders rehabilitation monitoring appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may direct the Uttar Pradesh government to acquire land required for the development of the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan if efforts by the court-appointed High-Powered Committee to privately purchase the land continue to face resistance. A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post Supreme Court may direct UP Government to acquire land for Banke Bihari temple development if private purchase fails appeared first on India Legal .
First in 48 yrs! Sonal Dinusha joins Zaheer Abbas, Everton Weekes in rare feat vs India
FIIDS Urges U.S. To Reconsider Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee
A proposed fee of more than $100,000 for certain H-1B visa petitions could make it harder for U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers and weaken the countrys ability to compete for global talent, an Indian American policy group has warned.
Delhi Crime Branch arrests wanted arms supplier linked to Rohit Godara
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Indian Student Applications To U.S. Colleges Fall 15% Amid Tighter Immigration Rules
The changing immigration landscape in the U.S. is beginning to show up in college admissions, with applications from Indian students falling 15 percent for the 2025-26 academic year, even as overall undergraduate applications continued to grow.
Sex determination cases: Who can investigate, and what has the Supreme Court said?
There were essentially three questions before the Supreme Court: Can the police register an FIR for an offence under the Act? Can they investigate it? And can a Magistrate take cognisance of the offence on the basis of a police chargesheet?
Kirloskar Brothers shares slip 1.2% as Supreme Court sends family dispute to arbitration
The stock ended at 1,899 on the NSE, down 23.40 or 1.22 per cent from Mondays close of 1,922.40
...we accordingly direct that every penny of donation must come to the donation boxes or online temple treasury and any impediment created by sevayats or anyone else shall be viewed very seriously, the Supreme Court said
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Supreme Court judge Justice Prasanna B Varale has raised concerns over the declining education budget and the closure of Marathi-medium schools in Maharashtra, saying that a fraction of the money allocated for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela could have helped save several of them, as reported in NDTV. Speaking at the inauguration of smart classes [] The post Supreme Court Judge Prasanna Varale: 0.1% Of Kumbh Spending Could Have Saved 125 Marathi Schools, Pitting Hindu Faith Against Education appeared first on The Commune .
Sambhal temple-mosque row: Supreme Court postpones hearing to September 29
A court hearing for the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute was postponed to September 29. This postponement occurred due to an interim stay imposed by the Supreme Court in November 2024. The legal dispute began when Hindu petitioners claimed the mosque was built over a temple. Following a court-ordered survey, unrest led to deaths and injuries in November 2025. The matter remains stayed pending further Supreme Court directives.
OBC creamy layer case: Supreme Court agrees to consider setting up special bench
The Supreme Court is set to consider setting up a special bench regarding the OBC creamy-layer ruling, which holds significance for the selections of the Civil Services Examination 2025. The govt aims to revert to previous criteria for 958 candidates to ensure fairness for earlier applicants. The court will consult with judges prior to making a decision.
Supreme Court directs Delhi Bar bodies to devise institutional mechanism for women
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) and district court bar associations in the National capital to jointly formulate a structured and institutionalised mechanism to ensure representation of women in their governing bodies for the 2027 Bar elections. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs Delhi Bar bodies to devise institutional mechanism for womens representation in 2027 elections appeared first on India Legal .
Banke Bihari Temple donations must go directly to treasury, rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all money donated to the Banke Bihari Temple in UPs Vrindavan, whether through donation boxes or online, must go directly to the temple treasury. The Supreme Court also...
The newly released poster of Daayra , featuring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj, has already created curiosity around the story
Pakistans Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Filed by Imran Khans Sister
Islamabad, August 25: The contempt petition filed by Uzma Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been returned by the registrars office of Pakistans Supreme Court. This petition was submitted in response to allegations of violating a court order issued on August 18. Speaking to reporters outside the Supreme Court, Gohar Ali Khan, ... Read more Pakistans Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Filed by Imran Khans Sister
Uttarakhand High Court: Man marrying a woman with a child cannot later evade maintenance obligations
The Uttarakhand High Court has held that a man who knowingly marries a woman with a child from her previous marriage cannot subsequently evade responsibility for the childs maintenance merely because he is not the biological father. The Bench of Justice Alok Mahra allowed a criminal revision challenging a Family Court order and held that [] The post Uttarakhand High Court: Man marrying a woman with a child cannot later evade maintenance obligations appeared first on India Legal .
0.1% Of Kumbh Fund Could Have Saved 100 Marathi Schools: SC Justice Varale
The Justice Prsanna Varale stated that if Marathi schools continue to close, it is a matter of grave concern.
Tarun Tejpal Asked By Supreme Court To Surrender In Two Weeks
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on August 6 convicted Tarun Tejpal and sentenced him to 10 years in prison for raping a former colleague in 2013, overturning his 2021 acquittal in the case.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, who was recently convicted of rape by the Bombay High Court, to surrender before the jail authorities within two weeks. A Bench comprising Justice Alok Aradhe rejected Tejpals application seeking exemption from surrender and made it clear that his appeal against the conviction would [] The post Supreme Court directs former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in rape conviction case appeared first on India Legal .
Can your employer see your ITR? Supreme Court steps in over data privacy concerns
The Supreme Court advised the government to collaborate with domain experts to devise an antidote to the problem and requested action preferably within four months.
Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee's Disqualification Plea
The Supreme Court has sought responses from 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs over a plea by party general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, challenging the delay in deciding their disqualification petitions. Banerjee has urged the court to direct Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to act expeditiously on the petitions pending before him. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Speaker and the Lok Sabha Secretary General, was asked to obtain instructions from the Speaker. The case comes months after the TMC suffered a major political setback in West Bengal, followed by a split in the party and the formation of the NCPI by the rebel MPs.
Supreme Court grants interim arrest protection to journalist in Ram Mandir donation case
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Supreme Court grants protection to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay over Ram Mandir donation expos
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in connection with a road-rage FIR registered in Uttar Pradesh, while issuing notice to the State Government on his plea seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. [] The post Supreme Court grants protection to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay over Ram Mandir donation expos, seeks UP response appeared first on India Legal .
Jajpur MP Demands Crime Branch Probe into Pihu
Jajpur MP Rabindra Narayan Behera has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi seeking an independent, timebound Crime Branch investigation into the disappearance of minor girl Pihu from Binjharpur in 2020. In his letter, Behera highlighted allegations raised by Pihus mother, Monalisa Nayak, regarding lapses in the initial police investigation. He questioned the role [] The post Jajpur MP Demands Crime Branch Probe into Pihus Disappearance appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tarun Tejpal Must Surrender in 2 Weeks, Supreme Court Says in 2013 Goa Sexual Assault Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in connection with the 2013 Goa sexual assault case. The apex court also directed him to submit his surrender certificate on or before September 22,
Supreme Court orders Tarun Tejpal to surrender in two weeks
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The Madras High Court on Tuesday warned that it may impose costs on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna for seeking an adjournment to file applications seeking rejection of election petitions challenging their victories in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Single Bench of Justice V Lakshminarayanan stressed that the Court [] The post Madras High Court warns of costs over delay in filing pleas to reject election petitions gainst CM Joseph Vijay, sports minister Aadhav Arjuna appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court refuses to reopen CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal for OSM grievances
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to direct the reopening of the CBSE Class XII examination verification and re-evaluation portal for students who had raised concerns over evaluation of their answer sheets through the newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post Supreme Court refuses to reopen CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal for OSM grievances appeared first on India Legal .
Surrender in two weeks: Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpals plea in sexual assault case
The Supreme Court has denied journalist Tarun Tejpal's request to be exempted from surrendering. Following his conviction, he is required to surrender within a two-week timeframe. The Bombay High Court has imposed a ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence on him, reversing a prior trial court acquittal. Tejpal's appeal contesting the conviction is set to be addressed in the future.
'You Missed The Bus': Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Reopen CBSE OSM Window
The Supreme Court refused to reopen the CBSE post-result mark verification window, citing fixed deadlines and potential disruption to exams and admissions.
Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amidst Ongoing Protests
Patna, August 25: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar addressed reporters on various issues on Tuesday. He emphasized that the state government is considering the demands of students and assured them that justice will be served in accordance with the rules. Students should have faith in the government, he stated. Bihar is the only state in the ... Read more Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amidst Ongoing Protests
2013 rape case: Supreme Court directs Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks
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Supreme Court grants bail to Naval Kishore Kapoor in J-K terror case
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Hijab not an essential religious practice, cannot override uniform code: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has declined to interfere with the enforcement of a prescribed school uniform, dismissing a writ petition filed by a Muslim student who sought permission to wear a hijab or headscarf as an additional component of her institutional attire. The Court held that the petitioner had failed to establish, either on the [] The post Hijab not an essential religious practice, cannot override uniform code: Allahabad High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court issues notice to 20 rebel Trinamool MPs in Abhishek Banerjee
The Supreme Court was informed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has already issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on petitions seeking their disqualification for allegedly defecting from the party. The disclosure was made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta during the hearing of a plea filed by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, who [] The post Supreme Court issues notice to 20 rebel Trinamool MPs in Abhishek Banerjees plea over disqualification appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Abhishek Banerjees Petition Regarding Rebel TMC MPs
New Delhi, August 25: The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a petition filed by Abhishek Banerjee, the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a Member of Parliament. He has requested the court to direct Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expedite decisions on petitions for the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC ... Read more Supreme Court Issues Notice on Abhishek Banerjees Petition Regarding Rebel TMC MPs
Supreme Court Issues Notice To Tata Steel Over Odisha's Rs 4,313-Crore Mineral Shortage Demand
The dispute arose after Tata Steel Mining, which acquired the Sukinda Chromite Block, was issued multiple demand notices for failing to meet prescribed dispatch targets under the Mine Development and Production Agreement.
Supreme Court asks Centre to consider devising safeguards to ensure no misuse of EPFO, ITR data
The CJI, while refusing to entertain a PIL filed by Piyush Sharma on the issue, suggested that the Centre devise an effective mechanism to address the issue with the assistance of domain experts.
Retired Justice T Mallikharjuna Rao Sworn In As AP Lokayukta
Retired High Court Judge Justice Thallapragada Mallikarjuna Rao was sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta on Tuesday.
Supreme Court seeks response from 20 rebel TMC MPs on disqualification
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Supreme Courts Samadhan Samaroh 2026 concludes with over 1,250 cases resolved
The Special Lok Adalat was held from August 21 to 23 under the guidance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel Trinamool MPs On Abhishek Banerjee's Plea
The TMC leader has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an expeditious decision by Speaker Om Birla on the party's petitions seeking disqualification of the 20 rebel MPs.
Acting Chief Justice inaugurates Lawyers
Lays foundation stone for Munsiff Court Complex at Dooru ANANTNAG: Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Sanjeev Kumar, accompanied by Justice Sanjay Dhar, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Anantnag), inaugurated the newly constructed Lawyers Chambers at the District Court Complex, Anantnag. The []
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
The California Supreme Court is considering whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return seized election ballots
Trump Administration Proposes Massive New Fee For H-1B Hiring
Hiring a foreign professional on an H-1B visa could become far more expensive for U.S. companies under a Trump administration proposal that would require employers to pay an additional $103,265 for each cap-subject petition.
Father of newborn who died in Amravati NICU fire demands justice
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President Trump Puts U.S. Schools On Notice Over Gender-Transition Policies
President Donald Trump has warned public schools that they could face serious consequences if they allow students to undergo gender-related changes without their parents' knowledge, as his administration steps up its campaign to expand parental control over education.
Bipartisan U.S. Bill Targets Social Media Influencers Working For Foreign Interests
Social media influencers who promote political messages on behalf of foreign interests could face new disclosure requirements under bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress.
US Supreme Court Clears Way For Trump's Mail Voting Plan Ahead Of Midterms
The Supreme Court's conservative majority didn't decide the legality of Trump's order, instead ruling that states who sued did not have the legal right to challenge it.
US Supreme Court allows Trumps mail voting restrictions to proceed
Mail balloting has long been afavourite targetof US President Donald Trump. US Supreme Court allows Trumps mail voting restrictions to proceed
US Supreme Court Backs Trump's Bid To Curb Mail Ballots
Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to restrict mail-in voting but it was immediately met with multiple legal challenges.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms
Ramyas family seeks justice, stricter laws
KP plans AI Task Force to tackle cybercrimes
The Supreme Court advised Tamil Nadu to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority. This follows Tamil Nadu's plea for Karnataka to release its due water share. The court noted Tamil Nadu had previously received more water than allocated. Tamil Nadu's counsel argued the authority had not directed proportionate water release. The matter will be heard again on August 31.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Delay In Disqualification Of 20 Rebel TMC MPs
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court seeking an early decision on disqualification pleas against 20 rebel party MPs. The TMC alleges that the MPs abandoned the party and aligned with another political formation after being elected on the TMC symbol, arguing that this attracts anti-defection provisions. The rebel MPs, however, claim their move constitutes a valid merger. A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Surya Kant is scheduled to hear Banerjees plea on August 25. The petition also names Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the House Secretary General. Watch
SIT formed, all involved in violence will be brought to justice: Meghalaya CM in assambly
Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Joses Malayalam psychological crime thriller Unmadham is set to make its digital debut after its theatrical release earlier this year. Directed by Kiran Das and written by Shahi Kabir, the film follows a police officer who comes across an old and mysterious case involving the death of a young woman. What starts as a routine investigation soon takes a disturbing turn as the officer begins experiencing strange visions and struggles to separate reality from his own thoughts and memories.
'Its a crime!: Gov Greg Abbott unloads on China over Texas Birth tourism
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chairperson of Sikkim Human Rights Commission
Gangtok, Aug 24: Former Patna High Court Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai has been appointed Chairperson of the Sikkim State Human Rights Commission. Chief Minister [] The post Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chairperson of Sikkim Human Rights Commission appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat resolves 1,712 cases during Samadhan Samaroh 2026
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Supreme Court Seeks Police Reply on AAP MLA Balyans Bail Plea
Delhi Police gets four weeks to respond to former AAP MLAs plea for bail
The Committee instructs concerned officers to provide information regarding the registered case, the condition of the victims, the status of the investigation, and the details of the arrests
Marathi mandatory for drivers: There will be no injustice, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state government would ensure that no one faced discrimination or injustice on the basis of language
Indian-Origin Shop Owner Shot Dead During Robbery At Jackson Store
A 56-year-old Indian-origin shop owner from Gujarat was shot and killed during an armed robbery at his store in Jackson, Tennessee, police said.
Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones
Vivo executive moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC bar on China travel
Guangwen Kuang has challenged a Delhi High Court order refusing him permission to visit his ailing 82-year-old father in China amid an ongoing PMLA case
Better than The Godfather: how we made brutal Yorkshire crime classic Red Riding
Teenage Indian-Origin Student Dies After Car Crashes Into Ocean Off Santa Cruz Coast
A 19-year-old Indian-origin student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, died after the car she was traveling in plunged off a cliff and into the ocean near the city's Steamer Lane surf break.
'Want to see this guy in jail': Gill calls for Fauci to face justice in COVID accountability push
28-Year-Old Indian Man Shot Dead During Pizza Delivery In New York
A 28-year-old man from India was shot and killed while delivering a pizza in New York City, with police investigating the incident as a suspected robbery attempt.
Tamil Nadu seeks proportionate Cauvery water, Supreme Court advises State to take it up with CWMA
The shortfall of water as per the pro rata formula was 17.414 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) as of August 23, TN tells the court
'No injustice will be done on language grounds': Fadnavis on Marathi learning row
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has spoken out on the ongoing controversy over the requirement to learn Marathi, saying the issue is being politicised and assuring that the state government will not allow anyone's livelihood...
Online trading scams: Coimbatore cybercrime police register three cases
Chinese National Arrested for Running Organized Crime Network in Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 24: A Chinese national has been arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly operating an organized crime network linked to international drug trafficking, online fraud, and the trafficking of Bangladeshi women. Local media reported that recent operations by Bangladeshi agencies uncovered this network, which reportedly collaborates with local partners in the South Asian country. Investigators ... Read more Chinese National Arrested for Running Organized Crime Network in Bangladesh
NEET protests: Supreme Court directs high-powered committee to prioritise sexual assault complaints
The Supreme Court has directed a committee to prioritize sexual assault complaints. This committee was established to investigate police violence during recent NEET protests. Senior advocate Shobha Gupta requested the court to take suo motu cognisance of these allegations. The High-Powered Enquiry Committee will examine these serious matters on a priority basis.
