Category: India

The Supreme Court has closed suo motu contempt proceedings against YouTuber Ajay Shukla after he offered an unconditional apology for “defamatory” remarks against a former judge. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma accepted the apology but warned Shukla against future misconduct, stating any recurrence would face severe consequences. …

An advocate’s attempt to argue five PILs, ranging from chemical-free tobacco to garlic’s ‘tamasic’ nature, drew sharp criticism from the Supreme Court. The bench termed the petitions frivolous, suggesting they were filed for publicity. The court warned against such practices, emphasizing the need for advocates to focus on their profession…

The Supreme Court expressed frustration over frequent West Bengal-related petitions, questioning its workload. Petitioners challenging voter list deletions highlighted a lack of appeal options. The court agreed to hear these alongside ongoing voter roll scrutiny issues, emphasizing that bureaucrats shouldn’t overrule judicial officers’ decisions. …

A Jammu and Kashmir high court judge’s suspicion during a routine protection petition led to an investigation into a criminal network allegedly luring young girls. The court discovered the ‘husband’ was already married and ordered a probe into the moulvi and the advocate involved, highlighting a moment of judicial vigilance…

Nepal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history four…

The UPSC clarified that Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, secured rank 301 in the Civil Services Examination 2025, resolving confusion over two candidates with the same name claiming the same rank. The commission confirmed the successful candidate’s details, including roll number and parentage, amidst reports of another Akanksha Singh…

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals in Iran against approaching land border points for exit without prior coordination. The mission emphasized it cannot assist individuals stranded after leaving Iranian territory without entering a third country. This advisory follows the External Affairs Minister’s statement on India’s focus on…

Jaishankar also said that India believed that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in the Middle East. While outlining India’s stand in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses. The…

A Delhi court has granted Sharjeel Imam 10-day interim bail in a 2020 Delhi riots case, months after the Supreme Court denied him regular bail. The Supreme Court had previously stated that long incarceration alone isn’t enough for bail under UAPA, especially in cases affecting public order and national security….

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff. This happened due to sudden airspace restrictions. These restrictions are linked to the evolving situation in West Asia. IndiGo is working with authorities to resume the journey. The airline is also informing passengers about potential delays and…

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted on Monday, preventing a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from being taken up. Opposition members insisted on discussing the West Asia situation, leading to repeated adjournments. Presiding over the House, Jagadambika Pal urged decorum, highlighting the resolution’s presence on the agenda and accusing the…

India advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions, with PM Modi closely monitoring the situation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted concerns for over a crore Indians residing in the Gulf and the region’s importance for energy security. The conflict’s escalation has led to significant disruption and…

An Indian national was injured in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, after an Iranian military projectile hit a residential building. The Indian embassy confirmed no Indian fatalities, stating the injured individual is receiving treatment. The incident took place amidst heightened regional tensions and follows Iran’s appointment of a new Supreme Leader….