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Umar Khalid, former JNU student and activist, has been granted 14-day interim bail from December 16 to 29 to attend his sister’s wedding on December 27. He is an accused in the Delhi riots case under the UAPA. Earlier bail requests were denied, but temporary release has been allowed for family events before.
The Supreme Court rejected ex-MP Prajwal Revanna’s request to move his remaining rape trials to a different judge. The court said the current judge will decide each case only on its evidence. He has already been convicted and given life imprisonment in one case. Earlier, the High Court also refused to suspend his sentence because […]
Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Goa authorities have banned fireworks across nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and beaches. The North Goa administration emphasized safety measures while investigations into the incident continue, aiming to prevent further accidents during the festive season and ensure public security.
The United States has approved the sale of advanced F-16 fighter jet technology and support to Pakistan, valued at $686 million. The package includes Link-16 systems, avionics upgrades, training, and logistical support to modernize Pakistan’s fleet and enhance interoperability with US forces. The sale aims to ensure operational safety readiness.
The first phase of Gram Panchayat polls in Telangana ended peacefully, barring minor violent incidents. Those standing in queues will have the opportunity to vote for next hour. In this 1st phase, polls were held for a total of 3,834 sarpanch and 27,628 ward members. Polling began at 7 am and ended at 1 pm. […]
Lawyers for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, charged with murdering activist Charlie Kirk, urged a Utah judge to limit media access, citing concerns over a fair trial. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for the September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University. National news organizations are opposing restrictions to maintain transparency.
The Enforcement Directorate and Anti-Terror Squad carried out extensive searches in Thane, Maharashtra, targeting suspects involved in funding terrorism. Operations have focused on Bhiwandi and Padga areas since early morning, probing suspicious transactions. So far, authorities have searched 22 houses and seized 19 mobile phones as part of the probe.
The Supreme Court has rejected former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s plea to suspend his 20-year prison sentence related to a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench consisting of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi declined to consider the request. This ruling was made while hearing Bhatt’s appeal against the sentence that had been imposed on […]
The first images of the Luthra brothers, detained in Thailand over the Goa nightclub fire case, have surfaced, showing them holding their passports. Thai police escorted them to the airport after Interpol issued a Blue Corner Notice, following a Goa Police LOC. Their passports were cancelled, and sources say they are likely to be brought […]
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss organizational strategies ahead of civic elections. He briefed Shah on recent state political developments following talks between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Ruling allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest polls together.
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India after a deadly fire at their Arpora nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, have been detained in Thailand, sources said. The Delhi-based brothers, owners of Romeo Lane outlets in 22 cities and four countries, face culpable homicide and negligence charges and MEA may revoke their passports.
US President Trump has launched the new Trump Gold Card visa, officially up for sale, with a freshly launched website accepting applications. For a fee of US $1 million (or US $2 million for corporate-sponsored visas), foreign nationals can secure a fast-tracked US permanent resident permit and a pathway to citizenship, replacing the older EB-5 […]
Singer Chinmayi Sripada filed a complaint after receiving a morphed photo and facing weeks of online abuse, which intensified following her husband Rahul Ravindran’s comment on mangalsutra. She revealed trolls issued death threats to her children and shared nude deepfakes. Chinmayi urged women to seek legal help, warning of growing deepfake-based harassment.
Polling was halted in a village in Nagarkurnool, Telangana after an error was identified in Ward 10 of Kuppagandla in Veldanda mandal. Although 3 candidates are contesting, the ballot papers issued by the Election Commission carried symbols for only 2. With the 3rd candidate’s symbol missing, officials immediately suspended the polling process to rectify the […]
Australian PM Anthony Albanese acknowledged some under-16s remained online a day after the world-first social media ban, calling the rollout “bumpy but lifesaving.” Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube must comply or face fines up to A$49.5 million. Governments worldwide are monitoring, with several considering similar restrictions.