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A Delhi High Court held there’s no legal provision to share CCTV footage with accused while hearing BMW-hit-and-run accused Gaganpreet Kaur’s plea for preserving Dhaula Kuan footage. Her counsel argued the case hinged on it. The IO was summoned on September 19. Kaur remains in custody till September 27; bail plea on September 20.
Families of four victims of the Air India Ahmedabad crash sued Boeing and Honeywell in a US court, alleging a faulty fuel cutoff switch caused flight AI171’s fatal accident. The June 12 crash killed 260 people. The lawsuit seeks damages, citing design flaws both companies allegedly knew could trigger unintended engine shutdown during takeoff.
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had “really let me down,” insisting allies must stop buying Russian oil for stronger US intervention in Ukraine. After meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Trump argued Putin would “drop out” once oil prices fall. He may meet Zelenskiy at the UN as the EU accelerates LNG phase-out and US considers […]
The Supreme Court will today hear the bail plea for activist Sharjeel Imam, former JNU scholar Umar Khalid, and others involved in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Previously, Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria noted they received case files late, after midnight, leading to the hearing being deferred to September 19 for proper review.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised bidding norms for highway projects to curb excessive subcontracting by concessionaires. A new policy circular outlines stricter qualification criteria for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, including penalties for violations. The move aims to improve project accountability.
Karnataka’s Chief Election Officer dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s voter deletion allegations as baseless. Of 6,018 deletion requests in Aland, only 24 were valid. The rest were rejected, and an FIR was filed in 2023. The Election Commission also refuted Gandhi’s broader claims, clarifying that no online deletions can be done by the public.
Chief Justice B.R. Gavai reaffirmed his respect for all religions and secular values following social media backlash over his remarks on a Lord Vishnu idol. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized social media for distorting comments, with Sibal calling it an “unruly horse.”
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to seven individuals acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, following an appeal by victims’ families. Notices were also sent to the NIA and the Maharashtra government. A Division Bench directed all parties be served within two weeks. The matter is scheduled for further hearing after six weeks.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed she was placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting Sopore to offer condolences on former Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Bhat’s death. She called the move undemocratic, stating it exposes the harsh political reality in Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti shared her statement through a post on X.
MK Stalin turned the event into a display of strength, underlining Senthil Balaji’s influence despite his resignation over graft charges at Karur’s Mupperum Vizha, marking DMK’s founding and Periyar, Anna’s anniversaries. Stalin highlighted welfare schemes, attacked BJP and AIADMK, and vowed to defend Tamil Nadu’s rights, language, and identity.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall in several parts of Telangana over the next two days. Districts likely to be affected include Jangaon, Karimnagar, Mulugu, Ranga Reddy, Yadadri, and Bhuvanagiri. The rains may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious.
The Noida International Airport (Jewar) will be inaugurated on October 30, with flights commencing 45 days later, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. He said airlines are eager to operate, with 10 cities likely connected in phase one. The project faced two delays, first from September last year, then April.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a ₹1,000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates aged 20-25 under the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme. Earlier limited to intermediate pass candidates, the scheme now extends to degree holders for up to two years. Nitish said this will support youth in pursuing skill training and competitive exams preparation.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of shielding those undermining democracy. Speaking at a key conference, he alleged that voter names were deleted using fake login IDs, with lakhs of votes deliberately removed. Citing Karnataka pollss, he claimed 6,800 votes were deleted.
India reacted cautiously to the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence pact, which states aggression against one equals aggression against both. Calling it a formalization of long-standing ties, India said it will assess implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests across all domains.