As of July 19, nearly 39% of high court judge vacancies remained unaddressed, according to law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Out of 357 vacant posts, HC collegiums had only sent 219 recommendations, leaving 138 positions without proposals, delaying the appointments process.
Read MoreCJI D Y Chandrachud expressed concern over the gradual erosion of fundamental freedoms and equality. During an address at an NLSIU event, he highlighted issues like manual scavenging and urged recognizing intersecting identities to combat discrimination, citing Amartya Sen’s work. Chandrachud emphasized the need for dialogues between legal systems to enhance equality.
Read MoreGoogle resolved a security flaw that allowed hackers to bypass their Email Verification for Google Workspace accounts, potentially accessing third-party services. The malicious activity was identified within the last few weeks, and the issue was fixed within 72 hours. Google has since added extra detection measures to prevent such authentication bypasses in the future.
Read MoreFrench authorities responded to cyberattacks leaking sensitive data on Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics. Details like blood test results and military status were exposed. Israel’s Foreign Minister raised concerns about potential threats, attributing them to Iran-backed groups. In response, France deployed 18,000 troops to ensure security during the games.
Read MoreTwo students from Telangana studying in Texas died from a cocaine overdose. TANA reported 30 overdose cases among Telugu students in the US recently. Easy availability, peer pressure, and legal marijuana contribute to the rise. Universities and associations are conducting awareness and de-addiction programs to combat the issue.
Read MoreOn Sunday, Manu, now 22, shot like a pro, like she has been for months now. No nerves, no excuses, no meltdown. She was in the zone, making history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal — a bronze in 10m air pistol. The top two postions were secured...
Read MoreA dentist from Pakistan’s Ahmadi community was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his clinic near Lahore. The incident has caused distress among the persecuted community, which has faced significant violence in recent months. The community condemned the killing, attributing it to a hate campaign against them and criticized the government’s inaction.
Read MoreIndia’s foreign minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Tokyo to discuss regional and global issues, affirming their commitment to Indo-Pacific security. The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting will focus on Ukraine’s humanitarian concerns, China’s assertiveness, and joint regional initiatives. PM Modi’s potential visit to Ukraine was also highlighted.
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