A 51-year-old man from Mysuru attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a knife inside Karnataka high court during a court session. Identified as S Chinnam Srinivas, he was swiftly taken to Bowring Hospital for treatment. The incident stemmed from distress over a court ruling in a case against a construction firm in Hyderabad.
Read MoreNTA implements strict measures to prevent malpractices in exams, including AI biometric matching and post-exam analysis. Second JEE-Main session begins with remote biometric matching for 12.57 lakh candidates across 544 centres.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court emphasized that high courts should not intervene in trial court orders unless there is a clear distortion of facts and law, reinstating the acquittal of two individuals sentenced to life. The court highlighted the need for proof beyond a reasonable doubt and criticized judgments based on assumptions.
Read MoreThe escalation in the number of asylum seekers has become a contentious issue in various nations, notably the United States. Major cities like New York and Chicago are facing challenges in handling the influx of migrants coming from the southern border. In contrast, Canada experiences fewer irregular border crossings due to its geographical positioning....
Read MoreA special court in Mumbai has directed the NIA to verify the health condition of BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Thakur’s absence citing health reasons has caused delays in court proceedings. The court allowed her plea for exemption but emphasized the importance of her presence for recording...
Read MoreFormer IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, convicted in a 1996 drug planting case, seeks safety in jail transfer due to threats from apprehended criminals and terrorists. State government questions his concerns citing lack of recent executive service. Bhatt’s petition for retention at Palanpur sub-jail faces government opposition.
Read MoreThe election officer of Imphal East directs police to take ‘legal action’ against an Independent candidate for making threatening remarks towards the chief minister during a live TV discussion, breaching the election model code of conduct. The candidate’s derogatory statement and threat to harm the chief minister received criticism, emphasizing the need for ethical...
Read MoreThe Union home ministry revoked the foreign funding licences of five NGOs for violating the FCRA. The affected NGOs are prohibited from receiving foreign funds due to misuse. As of April 3, 2024, there are 16,242 active NGOs with valid FCRA licences, with Rs 55,741.51 crore received by 13,520 associations.
Read MoreShould Kim Jong-un decide to engage in full-scale warfare, his initial strategy is expected to involve a comprehensive artillery attack targeting crucial military, political, and economic sites within Seoul. But South Korea stands prepared for conflict, equipped with Patriot missile defense systems designed to intercept any incoming projectiles.
Read MoreKarnataka High Court’s Kalaburagi bench ruled that Lok Adalat, despite judicial oversight, functions as a conciliator, not a judge. A case involving a compromise decree from 2007 was challenged, leading to the court setting it aside. Parties can still settle disputes amicably without court interference.
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