Three individuals, Abbas Ali, Shamsun Kareem Raj, and Dawood Suleiman, affiliated with the banned terrorist group Base Movement, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2016 Kollam collectorate blast. The court found them guilty of using an improvised explosive device, causing terror and injuring one person. A fourth suspect was acquitted due to insufficient...
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The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria for government jobs cannot be changed after advertising vacancies. The court emphasized that transparency and non-discrimination are crucial in public recruitment, and any changes must be justified and adhere to Article 14 of the Constitution.
Read MoreThe National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is investigating the disappearance of 25 tigers from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. While the state forest department claims to have found evidence of 10 tigers, concerns remain about poaching and retaliatory killings. Overcrowding in the reserve is also a concern, as tigers are moving closer to human...
Read MoreThe Kerala High Court ruled that media freedom is not absolute and must be exercised within constitutional boundaries. The court emphasized that while reporting on criminal cases, the media must respect the separation of powers and refrain from declaring guilt or innocence before a judicial verdict.
Read MoreRahul Gandhi faced criticism from descendants of Indian royal families, including BJP minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, for claiming in an opinion piece that the East India Company exploited Indian rulers. Scindia accused Gandhi of historical ignorance and harboring a colonial mindset. Congress defended Gandhi, suggesting his critics were merely demonstrating loyalty to their current political...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the import ban on Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses.” The court deemed the petition ‘infructuous’ as authorities couldn’t locate the 1988 notification imposing the ban. The bench concluded that without the notification, its validity couldn’t be assessed.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has mandated that all trial courts must provide compensation to survivors of sexual assault and acid attack cases, regardless of the accused’s conviction or acquittal. This directive aims to ensure that victims receive financial support and that the victim compensation scheme outlined in Indian law is effectively implemented.
Read MoreBakhtawar Ali, a home guard accused of orchestrating a violent clash during Muharram in Bareilly, has been detained under the National Security Act. The clash resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries, prompting the demolition of 14 houses and multiple arrests. Ali’s family claims he is being scapegoated, alleging the violence was instigated by...
Read MoreAn Indian-American woman, Saba Haider, originally from Ghaziabad, has won a seat on the DuPage County Board in Illinois, US. Despite a grueling campaign that left her physically exhausted, Saba persevered, attributing her success to her supportive family and dedicated community engagement.
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Amazon and Flipkart for potential violations of foreign exchange regulations. The probe, stemming from complaints about unfair business practices, focuses on allegations that the e-commerce giants manipulate pricing and disadvantage smaller vendors. While searches were conducted at vendor locations, the ED hasn’t targeted Amazon or Flipkart directly yet.
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