‘Judges are not gods, we won’t get every judgment right’: Outgoing SC Judge Sanjay KarolJustice Sanjay Karol retired from the Supreme Court after a distinguished career. He stressed that judges must possess humility and see ind...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Supreme Court: Should right to work be a fundamental right?The SC was hearing a plea concerning payment of minimum wages and compensation for delayed wages for rural employment guarantee workers. Ad...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Ladakh 2025 protest case: Cases against 25 withdrawn, Panchayat elections preparation beginsLadakh will withdraw cases against 25 individuals involved in a protest incident. Preparations for upcoming Panchayat elections in Ladakh a...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American stateIn August 1920, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, a legislator, played a critical role in the fight for women's suffrage. Harry ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for NovemberMissouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the st...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
NSUI flags ‘RSS links’ in NCERT political science textbook panelThe NSUI has criticized the NCERT's reconstituted textbook development team. They allege members have direct or indirect links to the RSS-a...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Ladakh groups submit ‘non-negotiable’ demands for elected assembly, home affairs under govtRepresentatives of Ladakh submitted a set of “non-negotiable” demands to the Ministry of Home Affairs, including an elected legislative ass...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
State can't take life arbitrarily or without dignity: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled that state execution powers are not arbitrary. The method of execution must uphold human dignity and minimize suffe...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Tripura: Tipra Motha Party hints at rethink on BJP alliance over tribal accord in Village Committee electionsTipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma warned of alliance reconsideration. He stated the accord's implementation is crucia...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protestThe Supreme Court will form a high-powered committee to examine police excesses. This panel will include retired judges and former senior p...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: Supreme CourtIn a bold move, the Supreme Court has reversed an Allahabad High Court decision that postponed a murder trial. It emphasized the importance...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI ActThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appoi...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Pinarayi backs Satheesan’s stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Kerala’s mining PSUKerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing we...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Constitutional democracy can't survive if practices like witch-hunting continue to elude rule of law: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has affirmed the life sentence of a man found guilty of witch-hunting, an act linked to a horrific attack on a woman in O...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC pushFour US human rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's campaign against the International Criminal Court. They ...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says they are free to live with anyoneThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the father of two adult sisters and the Uttar Pradesh government to jointly pay Rs 25 lakh compensatio...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST