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Indian Naval Officers Released in Qatar: A Triumph of Diplomacy
In a recent development that has brought relief to many, the Indian Government has confirmed the release of eight Indian naval officers who were detained in Qatar. These officers, who were previously
Landmark Ruling by the International Court of Justice on Gaza Situation
In a significant development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a directive concerning the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The court has ordered Israel to implement preventive measures again
ICC Bans Transgender Players From International Women’s Team To Protect The Integrity Of The Game
In a major decision, The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned transgender players from the international women’s team if they have gone through male puberty. As per ICC, this decision
In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old Indian student, identified as Varun Raj, is battling for his life after being brutally stabbed in the head by a stranger at a local fitness center in Valparaiso C
After months of twists and turns, Elon Musk has finally closed a $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter Inc. As per several media reports, the business tycoon fired the social media giant’s top ex
Chinese Man Who Sued Wife For Giving Birth To An “Ugly Child”, Got $120,000 As Compensation
In 2012, a court in northern China ordered a woman to pay $120,000 to her ex-husband over the claims of marriage under false pretenses who concealed the information about her previous plastic surgerie
Restaurant Sues Customer Who Tipped Waitress Rs 2.3 lakh
A restaurant in Pennsylvania has sued a customer who tipped a waitress $3,000 (about Rs 2.3 lakh) and then demanded it back a few days later. The incident happened with Mariana Lambart, a waitress at
A trial that got eyes from all over the world proved Pirates Of The Caribbean’s star Johnny Depp innocent. After he won the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, his career graph is
Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter Files For Name Change To Disown Father
As per the reports, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter has filed documents in court seeking her name change to cut ties with her biological father and to declare her gender identity as a female. 1
Why Kuwait Is Deporting And Banning Indian Expats Who Protested In Its Support?
In the past few days, India has been making headlines for receiving summons and backlash from different Gulf nations because of the derogatory remarks by two BJP spokespersons against Prophet Mohammad
After a national debate on a news channel irked international controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party removed its two spokespersons including Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. BJP spokesperson received glob
A Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to life imprisonment in the first war crimes trial in connection with Russia’s February 24 invasion. The soldier has been held guilty of killing
In a significant observation, Madras High Court has noted that even though the parents have renounced their citizenship and have acquired the citizenship of some other country, their unborn child (in
“Calling A Man Bald Is Sexual Harassment”: UK Employment Tribunal Rules
British employment tribunal recently noted that calling a man bald is sexual harassment. The observation was made by a panel of three members who bemoaned their own hair loss problems. Commenting on a
“No Man Will Ever Tear Me And India Apart”: UK Woman Marries Cat To Avoid Rental Restrictions
In yet another incident that represented the beautiful human-animal bond, a UK-based woman married her cat to avoid rental restrictions under which she was not allowed to bring animals to the unit. Sh
Will Smith Slaps Comedian Chris Rock On Oscars Stage For Joking About Wife’s Alopecia
Besides winning the first Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Richard Williams, Will Smith also made headlines for slapping the presenter and American stand-up comedian Chris R
Don’t Say Gay Bill: Florida Senate Passes Bill Banning LGBTQ Discussions In School
Florida Senate and House have passed The Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed as “Don’t Say Gay Bill” by the opponents. The bill bans discussions about sexual orientation and ge
Many heartbreaking videos of Indian students stranded in Ukraine are doing rounds on the internet. Describing their plight, they are requesting early evacuation. Some students who have returned from U
Evacuation Helpline Numbers For Stranded Indians In Ukraine — Russia Ukraine War
Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, India is making its best possible efforts to evacuate stranded Indians. Here are the helpline numbers for Indian students in Ukraine. Ministry of External Affairs has set
10 Updates On Russia-Ukraine War
All Ukrainian men aged between 18 to 60 are now banned from leaving the country, says Ukraine’s state border guard service (DPSA). 137 Ukrainian civilians and military personnel died. 83 land-based
Russia Declares War Against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Imposes Martial Law
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation asking the Ukraine military to lay down its arms. After several explosions heard in Kyiv and Eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian P
Pig Butchering Scam: Chinese Origin Crypto Scam Where Fraudsters Use Romance To Lure People
A new investment scam has been exposed where fraudsters use romance to lure people into bogus investments. In this Chinese-origin Pig Butchering crypto scam, con artists groom the victims for months t
In a shocking incident, Malaysian minister Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff sparked outrage after she advised husbands to beat their ‘stubborn’ wives to discipline them for ‘unruly behaviour&
After Over 50 Years, Emergency Powers Invoked In Canada To End Truckers’ Protest
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared a national public order emergency under 1988 Emergency Act to end the truckers’ protest popularly known as ‘Freedom Convoy’ agains
Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday alleged that they have received threatening phone calls from the pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in connection to the PM security lapse matter. The
In the shocking revelations made by a former Australian under-19 cricketer, a team official has been accused of rape. The victim has accused that former Australian cricketer Bob Bitmead had sexually a
Israel Divorce Law Prohibited Australian Man’s Exit For 8000 Years
In a bizarre incident related to a bizarre court order, an Australian citizen has been barred from leaving the country for almost the next 8,000 years. He has been trapped in Israel since 2013. “
ED Summons Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Panama Paper Leak Case
Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in connection to the 2016 Panama Papers global tax leaks case. The actress had been sent summons two times previously as w
North Korea Bans Laughing, Grocery Shopping, Drinking For 11 Days
North Korea has always been hitting headlines for its punishments and bans. This time, the country’s citizens are banned from laughing for the coming 11 days to mark the 10th anniversary of form
After receiving fierce backlash, a South Korean dairy giant apologized for depicting women as cows in an advertisement. The video shows a group of women in a green field who later turn into cows. Sout
The Zabuthiri Court in the capital Naypyidaw on Monday sentenced Myanmar’s de facto ruler and state counselor, Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison. She was held guilty of inciting dissent a
In another shocking penalty under Kim Jong Un’s dictatorship, a schoolboy has been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment for watching a banned movie for just 5 minutes. The boy was arrested on N
“He Stole My Childhood”: Cuban Woman Accuses Late Footballer Diego Maradona Of Rape After 2 Decades
A 37-year-old woman, Mavys Álvarez has accused star Argentine professional football player Diego Maradona and his entourage of violence, abuse, rape, and holding her against her will. Álvarez gave t
Portugal Passes Law Making It Illegal For Bosses To Contact Employees After Working Hours
In order to improve the work-life balance, Portugal Parliament passed a law that bans employers from emailing, texting, or calling employees out of working hours. With this, Portugal became the first
Hand Gesture TikTok Video Saved 16 Year Old From Kidnapper
Social media, if used intelligently, is the most powerful tool. A 16 year old girl was rescued by the police in Kentucky after she used hand signals that went viral on TikTok. The hand gestures depict
The turmoil in the Nepal Supreme Court has continued for another day as Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana has refused to tender his resignation. He has been accused of making deals with politic
Hours after Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets in the 2021 T-20 World Cup match, videos from Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology in Punjab’s Sangrur district went viral over t
Two days back, it was reported that Mahjabeen Hakimi, a member of Afghanistan’s young women’s national volleyball team has been beheaded by the Taliban militants for not following Sharia law. Mahj
“Convert, Leave, Or Get Ready To Die”: Taliban Allegedly Asked Afghan Sikhs To Make A Choice
Even after the promises made for peace in Afghanistan, different reports showing atrocities on the part of the Taliban is questionable. As per the reports, Taliban has warned the Afghan Sikh community
A man has been booked for raping a woman on a commuter train outside of Philadelphia. She was assaulted for over 40 minutes. What’s more disgusting about this incident was that bystanders allege
Taliban has ordered the local officials to avoid public execution unless the Afghanistan Supreme Court issues an order for the same. The Council of Ministers reached a decision that no public punishme
Delhi Police Arrested Pakistani Terrorist in Laxmi Nagar, AK-47 and Hand Grenade Recovered
Delhi police have arrested a Pakistan-based terrorist from Laxmi Nagar’s Ramesh Park Area on Tuesday. The detained man was allegedly planning a major terror attack on Navratri. The police have r
Switzerland Legalised Same-Sex Marriage With Overwhelming Support
With two third of the votes supporting same sex marriage in a referendum, Switzerland on Sunday legalised same sex marriage making it one of the last countries in western Europe to do so. The historic
As per the sources, it is alleged that Amazon has spent a staggering ₹8,546 crores or $1.2 billion in legal expenses for maintaining a presence in the country during 2018-20. Trade body Confederatio
Woman Employee Fired For Having Alcohol 9 Hours Before Her Shift, Wins Rs 5.5 Lakh Compensation
A seafood factory in Scotland’s Livingston has to pay £5,454.29 (Rs 5.5 lakh) compensation to a woman employee whom they had fired for drinking beer 9 hours before her shift started. In defence, th
Near Total Abortion Ban: US Supreme Court Declines To Block Texas 6 Week Abortion Ban
Considered to be a blow to the 1973 Supreme Court’s landmark judgment (Roe v. Wade), US Supreme Court late Wednesday declined to block the extreme Texas 6 week abortion ban with a 5-4 vote. The
US Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS-K Planner In Retaliation For Deadly Kabul Airport Blast
After the extremist IS group claimed responsibility for the tragic Kabul airport blast, the US has conducted an airstrike against an ISIS planner on Saturday. “US military forces conducted an over-t
“Root of All Evils in Society”: Taliban Banned Co-Education in Herat Province
Days after the Taliban vowed to protect women’s rights, it issued its first fatwa banning co-education in the government and private universities of Herat province. Describing co-education as th
US Singer-Songwriter Bob Dylan Sued For Allegedly Drugging, Sexually Abusing A 12 Year Old In 1965
A 68 year old woman has filed a lawsuit against the American singer-songwriter, author and visual artist, Bob Dylan (80) accusing him of assault, battery, false imprisonment and infliction of emotiona
A Pocket Spy: All You Need To Know About Project Pegasus
After Paris-based journalism nonprofit Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International allegedly accessed a leaked database of thousands of telephone numbers, they shared it with 17 global media organizat
As per the French website Mediapart, The National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) of France has appointed an independent investigating judge to investigate the different allegations in the contr
American daily newspaper The New York Times is being criticised over a job ad that it has posted on its website and Linkedin. It is alleged that it has posted an entry-level job requirement wherein it
Judge Denied Britney Spears’ Request To Remove Father From Conservatorship: #FreeBritneyMovement
A Los Angeles Supreme Court judge has turned down the request of songwriter and singer Britney Spears to terminate her father Jamie Spears from her conservatorship who remains a steward of her $60 mil
Mexico Supreme Court Decriminalised Recreational Use of Marijuana
Calling the current prohibition unconstitutional, Mexico Supreme Court has decriminalised private recreational use of Cannabis by adults. Eight of the eleven judges backed the decision and adults woul
Justice for George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years In Prison
On Friday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of killing an African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis in M
Canada Supreme Court Got Its First Judge of Color
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Justice Mahmud Jamal to the top court of Canada. With the appointment, he has become the first person of color to sit in the Supreme Court of Canad
Pakistan Allows Right of Appeal to Indian Death-Row Prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav
In a major development, Pakistan National Assembly has passed a Bill titled the International Court of Justice (Review and Re-consideration) Act to allow former Indian navy officer and death row priso
Will 8 Member Team on “Chokshi Mission” Be Able to Bring the Fugitive Back To India?
Sharada Raut led Chokshi Mission team including two members each from MEA, CBI, and ED along with two CRPF commandos are in Dominica for Choksi extradition matter hearing in Dominica court scheduled o
Indian Fugitive Diamantaire Mehul Chokshi Missing, Claims Lawyer: PNB Scam
Most wanted Indian fugitive diamond trader Mehul Chokshi has been reported missing from Antigua and Barbuda as per his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal. He is accused of allegedly perpetrating a bank fraud worth
Indian High Commission has issued a rejoinder to The Australian Paper in connection to its article highlighting the disaster caused in India by the second wave of coronavirus and handling of the situa
Amid the time when India is suffering the most due to Covid-19 second wave, the ban on the export of Covid-19 raw material by the United States has increased the difficulties for the Indian government
Thief Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison after Breaking into Home and Downloading Porn
A man in California has been awarded six years in prison after he broke out into the house of three girl students and used their laptops to download pornographic material before indulging in a sexual
Pakistani Journalists Boycott Minister’s Presser After Delay of 2 Hours, Video Surfaces
In a video that is getting viral over social media platforms, few Pakistani journalists can be seen boycotting the press conference of Water and Resources minister Faisal Vawda over his rude remarks i
“Foreigners Married To Indians Cannot Enjoy OCI Status After Divorce”: Centre to Delhi High Court
Defending a decision of the Indian Embassy in Belgium, the Centre government has submitted before Delhi High Court that foreigners registered as OCI cardholders because of their marriage to Indian nat
Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the criminal cases against the two Italian marines will only be closed after Italian government deposits a compensation amount worth Rs 10 crore. The two marines wer
Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie Arrested over Assaulting “Mrs. Sri Lanka 2020” On-Stage
Sri Lanka police on Thursday arrested the reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie for assaulting a contestant Pushpika De Silva on stage by pulling the crown off her head and allegedly causing injuries. Ju
Supreme Court on Thursday denied granting any relief to the Rohingya refugees who are detained in Jammu and Kashmir. The court stated that Rohingyas shall not be deported to Myanmar without following
Rohingya case: Country can’t be capital for illegal immigrants, Centre tells SC
The Centre has on Friday told the Supreme Court that the country cannot be a ‘capital’ for illegal immigrants, and reserved order on a fresh plea seeking directions for the immediate release of de
US Court Urges India’s Request to Extradite 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana
The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India’s request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mum
41-Year Old Jobless Oxford Graduate Sued Parents Seeking Lifelong Financial Assistance
A 41 year old man, Faiz Siddiqui has sued his Dubai-based parents seeking lifelong financial support to maintain himself in the United Kingdom. Faiz is an Oxford University graduate and is currently u
Myanmar Military Junta Declared 1 Year Emergency: What’s Happening in Myanmar and Why?
Over a month back, the military junta seized control in Myanmar and launched the coup after alleging electoral fraud in the November 2020 elections where Aung San Suu Kyi led NLD party won by a landsl
Former France President Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail, 2 of Them Suspended, for Corruption
A court in Paris has found France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and sentenced him to three years in jail. Two of those years were suspended. He could appeal that his one-ye
Doctor Appears in Virtual Traffic Court While Performing Surgery, Probe Ordered
A California-based surgeon Dr. Scott Green is now facing an investigation when caught crossing the limits of multitasking after a video of him, appearing before a traffic court through a videoconferen
Delhi High Court has issued the directions to the family of four who recently came from the UK and were sent to 7-day institutional quarantine even after being tested negative for Covid-19, be sent to
Toolkit Case: DCW Issues Notice To Delhi Police, Seeks Detailed Report On Disha Ravi’s Arrest
Amid the ongoing criticism over the arrest of 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi in the ‘Toolkit’ case, the Delhi Commission for Women took suo moto cognizance of media reports and issued not
Amid the ongoing tussle between the Centre and Twitter, Supreme Court has issued a notice to both of them over a PIL filed by a BJP leader Vinit Goenka seeking directions to the Centre government to f
Saudi Arabia Women’s Rights Activist Loujain Al-Hathloul Released after 1000 Days in Prison
Following the persistent international pressure, prominent Saudi Arabian women’s rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul has been released on Wednesday after 1000 days in detention. She is known as
Mumbai 26/11 Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Opposes Extradition to India
Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, has opposed his extradition to India. He argued that he has previously been acquitted of the offens
Delhi Police Refuted Claims of FIR against Greta Thunberg
Following a huge intense social media word war between the supporters and critics of farmers’ protests in the last two days, Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against unnamed persons who ar
Man Jailed for 1,050 Years for Raping Stepdaughter 105 Times
A Session Court in Malaysia sentenced a man to 1,050 years in jail for raping his 12-year old stepdaughter 105 times during a period of two years. The court also ordered 24 strokes of cane to the conv
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed against Robinhood over GameStop Trade Restrictions
The financial trading app Robinhood is again in legal trouble as a class action lawsuit has been filed over the company’s decision to impose trading restrictions and blocking users from cashing
UN Human Rights Office Urges Release of Bhima Koregaon Activists
The top human rights body of the United Nations has urged the Indian government to release the activists who are in prison for the 2018 Bhima Koregaon case, “at the very least on bail”. “We cont
Vijay Mallya Has Applied For ‘Another Route’ To Stay In UK, Says Lawyer
Vijay Mallya has applied to Home Secretary Priti Patel for “another route” to be able to stay in the U.K., the liquor tycoon’s barrister Philip Marshall representing him in bankruptcy proceeding
Complaint Filed against Man for Waving Indian Flag during Violent Protests at US Capitol
On Saturday, a complaint has been filed in Kaliganj police station of Delhi against an Indian origin resident of Virginia, Vincent Xavier for waving the Indian flag during the violent protests by the
26/11 Attack Mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail
A Pakistani anti-terror court in Lahore has sentenced Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to 15 years of imprisonment under the charges of terror financi
A veteran employee who was working with Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover for more than two decades won a lawsuit against the company over his unfair termination from the organization for being absent for
Seven US Lawmakers Write to Pompeo On Farmers’ Protest in India, Urge Him to Raise Issue with India
Expressing ‘serious concern’ over the ‘ongoing civil unrest’ in India, i.e., the farmers’ protest, a group of seven American lawmakers – six Democrats and a Republican, have written to
United Kingdom’s Broadcast regulator Office of Communications, Ofcom has imposed a £20,000 fine on Arnab Goswami owned Republic Bharat for hate speech and use of offensive language to degrade t
Leaving everyone shocked, Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced that he is going to quit international cricket alleging the senior national team management of mentally torturing him. He ha
On Tuesday, a Delhi Court acquitted 36 foreigners, who were charge-sheeted for attending Tablighi Jamaat congregation in the national capital by allegedly being negligent and disobeying the government
A 19-year old Iranian girl has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for sharing some distorted pictures on her Instagram handle. She had gained over 486,000 followers on Instagram after sharing
US Supreme Court Rejected Trump-Backed Texas Lawsuit to Overturn Election Results in 4 States
US Supreme Court on Friday rejected the long-shot lawsuit by Texas backed by former president Donald Trump seeking directions to throw out the election results in the four battleground states. Preside
U.S. Government, 48 States Sue Facebook for ‘Predatory’ Conduct
The United States government along with 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies
On Friday, hours after the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Canadian high commissioner to India over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comments, PM Trudeau reiterated his support for peaceful pro
Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the High Commissioner of Canada warned that the comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could have a seriously damaging impact on ties between
Serum Institute of India has rejected all charges levelled by AstraZeneca-Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine trial participant that he has some serious side-effects including a neural breakdown and files
Ten republican attorney generals have filed an amicus brief before the US Supreme Court challenging lower court order to allow mail-in-ballots after the three days of the election date in Pennsylvania
The 45th US President Donald Trump, who just lost the crucial 2020 Presidential elections to Democratic challenger Joe Biden, is expected to fall into more trouble after an ex-aide made explosive clai
A US court has asked the Commercial wing of Indian Space Research Institute (ISRO), Antrix Corporation to pay compensation worth $1.2 billion to the Bengaluru-based startup Devas Multimedia for the ca
Bangladesh Court Gave Nod for Marriage of Life Sentenced Rape Convict and the Victim
Bangladesh High Court has allowed the request for the marriage of a rape victim and the convict who is sentenced to life imprisonment. High Court Bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice
UN Rights Chief Slams India’s Restrictions On NGOs And Arrest Of Activists
On Monday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s office pointed to three “problematic” Indian laws that have led to the arrest of activists and restrictions to the work o
Mumbai Court Acquits 20 Foreign Tablighi Jamaat Members, Citing Lack Of Evidence
On Monday, a Magistrate’s court in Mumbai acquitted 20 foreigners who were a part of the Tablighi Jamaat, for lack of evidence in support of the allegations against them. The acquitted foreigners i
US Supreme Court Denied Republican Request to Limit Mail-In Voting in Pennsylvania
US Supreme Court on Monday has allowed the extension of deadline for mail-in absentee ballots in Pennsylvania for the upcoming Nov 3 elections. With that decision, the court has rejected the Republica
Adding one more allegation in the list, former model Amy Dorris has accused US President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her two decades ago at the US Open Tennis Tournament in 1997. More than two
13-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Blasphemy in Nigeria; UNICEF Condemns Verdict
A Sharia court in Kano state in northwest Nigeria has sentenced a 13-year-old boy to 10 years of imprisonment under the charges of blasphemy. The verdict has invited a lot of outrage in the public who
Retired SC Judge Markandey Katju to Depose in Favour of Nirav Modi in UK Court
Former judge of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of Press Council of India, Justice Markandey Katju will depose as a witness in favor of the fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi, whose trial is bei
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court has directed the Patna High Court to consolidate and transfer the multiple FIRs filed in Bihar in relation to Tablighi Jamaat, to one court in the state. The petitions fi
13,500-Page Charge-Sheet Filed in 2019 Pulwama Terror Attack; JeM Chief and 18 Others Named by NIA
On Tuesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 13,500-page charge-sheet in the horrible 2019 Pulwama terror attack alleged to be carried out the bombing at the behest of Pakistan. Ove
Former “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin has been awarded two years of imprisonment in connection to the college admission scandals involving dozens of parents as accused. Her husband Mossi
Death Convict Nurse in Yemen Approached Kerala Government to Help Her Release
With upholding the decision, a Keralite nurse from Kollenkode in Palakkad district has been sentenced to death for the murder of her husband who was a Yemen national by an appeals court in Sana’
US court rejects $1.5 million bail plea of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana
A US District Court has denied the bail application worth $ 1.5 million filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana while considering his flight risk. Rana has been declared fugitive
A London court on Wednesday ruled that Nizam’s £35 million money which is lying in a UK Bank from the past seven decades will be given to the Government of India, Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan
Gujarat High Court on Thursday permitted the Pakistan citizen Sajjad Vora to join the respondent party to the petition. The court took the decision while hearing the habeas corpus petition filed by th
‘Career of Thousands of Students at Stake’: Delhi HC pulls DU for Vague Affidavit on Exam Schedule
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to file a detailed affidavit regarding the mode of conducting the examination of the under-graduate courses, along with the schedule of the exami
Delhi High Court restrains Daiichi from creating third party rights on SRL Trademark
The High Court of Delhi on Wednesday directed the status quo and also restrained third party rights on ‘SRL’ Trademark after the Japanese Company Daiichi Sankyo filed a petition to attach and sell
Pakistan coerced Kulbhushan Jadhav to refuse case review, says Ministry of External Affairs
On Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of coercing Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Naval Officer whom they claimed to have refused to file a review plea. Jadhav was arrested on ch
RBI to monitor the implementation of Loan Moratorium Circular – Karnataka HC
On Wednesday, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court held that it is mandatory for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to monitor the implementation of its circular dated March 27, which extende
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the US Government had urged via the directive dated July 6, 2020, all the International Students who hold F-1 visas who are attending only online classes in
PIL in SC seeks directions to publicize all trade policies with China
A PIL has been filed in Supreme Court seeking directions to the central government to publicize all the trade policies with China, amid ongoing India-China border tensions. From the last seven weeks,
India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, ShareIt, UC Browser among others
Amid the growing geo-political tensions with China and the growing border tensions, the Government of India in a major decision has decided to ban around 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit, WeC
Petition in SC seeks NIA probe into Congress-China MoU of 2008
A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court against Indian National Congress members, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, seeking a National Investigation Agency probe into a 2008 agreement bet
Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the charge d’affaires of the High Commission of Pakistan in Delhi Haider Shah in context to the two officials of the High Commission of India abducted a
Casteist slurs over phone, not an offence under SC/ST Act – Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently ruled that making a casteist remark during a phone call, away from public view, does not constitute an offense under the SC/ST Act, citing that the ingre
Beijing Threatens India to Stay Away from US-China Rivalry; says ‘You Can’t Afford More Shocks’
Amid the rising US-China tensions over various issues including coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, China has reportedly advised India not to get involved in the US-China confrontation. As per sources, Bei
AP High Court orders seizure of LG Polymers’ premises; bars directors from leaving the country
On Friday, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to seize the premises of LG Polymers in Visakhapatnam, with regards to the case relating to Styrene gas leakage from the plan
President Trump threatens a permanent freeze on UN Body’s Funding
On Monday, over a month after US President Donald Trump has temporarily cut funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), following its allegedly inadequate handling of coronavirus pandemic, he has
India among the 62 nations seeking independent probe into WHO’s response on COVID-19 origin
India has backed the 62-nation coalition draft resolution by Australia and the European Union seeking an independent probe of the World Health Organisation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A
Donald Trump Confirms Pulling Out US Pension Fund from China Investments
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration has asked for the withdrawal of billions of dollars in American pension fund investments in China and that other similar actions were in
Un Chief Calls For Vizag Chemical Plant Gas Leak To Be ‘fully Investigated’
The poisonous gas leak from a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam, that killed at least 11 people and jolted around 1,000 others, needs to be fully investigated by local authorities, st
The United States President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the coronavirus guidelines, including social distancing until 30 April, citing that the peak death rate in the country is likely to hit in t
India proposes an electronic platform for SAARC to feud COVID-19
India has proposed to set up a common electronic platform to help member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), to share expertise and best practices in jointly com
Three-year-old Indian girl among 73 new COVID-19 positive cases in Singapore
Among the 73 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore within a day on Wednesday, one was a three-year-old Indian girl. The newly reported cases have brought the total number of pandemic cases in Singa
MEA slams international criticism on Delhi Violence as misleading
On 27 February, India refuted the claim made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the three-day-long Delhi riots, calling it “factually incorrect, selective and misleading” and advi
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An In-depth Exploration of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In the realm of geopolitics, few conflicts rival the enduring complexity and gravity of the Israel-Palestine dispute. Spanning generations without resolution, this conflict remains a focal point of co
The Paris Agreement: Striking a Balance Between Responsibility and Development
The Paris Agreement is a monumental international pact that was adopted to address climate change on a global scale. It was adopted by 196 Parties at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris,
The Hindenburg Report And Downfall of Adani
Hindenburg Research LLC is a U.S. investment research firm known for publishing investigative reports that raise concerns about the practices, operations, or financials of specific companies. The comp
Cartelization And Its Legal Implications
Introduction Cartelization, the act of creating cartels to influence the market, has a big impact on economies, industries, and customers. Cartels impede innovation and undermine free and open competi
International Prenuptial Agreements: A Global Perspective
Prenuptial agreements are contracts that specify the rights and duties of the spouses that accrue generally in the event of the dissolution of marriage either by death or divorce. These agreements are
Understanding India’s Places of Worship Act
“When I think of a place of worship, I think of a place where one can sit and be reminded of all the things that are important outside our individual lives. To express spirituality, the architect ha
Mediation Bill, 2021: Everything You Need To Know About Mediation Bill
To strengthen the foundation and procedure of ADRs, the parliament introduced another Bill with respect to mediation in the parliament in December 2021. The Bill is named the Mediation Bill, 2021. Th
Introduction The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (WBPA) provides protection for whistleblowers in India. This law offers a legal framework to protect anyone who reveals gross misconduct, abuse of
Online Dispute Resolution And Access To Justice: Analysing Challenges And Opportunities
Abstract India’s court system is frequently criticized for apparent prejudice against the wealthy and powerful, ineffectiveness, and the lengthy delay in proceedings. In India’s court syst
Challenges and Solutions in Cross Border Insolvency Cases
Introduction With the rapid growth in technology, the number of MNC firms has increased which had led to the creation of borderless transactions among countries and businesses. Cross-border insolvency
Public Interest Litigation: How To File A PIL In India?
The term has become quite familiar amid ongoing scenarios. End number of PILs are being filed. But do you know what is a Public Interest Litigation? How to file a PIL? Who can file a PIL? Before optin
Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India
India is embracing startup culture and 1991’s LPG (Liberlisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) Reforms have played a significant role in this revolutionary change. Startup culture has led to
Can a Foreign Court Grant a Divorce to a Couple Married in India?
Hindus married under Hindu laws in India, even if they live overseas, are compelled by law to file divorce procedures solely under the Act, i.e. under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. There might be a lo
Anti-Suit Injunction Against Foreign Divorce Proceedings
Divorce is already an exhaustive process. But a parallel adjudication of parties’ matrimonial disputes in Courts simultaneously in India and abroad makes it more complex, not just for the husban
Orange The World 2021: What Is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign?
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to talk about violence against women and girls. Every year, the campaign starts on November 25, the International Day for
What Is Stealthing? Does Removing Condom Secretly During Sexual Intercourse Amounts To Rape?
Stealthing is a practice of a man secretly removing a condom during sexual intercourse without the consent of his sex partner who has consented to protected sex only. Is stealthing a crime? Can you go
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What are Bilateral Investment Treaties?
Emergence of BITs A progression of crackdowns for accomplishing financial development and general flourishing indicates a country to build up its operational norms from national to worldwide levels th
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“A workable scheme for providing Food Aid” HISTORY: September 1962, in Northern Iran, an earthquake striked the area of Buin Zara. More than 12,000 people die. Thousands of houses were destroyed.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is an agency of the United Nations which deals with the international public health. It is the directing and coordinating authority on international health rela
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