CBI wrongly hounding me over Saradha scam probe, former Kolkata top cop tells SC
Former police chief Rajeev Kumar claims the way CBI is targeting him seems to be the result of a conspiracy between BJP leaders Mukul Roy & Kailash Vijayvargiya.
Electoral bonds to stay, but SC asks parties to file all donation details by 30 May
Electoral bonds have been challenged in the Supreme Court on the grounds that they are 'an obscure funding system which is unchecked by any authority'.
How SC defended freedom of speech by pulling up Mamata govt for blocking satirical film
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court slammed the West Bengal govt for preventing the screening of Bhobishyoter Bhoot, and also imposed fines.
‘Govt justified in sharing information with media if public interest outweighs harm’
Supreme Court has rejected Modi govt’s claim of ‘privilege’ over Rafale documents, and is set to examine the ‘stolen’ papers.
Lalu Yadav denied bail by Supreme Court in Rs 900-crore fodder scam case
A bench headed by CJI Rajan Gogoi rejected RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail plea a day after the CBI strongly opposed it claiming he would conduct political activities.
Defamation charges framed against journalist Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar case
Former minister MJ Akbar filed a private criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani after she accused him of sexual misconduct last year.
SC will examine ‘stolen’ Rafale papers, rejects Modi govt objection to their use
As the Supreme Court takes up the review pleas, it will also examine the selection of Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence as an offsets partner in the Rafale deal.
Delhi HC directs Modi govt to extend RTE till Class 12 to save poor children from eviction
Delhi High Court asks central government to consider extending provision, direct it to file an affidavit within two weeks.
Woman abused by husband can file 498A complaint at place where they seek refuge: SC
Supreme Court makes it clear that the complaint need not be filed at the place where husband's home is located.
Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala asked to appear before court in defamation case
The criminal defamation suit was filed by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank & its chairman last year after the Congress leaders reportedly alleged the bank's involvement in a scam.
Sri Lanka attacks mark birth of terrorism 3.0
Terrorism 3.0 is defined by the Islamic State — a globally dispersed, highly lethal, financially capable, deeply innovative organisation.
Sri Lanka terror attack: Did the world let its guard down on ISIS?
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the serial suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, which have killed more than 300 people till last count.
Defence
Indian Coast Guard increases maritime surveillance following Sri Lanka blasts
More ships and aircraft have been deployed to ensure India faces no security threat after a series of blasts killed 290 in Colombo, a Coast Guard official said.
Modi & Shah have turned India into ‘Jingostan’ & are out to conquer the paranoid country
The Modi-Shah BJP has resurrected dangers & the enemy from the past, and built a scary jingoism. It’s a great diversionary tactic, but it never ends well.