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Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mullakal’s bail cancelled, court issues non-bailable warrant

The court cancelled Mullakal's bail considering the prosecution argument that the accused was trying to delay the trial, and posted the case to August 13.

Army officer challenges social media ban in HC, calls it ‘arbitrary, unconstitutional’

Lt Col P.K. Choudhary, who filed plea in Delhi HC, sought withdrawal of new policy on the grounds that it was 'arbitrary executive action'. Hearing is likely Tuesday.

SC dismisses petition to restrict Amarnath Yatra, asks local admin to take decision

The bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud noted that the decision to restrict or cancel Amarnath Yatra should be made by the local authorities based on local conditions.

SC asks Madras HC to decide Tamil Nadu’s plea for 50% OBC quota in medical admissions

The state government and various political parties have challenged the Centre's decision not to grant 50% reservation to OBCs as per Tamil Nadu law.

Tahir Hussain ‘used Delhi rioters as human weapons’, denied bail in IB officer’s murder case

Delhi court denies suspended AAP leader Hussain's bail plea. He has been in judicial custody since 16 March after being named in connection with killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma.

SC upholds rights of Travancore ex-royal family in running Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala

Supreme Court overruled a 2011 Kerala HC order to hold that the Travancore royal family will continue to exert its shebait rights on the Thiruvananthapuram temple.

Vested interests are acting against development of Siddha medicine, says Madras HC

The Madras HC has rebuked the Union Ayush ministry and Tamil Nadu government for not promoting the benefits of Siddha to treat Covid.

Construction of Gurugram’s Ambience mall unauthorised, Punjab & Haryana HC orders CBI probe

The HC directed Haryana govt to take appropriate steps, which means the mall could be demolished unless the builder moves Supreme Court and gets a stay of HC order.

Can courts impose restrictions on use of social media while granting bail? SC to decide

The matter came up before the SC while hearing a petition by Congress leader Sachin Chaudhary, who was granted bail in a sedition case on the condition that he did not use social media.

Tweets, ‘opinionated’ articles part of Delhi Police’s media trial allegations against activist

Delhi High Court said allegations made in police affidavit against Devangana Kalita were 'unwarranted' in view of the limited scope of the petition.

On Camera

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.