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‘Tried to destabilise India’—Kolkata court convicts 4, including Pakistani, in ISI-linked espionage case

The men were accused of collecting & transmitting sensitive information related to defence establishment & circulation of fake Indian currency notes. Fifth accused died during trial.

In the spotlight: Allahabad HC’s Justice Pankaj Bhatia’s career beyond ‘shocking’ bail order row

Justice Bhatia says SC’s remarks have had a ‘chilling effect’ on him. He sought a roster change as debate widens to judicial independence & pendency in one of India’s busiest HCs.

India is spending billions to modernise its courts. But a glaring fault line stands in way of justice

The eCourts Mission Mode Project is now in Phase III. This stage of the project has an outlay of Rs 7,210 crore, more than four times the Rs 1,670 crore utilised in Phase II.

Managing household a real contribution, non-earning wife can’t be called ‘idle’, says Delhi High Court

The court added that a homemaker’s education does not 'disentitle' her from maintenance, and that her domestic labour cannot be dismissed merely because it is non-taxable.

SC’s extraordinary move amid Bengal-EC ‘trust deficit’—judicial officers to decide SIR claims, objections

CJI Surya Kant-led bench says it was forced to make the arrangement in view of the blame game of allegations & counter-allegations between two constitutional functionaries.

Has landmark SC order on accessibility for disabled translated on ground? Compliance hearing bares gaps

Original petitioners of landmark Rajive Raturi v. Union of India case cite major hurdles in implementation of SC's 2024 ruling that declared right to accessibility as fundamental right.

Bengal I-PAC raid: ED defends its Article 32 writ in SC as ‘guardian of citizens’ fundamental rights’

In joint rejoinder submitted in response to counter filed by Mamata, agency said it has approached top court in capacity of parens patriae, as guardian of fundamental rights of citizens.

Delhi HC issues notice to Dehadrai on Mahua Moitra’s plea seeking custody of pet Rottweiler Henry

Mahua Moitra had challenged the Saket court order of November 10, 2025, refusing the 10-day custody of Henry every month.

The exception to ‘bail the rule, jail exception’—Supreme Court draws the line at habitual ‘conmen’

Overturning Allahabad HC order granting bail to man accused of Rs 6.5 cr fraud, SC acknowledged while 'liberty is a priceless treasure', it is not absolute.

Win for UPSC aspirants with learning disabilities as Delhi HC upholds CAT order directing 0.5% quota

A two-judge bench rejected Centre's appeal, setting an 8-week deadline to comply with CAT’s 2025 direction, which has not been implemented for over four months.

On Camera

Life in Delhi isn’t easy for Northeast Indians. Racism is always round the corner

Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.

Valued at $39.2 billion, Karnataka bioeconomy sector accounts for 10% of state’s GSDP—report

Biotechnology has emerged as the fastest-growing segment, valued at $11.46 billion, led by fermentation-based industries, biofuels, enzymes and sustainable materials.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.