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WhatsApp voluntary, don’t join if not accepting new privacy policy, says Delhi HC

The Delhi HC said even Google maps capture and store personal data and one will be surprised what they are consenting to if they read the terms and conditions of most mobile apps.

Proposed tractor rally on 26 Jan law & order matter, Delhi Police should decide on it — SC

The Centre, in an application, said any proposed march or protest by farmers that seeks to disrupt and disturb Republic Day celebrations will cause an embarrassment to the nation.

Parents of road accident victims should be compensated for loss of maintenance, says Delhi HC

High court's view was that parents of the deceased are considered dependent on their children by law since they are bound to require support in their old age.

SC to hear farm laws pleas after member of panel, set up to resolve impasse, recuses himself

A 4-member panel was constituted to listen to grievances of protesting farmers and make recommendations to resolve the deadlock. Talks with the Centre have so far failed make headway.

Traders’ body files plea in SC seeking direction to roll back Whatsapp’s new privacy policy

The Confederation of All India Traders also sought a direction to the Centre to intervene and frame guidelines to govern large tech companies such as WhatsApp and Facebook.

Supreme Court slams Gujarat govt for ‘lethargy’ over filing late plea, imposes 25k fine

The petition was filed in the court by the state government after a delay of 427 days against an order of the Gujarat High Court passed in March 2019 in a case.

‘Living like lords’ — Delhi HC intends to stop perks of MCD councillors, senior officers

A Delhi HC bench said salaries of health workers, including doctors, nursing staff and sanitation staff, should be prioritized over other discretionary expenses during Covid pandemic.

Delhi HC judge recuses herself from hearing plea against WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy

The plea claimed that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp allows full access to a user's online activity without there being any supervision by the government.

26 warrants & bail, but Mukhtar Ansari still in Punjab jail — UP’s custody case before SC

Uttar Pradesh has moved the top court, seeking a direction to Punjab to hand over the BSP MLA’s custody so that trials in 10 criminal cases pending against him can proceed.

‘Wanted to catch serial offender Munawar in action’ — how comedian’s arrest was ‘planned’ in MP

Complainant Aklavya Singh Gaur, who heads an organisation called Hind Rakshak Sangathan, says Munawar Faruqui insulted Hindu deities. It’s a charge the comedian denies.

On Camera

130th Constitution Amendment Bill makes PM, President redundant. It’s a mockery of ministers

The Bill is a frontal attack on the basic federal structure of the Constitution. It shifts governance from ‘rule of law’ to ‘rule by law’.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?