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2 senior Punjab cops challenge DGP appointment on ‘malafide grounds’

IPS officers Mohammad Mustafa and Siddharth Chattopadhyaya challenge UPSC’s recommendation of 3 junior officers over them in Supreme Court.

Kashmir on edge again as hearing on Article 35A in Supreme Court draws closer

The case has been in the Supreme Court since 2014, when a Delhi-based NGO called We The Citizens challenged its validity.

Sharing social media posts akin to endorsing them, says Madras High Court

Rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader, Madras High Court said the social media posts of public figures had the potential to sway public opinion.

Modi govt has swiftly cleared appointments of judges: Supreme Court

CJI Gogoi says only 27 files on appointment of HC judges are pending with Centre, and around 70-80 proposals with the SC collegium.

SC directs 9 states & Delhi to crack down on post-Pulwama harassment of Kashmiris

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea moved by a student who sought to draw attention to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris after the Pulwama attack

Supreme Court holds Anil Ambani in contempt, asks him to pay Ericsson Rs 453 crore

Supreme Court refuses to accept Anil Ambani's unconditional apology, says he took a 'cavalier attitude' towards orders it had passed.

Supreme Court won’t interfere in Nageswara Rao’s appointment as CBI interim director

Supreme Court says 'no interference is called for' as the Modi government has since appointed a full-time director of the agency.

SC dials police after HC judges get calls from man impersonating Chief Justice of India

Latest revelations come a week after the top court sacked two court masters for allegedly tampering with a court order involving Anil Ambani.

Chief Information Commissioner to have same status as CEC, rules Supreme Court

Court issues directions to Modi government to bring greater transparency in appointment of CIC and Information Commissioners.

SC blow for Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi govt, rules Centre controls anti-corruption bureau

Two-judge Supreme Court bench delivers split verdict on key issue of transfer and control of the bureaucracy.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.