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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicKK Venugopal

Topic: KK Venugopal

Praise, snake liquor & a pointed question on silence–at former AG KK Venugopal’s book launch event

Former parliamentarian Subhashini Ali questioned the former attorney general's silence during his tenure, when 'majoritarianism was hurtling towards an unimaginably dark future'.

Ex-Attorney General Venugopal reflects on changing legal culture. ‘Profession may have degenerated’

Ex-Attorney General of India Venugopal traces shifts in India’s legal profession—from rise of PILs to debates on judicial appointments—while arguing that SC needs far greater representation of women.

Loya case to Aryan Khan — who is Mukul Rohatgi, set for 2nd innings as Modi govt’s top lawyer

From 1 October, 67-year-old Rohatgi will begin his second stint as Attorney General after incumbent KK Venugopal demits office.

British used sedition law against Gandhi & Tilak, do we need it now, CJI Ramana asks Centre

In a hearing Thursday, an SC bench led by CJI N.V. Ramana also expressed concern about the lack of accountability of the executive with regards to the sedition law.

Is the Modi govt bungling on Rafale or are secrecy laws critical for defence deals?

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal claimed that Rafale documents were stolen from the defence ministry, and this could invite punishment under the OSA.

What’s Official Secrets Act, the law Modi govt wants to use against Rafale papers ‘leak’

Govt wants to invoke the Official Secrets Act in the case of the ‘stolen’ Rafale papers, but the Supreme Court has said it can’t ‘hide’ behind the act.

Editors Guild condemns govt’s threats over ‘stolen’ Rafale files, says media won’t be intimidated

The Editors Guild of India issued a statement calling on the government to refrain from attempting to undermine the independence of media in reporting on the Rafale deal.

Rahul Gandhi, share your foreign policy ideas beyond closed-door meetings

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

People come from far… hear them: Govt top lawyer questions CJI’s quick dismissal of pleas

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal urges Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to give pleas a hearing, says ‘dismissed’ doesn’t do justice to petitioners.

Supreme Court allows live streaming of court proceedings, says sunlight best disinfectant

Supreme Court tells govt to frame rules for live streaming hearings; order comes on plea filed by lawyer Indira Jaising.

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.