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Fali Nariman was India’s ‘conscience-keeper’. He spoke truth to power—and admitted mistakes

On his birth anniversary, colleagues and mentees remember legendary jurist Fali S Nariman—from his hard truths to his sweet tooth.

Weeks after Pune Porsche case, Delhi lawyer rams his Audi into 2 rickshaw pullers, 1 dies

According to police, the lawyer, Virendra Mehta, lost control of the luxury car. He didn’t test positive for alcohol in breath test at hospital, blood sample sent for testing.

Two assailants enter lawyer’s chamber in Ghaziabad court complex, shoot him dead

At the time of attack, other lawyers were holding a meeting to chalk out strategy about a strike, called by bar associations in western UP in support of their colleagues in Hapur.

‘Advocacy best profession to raise voice,’ says Kerala’s first transgender lawyer Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi, 27, was enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala Sunday. She says her family and her teachers have been extremely supportive throughout her journey so far.

Kailash Nath Katju rose from office to office ‘waging a war’. For him, India came first

Beyond politics, Katju was a man who could furnish a 'soldier's answer' to Mountbatten as easily as sleeping in a villager's hut on a small cot.

Professor, journalist and lawyer, Padma Bhushan Ashok Desai was a ‘lion of the bar’

Former attorney general Ashok Desai, who passed away Monday, was part of many important cases, including on power of CBI & CVC, Salwa Judum and Section 377.

Delhi Police submits report to Home Ministry on clash with lawyers at Tis Hazari court

The report contains details of the circumstances leading to Saturday's incident that left at least 20 security personnel and several advocates injured.

The Indian footballer behind a Kannada graphic novel spreading legal awareness

Dr B.R. Ambedkar plays cameo in ex-Bengaluru FC player's Gonzo-style novel launched by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority to improve legal literacy.

Tiranga TV, 2G or EVMs: Kapil Sibal reserves his best performances for the worst causes

Kapil Sibal, called Kapilous Sibalious in his college days for his love for Shakespeare, is what many young lawyers-turned-politicians hope to be.

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India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

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.