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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicSupreme Court of India

Topic: Supreme Court of India

‘Historic Day,’ says Chief Justice as Supreme Court comes under data grid that tracks cases

The National Judicial Data Grid gives real-time access to case statistics, including pendency and disposal; this, Justice Chandrachud said, would bring in “transparency and accountability” in the top court.

‘Valuable time lost’ — SC displeased over Gujarat HC adjourning rape survivor’s pregnancy termination plea

In a special sitting Saturday, SC bench observes that there should be a sense of urgency in such cases, not treating the matter as any normal case and just adjourning it.

LG defends his power to nominate aldermen in MCD. Tells SC, ‘not subject to advice of Delhi govt’

Delhi govt had filed petition to quash lieutenant governor's notification to nominate 10 aldermen. In an affidavit, LG says his power under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act is 'independent'.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.