Trial court erred: Allahabad high court; man freed after 24 years in jail
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad high court has freed a man after nearly 24 years of imprisonment. The court found the trial court erred by relying solely on a…
Gujarat: High court lets off dad on death row for pregnant teen’s rape and murder
Gujarat High Court acquitted a father sentenced to death for the rape and murder of his pregnant teenage daughter. The court cited procedural lapses, including compromised DNA evidence due to…
Tamil Nadu: Court sentences man to death for raping minor daughter
A father in Tamil Nadu has been sentenced to death for the horrific sexual assault and impregnation of his 14-year-old daughter. The 49-year-old labourer’s brutal acts, which began in August…
Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt India–US ties
A Pentagon report suggests China is using eased border tensions with India to stabilize ties and counter growing US-India partnership. While Beijing seeks normalcy through resumed flights and visas, New…
Big U-turn: Centre bans new Aravalli mining leases; expands protected zones
The Centre has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and directed states to expand protected zones. This move aims to conserve the ancient mountain range,…
Vajpayee’s democratic restraint holds lessons for a polarised South Asia
Former Maldives VP Faisal Naseem lauded Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a statesman who championed peace through restraint and institutional respect. Naseem highlighted Vajpayee’s enduring relevance for South Asia’s turbulent democratic…
Assam: Army deployed in violence-hit Karbi Anglong; CM Himanta Sarma cites Gauhati HC stay on evictions
Army troops have been deployed to West Karbi Anglong to restore order. Violent protests have erupted over alleged illegal settlements by non-tribals. Two people have died and dozens are injured.…
