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Uncounted Lives Lost: Sangam Ghat Stampede Overshadows Jhunsi's Silent Tragedy
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Uncounted Lives Lost: Sangam Ghat Stampede Overshadows Jhunsi's Silent Tragedy
Eyewitnesses reveal that apart from the reported Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, another unacknowledged tragedy occurred in Jhunsi, causing multiple casualties amid administrative lapses and chaos.
DeepSeek’s AI Model Shakes Global Tech Markets, Triggering Nvidia Stock Plunge and US Concerns
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DeepSeek’s AI Model Shakes Global Tech Markets, Triggering Nvidia Stock Plunge and US Concerns
China’s DeepSeek has shaken the global AI industry with claims of developing a highly advanced model at a fraction of the cost incurred by US tech giants. However, skeptics are questioning its legitimacy.
Death Penalty an Exception Even in Multiple Murders, Commutes Sentence of Man Who Killed Wife & Daughters
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Death Penalty an Exception Even in Multiple Murders, Commutes Sentence of Man Who Killed Wife & Daughters
The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment must remain an exception, even in multiple murder cases, if reform is possible. The Court commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of killing his wife and daughters.
Supreme Court Rules: Family Courts Cannot Decide Paternity Claims from Extra-Marital Affairs, Must Be Filed in Civil Court
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Supreme Court Rules: Family Courts Cannot Decide Paternity Claims from Extra-Marital Affairs, Must Be Filed in Civil Court
The Supreme Court ruled that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain paternity claims arising from extra-marital affairs, clarifying that such disputes must be filed before a Civil Court.
Colombia Changes Position on US Deportations After Facing Tariff Pressure from Trump
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Colombia Changes Position on US Deportations After Facing Tariff Pressure from Trump
Colombia reversed its decision on accepting deportees after former US President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs. The dispute highlights the trade imbalance and Colombia's reliance on US markets.
NBDSA Directs News 18 India, Rubika Liyaquat to Edit Broadcast Alleging Guilt of Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Scam
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NBDSA Directs News 18 India, Rubika Liyaquat to Edit Broadcast Alleging Guilt of Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Scam
NBDSA ordered News 18 India to edit a broadcast by Rubika Liyaquat that attributed guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor scam case, citing violations of neutrality and the Code of Ethics.
Supreme Court Slams Allahabad High Court for Denying Bail in Religious Conversion Case, Calls the Offence 'Not as Grave as Murder'
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Supreme Court Slams Allahabad High Court for Denying Bail in Religious Conversion Case, Calls the Offence 'Not as Grave as Murder'
The Supreme Court granted bail to a maulvi accused of converting a mentally challenged boy to Islam, stating the offence was not as grave as murder or dacoity and criticized the lower courts' refusal.
Supreme Court Dismisses Uttarakhand's Appeal Against Acquittal; Orders Inquiry into Custodial Torture
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Supreme Court Dismisses Uttarakhand's Appeal Against Acquittal; Orders Inquiry into Custodial Torture
The Supreme Court dismissed the State of Uttarakhand's appeal in a murder case, affirming the accused's acquittal and ordering an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture, seeking action against officials.
SC: Education of Rohingya Children Must Be Addressed, Calls for Residence Proof
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SC: Education of Rohingya Children Must Be Addressed, Calls for Residence Proof
The Supreme Court has directed the petitioner to submit an affidavit clarifying the residential status of Rohingya families while hearing a plea for their children's admission in local schools.
Civil Dispute Masquerading as Criminal Offense: SC Quashes Case
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Civil Dispute Masquerading as Criminal Offense: SC Quashes Case
The Supreme Court has quashed a workplace harassment case, observing that the dispute was civil in nature and lacked essential elements of criminality, preventing misuse of legal provisions.
Tears, Triumph, and Tension: The Israel-Hamas Hostage-Prisoner Swap Unfolds
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Tears, Triumph, and Tension: The Israel-Hamas Hostage-Prisoner Swap Unfolds
In a poignant moment under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, four Israeli soldiers and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released, bringing emotional reunions and renewed tensions in the region.
UN Reports Over 10,000 Acts of Sexual Violence Amid Sudan’s Widespread Displacement—A Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
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UN Reports Over 10,000 Acts of Sexual Violence Amid Sudan’s Widespread Displacement—A Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
Sudan's civil war since April 2023 has displaced over 14 million people, with widespread violence, famine, and mass atrocities. The conflict between SAF and RSF threatens regional stability and justice.
SC Holds DRT Cannot Restore Possession to Individuals Without Prior Ownership
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SC Holds DRT Cannot Restore Possession to Individuals Without Prior Ownership
The Supreme Court ruled that DRT lacks authority under SARFAESI to hand over possession of secured assets to non-borrowers or possessors, affirming that such claims should be made before civil courts.
Ceasefire Swap: 200 Palestinian Prisoners to Be Released in Exchange for Four Israeli Soldiers
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Ceasefire Swap: 200 Palestinian Prisoners to Be Released in Exchange for Four Israeli Soldiers
Hamas is set to release four Israeli female soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as both sides continue negotiations for further exchanges and peace efforts.
HRW Flags Trump's Executive Orders as Human Rights Violation, Impacting Immigration, Diversity, and Global Relations
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HRW Flags Trump's Executive Orders as Human Rights Violation, Impacting Immigration, Diversity, and Global Relations
HRW warns that President Trump's executive orders threaten human rights in the US and abroad, citing policies affecting immigration, diversity, and global commitments, raising serious legal concerns.
SC: Unregistered Firm Partners Can't Sue for Recovery, Dissolution is the Remedy
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SC: Unregistered Firm Partners Can't Sue for Recovery, Dissolution is the Remedy
The Supreme Court ruled that partners of an unregistered firm cannot file recovery suits against each other and must seek dissolution and accounts, reaffirming the mandatory nature of Section 69.
US to Exit WHO in 12 Months, Trump Cites Unfair Contributions Citing COVID-19 and Funding Issues
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US to Exit WHO in 12 Months, Trump Cites Unfair Contributions Citing COVID-19 and Funding Issues
President Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the WHO, citing COVID-19 mismanagement and financial burden. The exit, set for 12 months, will halt US funding, sparking global concerns.
Public Interest at Risk: SC Flags Issues in Loan Sanctions Without Proper Title Verification RBI to Establish Uniform Guidelines
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Public Interest at Risk: SC Flags Issues in Loan Sanctions Without Proper Title Verification RBI to Establish Uniform Guidelines
The Supreme Court flagged the issue of banks sanctioning loans without proper title search reports, directing the RBI to develop a standard framework and hold erring bank officials accountable.
SC: Specific Performance Suits Stay Alive Post-Decree, Courts Retain Powers
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SC: Specific Performance Suits Stay Alive Post-Decree, Courts Retain Powers
The Supreme Court ruled that specific performance suits don't end with a decree; courts retain power under Section 28 to modify, extend deadlines, or annul decrees post-judgment.
Ceasefire in Question: Israeli Raids Continue in Jenin, 47,107 Dead, 300,000 Displaced in Gaza
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Ceasefire in Question: Israeli Raids Continue in Jenin, 47,107 Dead, 300,000 Displaced in Gaza
Israeli raids continue in Jenin, killing 10 Palestinians, while Gaza struggles with aid distribution amid destroyed infrastructure. Ceasefire questioned as violence escalates.
West Bengal Challenges Life Sentence, Seeks Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Case
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West Bengal Challenges Life Sentence, Seeks Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Case
West Bengal moves Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case after the trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment, citing lack of "rarest of rare" criteria.
Supreme Court Denies Grandmother’s Custody Plea in Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case
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Supreme Court Denies Grandmother’s Custody Plea in Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case
SC dismisses Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's mother's plea for child custody, allowing him to remain with his mother, Nikita Singhania, amid legal battles following Subhash's suicide.
Doctrine of Merger Explained: Supreme Court Rules on Binding Nature of Higher Court Orders
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Doctrine of Merger Explained: Supreme Court Rules on Binding Nature of Higher Court Orders
The Supreme Court clarifies that under the doctrine of merger, the trial court's order merges with the High Court's decision, making the latter the final binding decree on the subject matter.
Tragic Assassination of Iranian Supreme Court Judges Sparks National Security Concerns
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Tragic Assassination of Iranian Supreme Court Judges Sparks National Security Concerns
Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were fatally shot in Tehran. Authorities are investigating possible foreign involvement, raising concerns about national security and judicial integrity.
Justice Delivered: Sanjoy Roy Held Guilty in RG Kar Case, Sentencing Awaited
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Justice Delivered: Sanjoy Roy Held Guilty in RG Kar Case, Sentencing Awaited
A Kolkata sessions court found Sanjoy Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case, relying on forensic evidence. Sentencing is set for Monday, with a possible death penalty or life imprisonment.
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