Lamine Yamal, the most viral footballer currently, helped Spain reach the Euro 2024 final with a stunning goal but may not play the full 90 minutes in the final against England. At just 16, he became the youngest scorer in the European Championship. However, German labor laws, which prohibit minors

Recently, the Supreme Court emphasized disregarding confessional statements included in charge-sheets by police officers. According to Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act and Section 23(1) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, such confessions aren’t admissible in court. Justices Abhay Oka and Augus

An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas’ military chief, Mohammed Deif, in Gaza, resulting in at least 71 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s health ministry. It remains unclear if Deif was killed. The strike occurred in Al-Mawasi, a humanitarian zone west of Khan Younis. Deif, a mastermind of the O

The State Government of Uttarakhand has published the expert committee’s report on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a significant move toward uniform laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. Chairman Shatrugan Singh unveiled the report in Dehradun. The UCC will apply to all reside

The Government of India announced that June 25 will be annually commemorated as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas,’ or ‘Constitution Assassination Day,’ to honor those who suffered and resisted the severe misuse of power during the Emergency. Announcing on X, Home Minister Amit Shah stated, “On June 25, 1975,

President William Ruto announced the dismissal of his entire cabinet and the Attorney General, except for the Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS), in response to youth demands. This reshuffle aims to address public dissatisfaction and align the government’s priorities with the nee

UN experts from the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council announced on Tuesday that famine has undeniably spread across the Gaza Strip, following the deaths of three more Palestinian children in May and June. The experts found six-month-old Fayez Ataya, 13-year-old Abdulqader Al-Serhi, and

The Supreme Court has affirmed that Section 125 of the CrPC applies to all married and divorced women, including Muslims. For Muslim women, remedies under Section 125 of the CrPC and the 1986 Act are complementary, not exclusive. In cases of illegal divorce under the 2019 Act, Muslim women can seek

The UN Security Council unanimously voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) until July 14, 2025. Resolution 2742 (2024) requests monthly updates on Hudaydah’s situation. Established following the 2018 Stockholm Agreement, UNMHA oversees the

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court declined a petition to reduce the passing marks for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that lowering the cutoff would affect the quality of new lawyers. CJI Chandrachud remarked, “How much more can the cutoffs be

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied requests for an open court hearing on review petitions challenging its October 2023 ruling, which did not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Senior Advocate NK Kaul, representing a petitioner, asked Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for an open court hearing

On July 8, the Supreme Court stated that canceling the entire NEET-UG 2024 would be an “extreme last resort,” affecting over 23 lakh students. The Court, addressing petitions about the May 5 exam conducted by the NTA, stressed the need to identify beneficiaries of the paper leak. It outlined criteri

An Israeli airstrike on the UNRWA-run Al-Jaouni school in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 35 displaced individuals, including 14 children. The school, sheltering around 6,000 people, was targeted amid ongoing conflict. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported 29 fatalities in the same period,

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Saturday that his government would end the Rwanda scheme, labeling it ineffective and inhumane. He pointed to record numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel in early 2024 as evidence of its failure. Last year, the UK Supreme Court rule

United States Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle announced plans to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims. He aims to introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure no president is above the law, countering the ruling that grants former presidents

The Supreme Court observed that a person serving a life sentence may receive a suspension only if there’s clear indication their conviction could be overturned on appeal. Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that while courts can grant bail for fixed-term sentences, this does not apply to li

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, held for four years without trial under the UAPA. Justices J B Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the NIA for delaying the framing of charges. The Court stressed that bail should not be used as punishment and highlighted the accu

The Supreme Court criticized the Manipur High Court for denying medical treatment to a Kuki prisoner amid ethnic clashes. The court expressed disappointment, noting that the prisoner was denied treatment due to his ethnicity and ordered his immediate examination. Lunkhongjam Haokip, arrested in Octo

Widespread opposition to a controversial finance bill led to violent protests in Kenya, with part of the parliament building set ablaze and calls for President William Ruto’s resignation. The bill aimed to introduce new taxes on essentials like internet data and fuel to raise $2.7 billion for nation

The International Court of Justice unanimously permitted seven states to intervene in The Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar. The Maldives, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK are now part of the proceedings. Their intervention is admissible under Article 63 of the ICJ

A former employee of West Bengal Raj Bhavan, alleging sexual harassment by the State’s Governor, CV Ananda Bose, has petitioned the Supreme Court. The petition challenges the Governor’s immunity from criminal prosecution under Article 361 of the Constitution, arguing that it shouldn’t preclude polic

The 78th Session of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, “Enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence” (A/78/L.86), introduced by China. This resolution aims to bridge AI disparities, particularly enhancing technological capabilities in developing nat

Germany’s new citizenship law, effective in 2024, requires applicants to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist. This change is part of a broader effort to streamline the naturalization process while reinforcing German values. The government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised dual nationality and re

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reported that 84,000 people fled Eastern Gaza due to ongoing conflict, exacerbated by intense bombings in the Shujaiya district and restricted aid access. Only 10,600 have found refuge across 27 locations, including pressured UNRWA school

On July 2, Hindenburg Research, known for its allegations against the Adani Group, announced receiving a show-cause notice from SEBI regarding violations linked to its betting activities on Adani stocks. Hindenburg dismissed the notice as “nonsense” and claimed it was meant to silence and intimidate