WORLD
Why Calcutta High Court judges wear colonial British-style robes and wigs
R N Ravi’s swearing-in as West Bengal governor brings attention to the colonial-era robes and wigs still worn by Calcutta High Court judges during ceremonial occasions.
WORLD
Iran threatens to set region’s oil and gas 'on fire' if its oil facilities, ports attacked
The warning came amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil shipments normally pass.
WORLD
Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah, to enable Iranians to topple regime
During the briefing, the Israeli leader also directed strong warnings toward Lebanon, urging its government to take action against Hezbollah, which has joined Iran in launching missile strikes against Israel.
WORLD
PM Modi speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian on West Asia crisis: 'Deep concern over escalation, loss of civilian lives'
The Prime Minister said that India’s key priorities remain the security of its citizens and uninterrupted movement of goods and energy supplies.
WORLD
Iran’s security chief Larijani slams Trump: 'War cannot be won with tweets, will make US admit its mistake'
In a post on X, Larijani responded directly to comments by US President Donald Trump about securing a rapid victory in the ongoing conflict.
WORLD
Recognise rights, pay reparations: Iran President Pezeshkian announces conditions for ending war with US, Israel
Iranian officials said the country was prepared for a drawn-out conflict that could severely disrupt global markets.
WORLD
Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Why US escort claim caused confusion, what makes it critical
Wright’s brief statement triggered immediate reaction in financial markets because it suggested the United States had already begun military protection of oil shipments through the strategic waterway.
WORLD
Why Trump said he would be 'all for' Iranian Kurdish fighters launching an offensive
Despite a long and often uneasy history with Washington, several Kurdish factions say they would be willing to work with the United States if the conflict weakens the Iranian leadership.
WORLD
After Senate vote, US House rejects bipartisan move to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The vote occurred less than a week after the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military offensive against Iran.
WORLD
Who is Taranjit Singh Sandhu? Veteran diplomat and former US ambassador appointed new Delhi L-G after VK Saxena
A career diplomat who served more than three decades in the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu replaces Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has now been named Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
WORLD
Pakistan blocks JPMorgan’s bid for New York’s Roosevelt Hotel: Why the property matters so much to Islamabad
For Islamabad, the Roosevelt Hotel is more than just a shuttered building abroad. It represents a rare financial asset that could help ease economic pressure.
WORLD
Trump says US could focus on Cuba after Iran conflict: 'Cuba’s going to fall, too'
Trump's remarks came less than a week after tensions escalated in the Middle East, with the United States involved in military operations against Iran.
INDIA
Who is RN Ravi, the new West Bengal Governor, who had several face-offs with Stalin govt in Tamil Nadu?
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reacted sharply to the move, saying she was “shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation” of Bose.
WORLD
Why US Senate rejected resolution to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran
The resolution invoked provisions of the War Powers Act of 1973, legislation enacted after the Vietnam War. The law gives Congress the ability to force votes on military engagements and restricts unauthorised conflicts to a maximum of 60 days without legislative approval.
WORLD
Did Trump have authority to strike Iran? Congress war powers debate explained
US lawmakers moved toward a vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution that aims to halt the ongoing military operations against Iran unless Congress explicitly approves them.
INDIA
Madras High Court judge GR Swaminathan calls rationalists, critics of Guru worship 'real barbarians'
The judge’s statement comes after he drew attention for another comment about keeping Sanatana Dharma close to his heart throughout his tenure.
WORLD
Trump rejects claims top General warned against Iran strike risks: 'Would rather have a deal'
Trump reiterated his preference for a negotiated outcome but warned of consequences if talks fail. “I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country,” he said, referring to Iran.
INDIA
What is European Legal Gateway Office? EU opens first-of-its-kind hub in India to streamline ICT talent mobility
The new office, unveiled in New Delhi, is designed to serve as a structured platform to facilitate safe and well-informed migration pathways for Indian talent in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to EU Member States.
INDIA
High Court seeks response from Centre, police over 807 missing cases in first half of January
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Jayeeta Deb Sarkar.
INDIA
'Ejaculation without penetration is attempt to rape, not rape': Chhattisgarh High Court
The Court said that even slight penetration is enough to attract punishment under Section 376 of the IPC. However, it underlined that there must be “clear and cogent evidence” to establish that some portion of the male organ entered the labia of the woman.
INDIA
BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar on India AI Impact Summit's 'chaos': 'Unprecedented interest amongst youth'
The defence came as IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw publicly apologised for the inconvenience faced by participants and said corrective measures were underway.
INDIA
Vijay Mallya to Bombay High Court: 'Unable to precisely say when I will return to India'
The bench had previously granted him another opportunity to clarify his stand. On an earlier date, the judges had said, “You (Mallya) have to come back…if you cannot come back then we cannot hear this plea.”
INDIA
Privacy, public interest and RTI: Why DPDP Act is before Constitution Bench
Calling the issue “complex but interesting,” the Supreme Court acknowledged that it involves competing constitutional claims.
INDIA
Mani Shankar Aiyar invokes Indira Gandhi's Emergency to warn Congress: ‘Crushing dissent will spell doom'
Aiyar identified the Emergency under Indira Gandhi as the only period when dissent was completely stifled within the party.
