Brutality not sole criterion for extreme penalty: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has commuted the death sentences of two convicts, emphasizing that the brutality of a crime cannot be the sole determinant for capital punishment. The court stressed the importance of considering mitigating circumstances such as socio-economic background and psychological state. The convicts will now serve life sentences without the possibility of remission.

ED raids 14 sites linked to Chhangur Baba in Rs 100cr laundering case

Enforcement Directorate raided 14 locations linked to Jamaluddin, also known as Chhangur Baba. The raids occurred in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. The investigation focuses on suspected illegal religious conversions and money laundering. Authorities suspect foreign funding of around Rs 100 crore. Preliminary findings show Rs 68 crore routed through bank accounts. The case involves document forgery as well.

Explain med consent bar on same-sex people: Delhi HC

Man can’t demand access to wife’s call detail records: Chhattisgarh HC

Bombay HC blocks US child’s adoption by Indian Muslim couple, cites JJ Act

Supreme Court comes to rescue of man facing rape charges for 13 years

Pahalgam massacre: US designates TRF terror group; cites Trump’s call for April 22 justice

Theft, assault can lead to visa being revoked, warns US embassy

The US Embassy in India has cautioned Indian travelers about potential visa revocations for crimes like theft and assault, following a viral video of an Indian woman attempting to shoplift $1,300 worth of goods in the US. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of abiding by foreign laws to maintain a positive image abroad.

India warns West on energy security double standards

Centre to roll out special programme for remediation of 44% of legacy waste within a year

Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK: Government

The UK government has confirmed lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, potentially adding 1.5 million young voters. Alongside this, British voters can now use UK-issued bank cards as voter ID, and stricter measures will be implemented to combat foreign donations and protect candidates from harassment.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency: White House confirms

INDIA bloc leaders to meet virtually on July 19: Political situation on agenda

Intel layoffs announced in July cross 5,000, numbers increase by 4 times in ...

Global semiconductor giant Intel is implementing a significant restructuring plan, resulting in over 5,000 layoffs across US locations including California, Oregon, Arizona and Texas. The job cuts, impacting engineers, senior leaders, and back-office staff, aim to streamline operations and address financial losses. This follows 15,000 job cuts earlier in 2024, bringing the total to over 20,000.

India test fires Prithvi-II, Agni-I: Trials under nuclear command successful