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Telangana phone-tapping case: HC judge, family were under surveillance during BRS regime: Police
Hyderabad Police reveal details of illegal phone tapping during previous regime, involving political leaders and a High Court Judge. Accused officers arrested for erasing evidence and conducting unauthorized surveillance. Investigation ongoing with plans for supplementary charge sheets.
Hemant Soren: Youngest Jharkhand CM with chequered career
Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has a long and successful political career. Born in 1975, he debuted as a Rajya Sabha member in 2009 and later resigned from the Upper House of Parliament to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the BJP-led Arjun Munda government. After the collapse of the BJP-JMM government, Soren took charge of the state in 2013 with the support of the Congress and the RJD.
Renukaswamy murder case: Bengaluru court extends judicial custody of actor Darshan & other accused till July 18
All the 17 accused, including Darshan and Pavithra, were produced before the magistrate through video conferencing from Bengaluru and Tumakuru prisons, where they are lodged, as their judicial custody ended today.
Hathras Stampede: Six arrested in incident so far, says Aligarh IG
Aligarh Inspector General (IG) Shalabh Mathur confirmed the arrest of six individuals connected to the Hathras incident. The arrested individuals, comprising four men and two women, were all members of the organising committee and served as 'Sevadars' during the event.
NEET-UG Case: Arrested accused brought to special CBI court in Bihar's Patna
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought the accused involved in the NEET-UG exam irregularities to a special court in Patna, Bihar. Aman Singh, suspected to be a key conspirator, was arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, marking the seventh arrest in the case. Earlier arrests included a school owner from Godhra and a marketing professional. The CBI's actions follow allegations of paper leaks and cheating in the NEET-UG 2024 exams, prompting national protests and scrutiny by the Supreme Court, which is set to hear related pleas on July 8.
Zika virus cases in Maharashtra: Govt urges vigilance, focus on pregnant women screening
Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like dengue and chikungunya. Though non-fatal, Zika is associated with microcephaly (a condition where the head is much smaller than expected) in babies born to affected pregnant women which makes it a cause of major concern.
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Burari case echoes in Madhya Pradesh as family of 5 found dead in suspected suicide
In a chilling incident similar to the 2018 Burari case, the bodies of a farmer, his wife, and their three children were discovered in their home in Ravdi village, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The police suspect it to be a case of suicide, and a thorough investigation is underway.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Saket Gokhale asked by Delhi HC to pay Rs 50 lakh damages to Laxmi Puri in defamation case
The Delhi High Court ordered AITMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages and issue a public apology to former UN Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Puri for defamatory tweets. The apology must be published in the Times of India and on Gokhale's Twitter, where it should remain for six months.
Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against street vendor
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita has 531 sections (in place of 484 sections of CrPC). A total of 177 provisions have been changed in the Sanhita and nine new sections as well as 39 new sub-sections have been added to it. The act has added 44 new provisions and clarifications. Timelines have been added to 35 sections and audio-video provision has been added at 35 places. A total of 14 sections have been repealed and removed in the Sanhita.
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI conducts searches at 7 locations in Gujarat, arrests a journalist in Jharkhand
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven locations in Gujarat as part of the NEET-UG paper leak case. The operation, initiated across Anand, Kheda, Ahmedabad, and Godhra districts, targeted suspects linked to the alleged leak. Previously, the CBI had arrested the principal and vice-principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, along with a journalist from a Hindi newspaper. These arrests were made in connection with the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5.
Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another
A federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump granted the defense's request for a hearing to determine if prosecutors improperly breached attorney-client privilege. However, the judge denied a request for a hearing on a separate claim that the Justice Department had submitted false or misleading information for a search warrant at Trump’s Florida estate.
NEET paper leak case: Bihar Police investigation points to modus operandi, flaws in system
In NEET cases, arrests were made in Godhra and Kheda in Gujarat, Latur in Maharashtra and Patna in Bihar. Sources told ET that the place of the examination centre plays a big role in 'fixing' the system. They usually choose a city which is away from the limelight and where there could be little doubt about any malpractice. Students from West Bengal appeared for NEET in Godhra in Gujarat.
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests two from Patna
The CBI FIR stated that NEET-UG 2024 was conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 cities abroad, with over 23 lakh candidates appearing for the examination. The complaint alleged that certain isolated incidents occurred in a few states during the conduct of NEET-UG.
Pakistan court rejects appeals by Imran Khan & wife to suspend sentence in illegal marriage case
A Pakistan district court rejected the appeals of former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi to suspend their sentences in the illegal marriage case, known as the Iddat case. They were sentenced to seven years in jail and fined Rs 500,000 each on February 3 for marrying during the iddat period, which is the mandatory waiting period after a Muslim woman's divorce or husband's death.
Landmark Supreme Court ruling could spur more climate cases in India: Report
Citing the case of Citing the case of M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are increasing and gaining more attention. M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are increasing and gaining more attention.
'It's like a R-rated movie marathon': Bengaluru CID investigators show unease with series of VIP sex scandals
In Bengaluru, CID detectives are grappling with a series of high-profile sex scandals, including cases involving prominent figures like former MP Prajwal Revanna and ex-Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. According to a TOI report by H M Chaithanya Swamy, CID officers are overwhelmed by the explicit nature of evidence and emotional toll of the investigations. They express fatigue and discomfort in handling sensitive material amidst intense public scrutiny and political pressure.
Arvind Kejriwal sent to 3-day CBI custody in Delhi excise policy case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has sent AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three-day Central Bureau of Investigation remand in connection with the Excise policy case. Kejriwal has been jailed since April for money laundering and is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was retracted in July 2022.
Kannada star Darshan's wife has a message for fans after emotional jail visit
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife, Vijaya Lakshmi Darshan, has called for calm and positive actions from his fans following his arrest in a murder case. Sharing a fan art in support of the arrested actor on Instagram, Vijaya Lakshmi expressed gratitude for the support her husband has received and referred to his fans as "celebrities."
CBI arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
A Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the courtroom and instructed the agency to present the material supporting his potential arrest. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat.
Darshan, now prisoner no. 6106, in tears as family visits him in jail; Ram Gopal Varma compares murder case to 'elephant attacking a dog'
Kannada actor Darshan, currently in judicial custody for the murder of his fan S Renukaswamy, had an emotional meeting with his family and actor friend Vinod Prabhakar in Bengaluru's Central Prison. Darshan broke down while meeting his wife Vijayalakshmi and son Vineesh, discussing legal strategies and receiving support. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma commented on the case's scale, likening it to an "elephant attacking a dog."
'Dhoom' actress Rimi Sen reveals how a close friend cheated her of Rs 4 crore. Real-life CID in action
Rimi Sen has been entangled in a legal battle after being defrauded of Rs 4.14 crore by her close friend Ronak Vyas. Two years after filing an FIR, the case is now up for hearing in the Bombay High Court, and a chargesheet will soon be filed. Sen met Vyas at a gym, and he convinced her to invest in his business with promises of high returns. After investing, she realized she had been scammed. Despite initial payments, Vyas began making excuses and disappeared.
Darkness to death in minutes: Spurious liquor claims 53 lives, leaves community reeling
In Karunapuram, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, the tragic toll of spurious liquor has reached 53 deaths. The incident has devastated families like that of M Radha, whose husband succumbed after consuming the toxic brew. The community, largely comprising daily wage laborers, often turns to illicit arrack for relief from physical strain. The addition of methanol, a lethal chemical, to the arrack exacerbated the crisis, causing symptoms like blindness and organ failure.
Classified files case: Prosecutors to urge judge to bar Trump from inflammatory comments about FBI
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump, is considering a gag order to prevent him from making public comments that prosecutors argue could endanger FBI agents. Special counsel Jack Smith argues the restrictions are necessary due to Trump's false claims about FBI agents searching his Mar-a-Lago estate. The case, postponed indefinitely, faces several unresolved legal issues before trial.
Ruckus in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Kallakurichi hooch tragedy; Speaker evicts protesting AIADMK MLAs
Visuals from outside the Assembly showed watch and ward staff escorting AIADMK members outside. There were heavy police personnel outside the Assembly.
Pune Porsche case: Is it not confinement if juvenile is kept in custody after bail, asks HC
The bench also questioned the police under what provision of law, the order granting bail to the minor accused in the Porsche accident case was amended and how he has been kept in "confinement".
Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 47, three accused sent to 15-day judicial custody
In Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, a tragic incident claimed 47 lives due to consumption of illicit liquor, leading to protests by AIADMK legislators in the state assembly. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced compensation, and three accused were remanded to judicial custody. The government initiated a judicial inquiry, while BJP called for a CBI probe, alleging governance failures. Victims received treatment across several medical facilities in the region.
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