Treasury Refunds $22 Billion in Customs Duties The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, June 10,2026 that it refunded $22 billion in customs duties during May, marking the first major round of repayments after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme. The amount refunded matched the customs duties collected over the same period, effectiv

The H-1B visa fee ruling has eased concerns for Indian students, skilled workers and US employers after a federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. US District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled on Monday, June 8, 2026, that the fee was unlawful because it effectively operated as a tax on H-1B petitions without approval from Congress. The policy, announced on Friday, September 19, 2025, had raised immediate concern among stud

Former President Joe Biden has taken legal action against the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent the release of private audio recordings and transcripts related to his memoir. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on May 26, just weeks before the DOJ plans to provide these materials to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation. Biden’s legal team argues that the recordings, made at his home during 2016 and 2017 while working with biographe

Emmy-Winning Writer and Political Commentator DAN GREANEY has offically entered the 2028 Presidential  race  as a Progressive Republican . Known for his sharp wit and predictions about american politics, greaney is campaigning under the banner of "america for all." his filing with the federal election commission under dan greaney usa confirms this is a serious candidacy aimed at promoting national unity and progressive reforms.

Tiger Woods’ DUI case moved into a new phase after a Florida judge approved prosecutors’ request to access the golf star’s prescription medication records linked to a March crash investigation. The ruling, issued in Martin County on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, allows investigators to obtain records from a Palm Beach pharmacy covering prescriptions filled between January and March 2026. Prosecutors said the records could help determine whether medication played a role in the crash i

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not

Date: May 02, 2026 | Time: 11:06 AM IST | Place: West Bengal, India  

In a major step forward in one of India’s most closely watched financial crime cases, fugitive businessman Nirav Modi could soon be extradited from the United Kingdom, according to senior government sources familiar with the matter. Officials indicate that the process has entered its final phase, with operational preparations now underway to facilitate his return to India. Teams from In

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns about judicial impartiality, accusing Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of attending four events hosted by the Adhivakta Parishad, a lawyers' body linked to the RSS. Kejriwal, who has long opposed the BJP-RSS ideology, stated that the judge's participation in these events creates a reasonable apprehension that the case may not be handled impartially. The AAP chief called the Delhi liquor policy case political an

The ongoing review of the Sabarimala case has attracted significant attention as the Indian government presented its stance to the Supreme Court, urging caution in defining the terms “denomination” and “essential religious practices.” The Centre has argued that any narrow interpretation of these terms would compress the plural and diverse nature of Hinduism, potentially stifling the flexibility and variety of religious practices within the faith. At the heart of the review is the cont

In a major turn of events in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case, the Delhi High Court has issued notices to all 23 accused, including Telangana Jagruthi leader Kavitha, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. This development follows the trial court's decision to discharge all the accused on February 27, 2025. The High Court’s action came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an appeal, challenging the trial court's discharge order. Sol

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has temporarily stayed the adverse remarks made by the Rouse Avenue Court against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which had earlier cleared Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of all charges in the controversial liquor policy case. The local court had harshly criticized the CBI, describing its investigation as “demonstrably erroneous, economically illiterate, and legally unsustainable,” claiming that the prosecution failed to provide suff

Pop sensation Britney Spears was arrested on March 4, 2026, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs in Ventura County, California. The singer was detained at 9:30 pm local time and released in the early hours of March 5, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Following her release, Spears' representative addressed the incident, issuing a statement that emphasized the seriousness of the situation. The representative described the arrest as an "un

Kalvakuntla Kavitha, once infamously known as the Lady in Liquor Scam, has been officially acquitted by the CBI court in Delhi, clearing her of all charges related to the Delhi liquor scam case. This major legal victory for Kavitha comes after a series of intense political attacks and prolonged legal proceedings. Despite being accused and publicly scrutinized, the court determined there was a lack of criminal evidence to substantiate the allegations against her. The accusations

In a significant legal development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have been discharged from the Delhi excise policy case. A Delhi court ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to provide substantial evidence to support the serious charges against the two leaders. The court highlighted the lack of material evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kejriwal. It emphasized that serious charges, such as th

In a press statement today, DCM Pawan Kalyan strongly addressed the ongoing Tirumala laddu controversy, accusing the previous YSRCP government of a major scam in the preparation of the sacred prasadam. Kalyan claimed that palm oil and harmful chemicals had been used instead of pure ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirumala Srivari Laddu, which he said not only hurt the faith of devotees but also compromised their health. Kalyan emphasized the seriousness of the issue, pointing

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded for leniency as he awaits sentencing in a sex assault and prostitution case. In a letter submitted to the court, Combs admitted he had “lost his way” and acknowledged that he would forever carry the burden of his actions. His plea comes after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, tied to arranging what he called “freak-offs,” where women and men were flown across the United States f

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched extensive raids across Mumbai and Delhi as part of a high-stakes money laundering investigation into a loan fraud case worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore. The raids are targeting 50 companies, including those linked to Anil Ambani's group, and involve about 25 individuals connected to the controversial transactions. The investigation stems from suspected illegal loan diversion, with particular focus on loans ap

The Indian government has informed the Karnataka High Court that the platform X, owned by Elon Musk, cannot claim unrestricted legal immunity under the ‘safe harbour’ provision of the Information Technology Act when it comes to allowing unlawful content. The Centre stressed that promoting or tolerating harmful material under the guise of free speech poses a significant threat to democracy, public order, and social cohesion. In its written submission to the court, the g

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States in connection with the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, one of the largest banking frauds in India’s financial history. His arrest follows an Interpol Red Corner Notice and multiple extradition requests made by Indian authorities, specifically the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was taken into custody by US authorities