Court denies interim relief to Nida Khan in TCS Nashik case A Nashik court has refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Nida Khan, one of the accused in the TCS Nashik BPO case, intensifying the legal pressure against her. The decision comes as police continue their search for Khan, who remains the only accused yet to be taken into custody. Khan had approached the court seeking anticipatory bail, citing her pregn

A 53-year-old Indian-origin woman, Meenu Batra, who has lived in the United States for more than three decades, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while traveling for a professional assignment, raising concerns about the enforcement of longstanding deportation orders under current immigration policies. Batra was taken into custody on March 17, 2026, at Valley

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

Supreme Court ruling allows Trump administration to move toward dismissing Steve Bannon’s conviction. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, April 6, cleared the way for the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to seek dismissal of Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction, marking a significant development in a case tied to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack investigation. The court granted a request from the Justice Department to vacate prior lower court r

An immigration judge in the United States ruled on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, an Indian-origin legal permanent resident, can remain in the country, offering relief after he faced deportation despite a decades-old murder conviction being overturned. The decision followed a four-hour hearing held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Vedam participated remotely from the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, where he remains in custody.

A county judge in Texas has been found guilty on two counts of money laundering, marking a major development in a high-profile campaign finance case. KP George, the first Indian-origin judge in Fort Bend County, was convicted of third-degree felony charges and now faces up to 10 years in prison. He is expected to be removed from office following his sentencing. The case traces back to financial activities between 2019 and 2022, when George was actively raising and managing campaign

Dozens of judges serving on Illinois circuit and appellate courts will appear on ballots during the 2026 primary election, placing renewed attention on how the state’s judiciary functions and how voters can evaluate candidates before casting their vote. Judicial races often receive less attention than statewide contests, yet the officials elected in these positions will make decisions that directly affect legal matters ranging from criminal prosecutions to civil disputes and family cases.

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

An alleged key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack has been taken into custody and is expected to face federal charges in the United States, the Justice Department confirmed on Friday. The arrest marks the latest development in a long-running terrorism case stemming from the deadly assault on American facilities in Libya that left four U.S. officials dead, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. Attorney General Pam Bondi, District of Columbia Attorney Jeannie Pirro, and FB

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

The US Justice Department on Friday released more than three million additional pages of records tied to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking what officials described as the final disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The release includes thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images and concludes a lengthy document review process aimed at complying with congressional requirements for public disclosure. Speaking at a news co

A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who had called 911 seeking help after reporting a possible prowler near her home. The sentence was handed down Thursday, concluding a case that has drawn national attention and renewed debate over police use of force during emergency responses. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in connection with the July 6, 2024, shooting death of Mas

A Franklin County grand jury has returned an indictment in the high-profile double homicide case involving the deaths of a north Columbus couple, formally charging a Chicago-area physician with multiple felony offenses connected to the December killings. Court records show that Michael McKee, 39, has been indicted on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The vic

A man accused of killing Spencer and Monique Tepe has waived his right to contest extradition and will be returned to Ohio to face murder charges, authorities confirmed following a brief court appearance in Illinois. The decision clears the way for the suspect to be transported back to Franklin County, where prosecutors have filed multiple counts related to the fatal shootings. Michael McKee, 39, appeared Monday in a courtroom in Rockford, Illinois, marking his first public appearan