The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested Manisha Mandhare, a Botany professor and member of the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) paper-setting committee for the 2026 NEET-UG exam held on May 3. Mandhare was taken into custody in Delhi after interrogation at the CBI headquarters. According to the CBI, Mandhare was a key source behind the leak of the NEET-UG 2026 Biology questions, acting as a “mastermind” following information obtained from retired Chemistr

Federal Accusations Against Yale The United States Department of Justice on Thursday, May 14, 2026, accused Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. The allegations follow a year-long federal investigation into the university’s diversity-focused admissions practices. According to the Justice Department, Yale leadership intentionally selected applicants based on race, resulting in Black

U.S. authorities may move to drop criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Reuters on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Reuters reported that the U.S. Justice Department could announce a decision as early as this week, but said it could not independently verify the report. No formal court filing confirming dismissal was immediately available. What the Gautam Adani Case Is About The case trac

JPMorgan Chase is facing renewed scrutiny after former banker Chirayu Rana rejected a reported $1 million settlement offer tied to allegations of sexual assault, racial harassment, and workplace misconduct in New York City. The refiled lawsuit, submitted this week, includes new witness statements

Apple $250M Settlement: Who Could Get Paid? Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over claims it misled buyers about Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features. Eligible U.S. iPhone users may receive $25 to $95 per device if the deal gets court approval. Why Apple Is Facing Payout Claims The class-action lawsuit accused Apple of promoting advanced Siri AI features during the iPhone 16 launch cycle before some tools were

DC Judge Questions Jail Treatment in Trump Assassination Case A federal magistrate judge in Washington apologized to Cole Allen, the man accused in an alleged Trump assassination plot, after raising concerns over his jail conditions. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui said the court had “grave concerns” about Allen’s treatment after defense lawyers argued he was kept under suicide precautions despite mental health assessments indicating he was not suicidal

Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access Nationwide The Supreme Court has temporarily restored nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, blocking new restrictions. Patients can continue receiving the medication via telehealth and pharmacies without in-person visits—for now. What the Ruling Means Right Now In an emergency order issued by Justic

Internal investigation challenges high-profile allegations A former employee of JPMorgan Chase has been accused by sources of filing fabricated sexual harassment allegations against a senior executive after an internal investigation reportedly found no evidence supporting the claims. The allegations were initially brought forward in a lawsuit filed earlier this week under

Supreme Court redefines limits on race in redistricting The Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6–3 ruling on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, striking down Louisiana’s congressional voting map and finding that lawmakers had improperly used race in drawing a second majority-Black district. In the majority opinion, Justice

The Bombay High Court deferred a 2017 defamation case to 2046, calling it an “ego fight” between elderly litigants. The court said such disputes waste judicial time and delay more urgent cases. The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised a long-running defamation case,

Melina Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over a controversial joke, calling it harmful rhetoric and reigniting debate over satire, media responsibility, and free speech. The controversy surrounding remarks made by a late-night television host has intensified in the United States, drawing a sharp response from First Lady Melania Trump and

A 56-year-old woman from the United Kingdom has chosen to undergo assisted suicide in Switzerland, highlighting the ongoing debate over end-of-life rights and mental health support. Wendy Duffy, who lost her 23-year-old son Marcus in a tragic choking incident four years ago, has said she no longer wishes to continue living due to overwhelming grief that she believes cannot be alleviated through conventional treatment. Marcus died after choking on food while asleep, an incident that

Julia Varvaro, a senior official within the Department of Homeland Security, has been placed on administrative leave following an internal review into allegations related to her personal conduct. The inquiry was initiated after a complaint triggered scrutiny by the agency’s Office of Inspector General, though officials have not publicly detailed the scope of the investigation. Varvaro, who serves as a deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism, joined the department in 2025 a

Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging that a recent article falsely portrayed him as an alcoholic unfit for public office. Th

The U.S. Department of Justice has informed French authorities that it will not support efforts to investigate Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, according to a report published Saturday, April 18, 2026, by

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

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In a significant development regarding the Sabarimala temple's gender-based entry restrictions, Supreme Court Judge BV Nagarathna expressed her strong opinion, stating that a woman cannot be treated as "untouchable" for three days each month, only to cease being considered untouchable on the fourth day. Her remarks were made during a hearing by a nine-judge bench on petitions related to the exclusion of women from religious places, with a focus on the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The case has