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

A federal judge has ordered the California cities of Mountain View and Sunnyvale to pay nearly $1.2 million each in civil penalties after finding long-standing violations of federal water pollution laws. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, determined that both cities allowed untreated sewage to enter local waterways through their stormwater systems, posing potential risks to public health. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila concluded that the cities failed to meet permit req

Consumers in the United States who purchased Tom’s toothpaste products within the past six years may be eligible for compensation under a $2.9 million class-action settlement involving Colgate-Palmolive Company. The lawsuit alleged deceptive and misleading business practices related to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of certain Tom’s toothpaste products, following concerns raised during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection of a production facility in Sanford, Maine in May 20

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a contentious policy backed by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship, prompting strong objections from South Asian advocacy organizations that warn of widespread legal and social consequences. In an amicus brief submitted to the court, a coalition led by the South Asian American Justice Collaborative argued that the proposed restrictions could leave thousands of children born in the United States effectively stateless, creating long

WASHINGTON — The National Capital Planning Commission approved plans for a new White House ballroom on Thursday, April 2, 2026, moving forward with a major expansion proposal despite an ongoing legal dispute that could delay construction. The decision came just days after a federal judge ordered a temporary halt to certain construction activities unless Congress grants authorization for the project. According to commission officials, the approval process continued because the ruling

A once-thriving retail hub in Santa Clara, California, is rapidly emptying as redevelopment plans move forward, prompting legal action from displaced business owners who allege unfair treatment by the property’s former landlord. Two tenants from the Homestead Shopping Center — Tous les Jours bakery and Fuheng Herbs — have filed separate lawsuits against former property owner David Bider and Cypress Investments, claiming they were misled and pressured into leaving prior to the si