Latha Balakrishnan

The Supreme Court on Friday chose not to comment on observations questioning its earlier bail denial to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. While hearing bail pleas for other riot accused, the bench indicated it might grant interim bail, but will consider Delhi Police's plea for a larger bench review on UAPA bail norms.

Fresh US intelligence suggests Iran has resumed military production, including drones, much sooner than anticipated, raising concerns about its rapid arsenal regeneration. Tehran's strategy of decentralized manufacturing and reliance on commercially available components allows for swift replenishment of weapons like Shahed drones and Fateh missiles, even after recent strikes.

It's a tragic story, far more common than society cares to admit, that shows just how little has changed for incest survivors and why they are mostly still left to fight alone

Accused husband Samarth Singh has informed the Madhya Pradesh high court of his willingness to surrender in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. His lawyer requested the trial court to hear his bail plea on the surrender day, a move opposed by the Solicitor General. The hearing also addressed a plea for a second post-mortem examination.

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings must invest in quality cricketers and a balanced squad for future IPL seasons. He stated the franchise can no longer rely on past strategies, emphasizing the need for experienced bowlers and spinners. Ashwin also questioned if the current CSK squad is suited for Chepauk's batting conditions, suggesting a more patient approach is required.

Biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18, with the BJP-led NDA expected to lose one seat. The Congress-led opposition could see its tally improve to five seats. The elections will cover 12 states, with bypolls also scheduled for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Can a former chief minister simply wear an advocate’s gown? The answer matters, otherwise, tomorrow, retired actors may claim surgical privileges because they played doctors

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has clarified that Pershing Square's sale of Alphabet (Google) shares was not a bearish call on the company. Ackman said his hedge fund offloaded its long-held Google stake to fund a fresh $2.1 billion Microsoft position, betting on the software giant's AI prospects, Azure cloud growth, and Copilot adoption after a steep stock decline this year.

Founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, has reported receiving death threats on WhatsApp, urging him to shut down the viral social media outfit or join the BJP. His parents have also voiced concerns about his safety and potential arrest due to the party's rapid online popularity.

Guardiola, who still had one year left on his contract, will take charge of his final match against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.