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Britain is taking bold steps to combat foreign-backed violence with new, tougher laws. Courts can now hand down sentences of up to 14 years for those who, even unknowingly, serve the interests of hostile nations. This legislation arises in response to alarming trends, particularly the Iranian efforts to enlist criminals via social media for planned assaults.

A Border Force officer has been convicted in London for aiding Chinese intelligence in spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Chi Leung “Peter” Wai used confidential immigration data to identify and monitor activists, operating as part of a "shadow policing" network. He was found guilty under the National Security Act, alongside a former Hong Kong police officer.

Acquits Man Accused Of Celebratory Firing Only On Basis Of Social Media Clip

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.

The Supreme Court has set a number of new guidelines that must be followed in all cases where a person could get the death penalty

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

Alleged drug kingpin Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, has been detained in Istanbul. Dola faces multiple charges under India's NDPS Act and is linked to a major synthetic drug syndicate. His arrest is connected to a large mephedrone bust in Mumbai, involving his son and other associates.

A criminal trial is not like a fairy tale where one is free to give flight to one’s imagination and fantasy, says Bombay HC CJ Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice SC Chandak.

A 90-year-old South Korean woman was sentenced for laundering hundreds of millions of won linked to her son's drug trafficking. She transferred funds at his direction while he was imprisoned abroad, acting as an intermediary. The court found her aware of the illicit nature of the money, contributing to the spread of narcotics.

Government departments and prosecutors are urged to withdraw cases involving minor offences following the Jan Vishwas Bill's passage. This initiative aims to resolve millions of pending court cases by replacing jail terms with penalties for procedural lapses, particularly in healthcare. Serious offences remain under strict legal purview, offering relief for past minor violations.

Saudi Arabia has implemented new travel regulations, imposing significant fines and travel bans on citizens visiting restricted countries without official approval. These updated rules, under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, aim to protect citizens from high-risk regions and ensure compliance with security, political, and health considerations.

Bombay High Court has ordered the Centre to expedite a Yemeni national's visa extension plea within eight weeks. Fahd Saeed, married to an Indian and with two children, has been without a visa since 2014. Authorities found no national security threat, prompting the court to consider his family situation and potential citizenship application, while ensuring no coercive action if rejected.

Saudi health authorities have detained Arab gym trainers for illegally selling unregistered weight loss medications, hormonal drugs, and peptides. Investigations uncovered a warehouse storing these substances, including Retatrutide, under unsafe conditions. Legal action is underway, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines.

The state has proposed a law that would protect consenting adults if they choose to get married from opposing family and community groups

Bihar is enforcing a stringent new waste management system from April 1, mandating source segregation into four categories. Citizens and bulk generators now bear primary responsibility, with sanitation workers empowered to reject unsegregated waste. This shift aims to bolster recycling and reduce landfill pressure, backed by awareness campaigns and infrastructure upgrades.

The case against professor Rajneesh Kumar, 59, first surfaced through an anonymous complaint sent in the name of ‘Lachar Beti’, or helpless daughter, to the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

A UK court has dismissed fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition order, bringing him closer to facing charges in India for a Rs 6,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam. The High Court found no exceptional circumstances to revisit the earlier decision, despite Modi's concerns about ill-treatment. This development follows years of legal proceedings since his 2019 arrest.