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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition seeking directions to the Centre and State governments to ensure mandatory registration of all institutions imparting either religious or secular education to children below the age of 14. The Court observed that the matter primarily falls within the domain of the executive and advised the petitioner to approach the authorities concerned. The petition was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, demanding that the government take appropriate steps to register every institution providing education—whether religious or non-religious—to children aged up to 14 years. Bench Grants Liberty to Approach Executive Authorities A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice S....

New Delhi: As global attention remains fixed on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, a fresh diplomatic initiative by the United States has brought Gaza back to the center of international negotiations. US President Donald Trump has proposed the formation of a “Gaza Board of Peace”, with its first formal meeting scheduled to take place on February 19 in Washington. However, India has so far stayed away from the initiative, and indications suggest that New Delhi is unlikely to participate in the first meeting. Even though the matter was discussed recently during the India–Arab League Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Delhi, India has not publicly revealed its stand, choosing instead to observe the regional response carefully. First Meeting of the Gaza Peace Board in Washington Accord...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly objected to a remark made by the Centre while defending the continued detention of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, after the government claimed that he was receiving better medical treatment in Rajasthan than he could have received in Ladakh. During the hearing, the Centre informed the court that there had been no progress in reviewing Wangchuk’s detention, stating that his health condition was “absolutely fine” and that he was being provided the best possible treatment at AIIMS Jodhpur. However, the court did not agree with the tone of the submission, with one of the judges firmly stating, “No, no… you cannot say that.” Court Questions Centre on Delay in Detention Review A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and ...

New Delhi: Expressing serious concern over the rapid rise in cybercrime across the country, the Supreme Court of India on Monday described the alleged siphoning of nearly ₹54,000 crore through digital fraud as nothing less than robbery and dacoity. The apex court observed that the amount looted through cyber fraud is larger than the annual budgets of several smaller Indian states, highlighting the alarming scale of financial crimes being committed through digital platforms. Supreme Court Directs Centre to Prepare SOP A bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice N.V. Anjaria asked the Central Government to consult key stakeholders including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks, and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to prepare a Standard...

New Delhi: A recent knife attack in Russia, in which four Indian students were injured, has once again brought attention to the growing challenges faced by Indian students studying abroad. According to the latest data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), more than half of all complaints related to exploitation, harassment and racial discrimination registered by Indian students worldwide originate from Russia—a figure that has surprised many. The data suggests that Moscow has emerged as the biggest hotspot for such incidents. 350 Complaints From 196 Countries, Over 200 From Russia Alone MEA figures reveal that Indian students filed nearly 350 complaints across 196 countries in 2025 regarding exploitation, harassment, and racial discrimination. Shockingly, more than 200...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has strongly cautioned constitutional court judges against assuming the role of subject experts while deciding cases. The apex court observed that High Court judges should not behave like “super-examiners” or domain specialists, as such an approach could be “dangerous” and may distract them from their primary constitutional duty of adjudicating disputes impartially. The remark was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice N.V. Anjaria while hearing a petition filed by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). What Was the Case About? The petition challenged a Jharkhand High Court order related to the recruitment of judicial officers. The High Court had directed that candidates appearing in th...

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing political deadlock in Parliament, the Opposition is reportedly considering bringing a motion to remove the Lok Sabha Speaker. While the Speaker’s office is regarded as a symbol of neutrality, constitutional dignity, and democratic balance, the Constitution provides a defined procedure to initiate action if serious questions are raised about the Speaker’s conduct. According to former Lok Sabha Secretary-General P.D.T. Achary, the Speaker cannot be challenged through a no-confidence motion. Instead, a formal constitutional mechanism called a “Resolution to Remove the Speaker” is used. Constitutional Provision for Speaker’s Removal The process of removing the Lok Sabha Speaker is laid down under Article 94(e) of the Indian Constitution and also mentioned i...

New Delhi: Amid growing public debate and political controversy, Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has released an official statement clarifying that the autobiography of former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, titled ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, has not been published yet. The publishing house stated that it holds the exclusive publishing rights to the book and confirmed that no authorised print or digital copies have been released for sale or public access so far. No Copy Released in Any Format, Says Publisher In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), PRHI said that in view of recent media reports and public discussions, it wants to make it clear that no part of the book has been officially published, distributed, sold, or made available in any form. The publisher...

New Delhi: The cold wave across many parts of India is gradually weakening as temperatures continue to rise, especially in the northern plains. While mornings still remain slightly chilly, daytime temperatures are climbing steadily, indicating that winter is slowly bidding farewell in several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR is expected to witness a mild rise in temperature over the coming days, while hill states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir may experience snowfall and rainfall in higher altitudes. Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast The IMD has predicted that Delhi-NCR will continue to see stable weather conditions with mild fog during early mornings. On February 9, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 24°C a...