NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo flags FIR against citizens, child trafficking concerns

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:41 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday raised serious concerns over multiple issues, including the filing of an FIR against social media users, an alleged minor's marriage, and suspected child trafficking, asserting that the Commission will take appropriate action in all cases.

Iranian information operation exposed in Ireland: Report

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:19 PM

Dublin, April 12 (IANS) An analysis conducted for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue has found an Iranian information operation that seem to be allegedly targeting Ireland. During the analysis, certain impersonated social media accounts linked to Iran, Russia and China were found to be posting about Ireland.

Cash row: Justice Yashwant Varma withdraws from impeachment proceedings

IANS | April 10, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry proceedings instituted against him, alleging grave procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged discovery of burnt currency at his official residence.

Telangana HC grants one-week anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:10 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the case registered against him by Assam Police for his alleged defamatory and malicious charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.