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Action in Begusarai gang-rape case escalates; SHO suspended, SIT formed

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:47 PM

Patna, June 19 (IANS) The investigation into the heinous gang-rape and brutalisation of a woman in Bihar's Begusarai district, that is reminiscent of the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case in the national Capital, intensified on Friday. Senior officials of Bihar Police launched a detailed enquiry into the shocking case and took disciplinary action against the Chakia SHO Rajiv Ranjan on Friday, for negligence.

SC issues notice on PIL seeking probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore bank fraud

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) into an alleged banking fraud involving over Rs 1,500 crore of public sector bank funds and the role of asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in facilitating debt settlements at a fraction of the outstanding dues.

Delhi HC upholds Centre's temporary Telegram ban ahead of NEET re-exam

IANS | June 19, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend Telegram's services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, holding that the government had strictly followed the procedure prescribed under law while invoking emergency blocking powers.

Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for nearly 22 lakh candidates.

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