SC pulls up ED, CBI over delay in Anil Ambani-led RCOM loan fraud probe

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over an “unexplained delay” by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in probing alleged large-scale bank loan frauds linked to Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM), its group companies, and promoter Anil Ambani, involving public funds estimated at Rs 40,000 crore.

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reached the Supreme Court for the case hearing of a petition challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the poll-bound state.

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against Bengal SIR process today

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in West Bengal, including one filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of political bias and adopting an authoritarian approach in conducting the SIR.

Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

IANS | February 3, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, holding that the charges were “wholly unsubstantiated” and that the increase in her assets was duly explained through lawful and declared sources of income.

Delhi HC rules fragmented residency meets AIIMS eligibility norms

IANS | February 3, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has set aside the cancellation of a medical aspirant’s candidature for admission to the DM Critical Care Medicine programme at the AIIMS, holding that completion of the mandatory three-year postgraduate residency can be counted cumulatively even if undertaken across multiple institutions.

'Can't play with right to privacy': SC flags concerns over WhatsApp privacy policy, data sharing

IANS | February 3, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy and the sharing of user data by its parent company Meta Platforms, observing that the platform cannot be allowed to "play with the right to privacy" of Indian users.

Delhi HC orders actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender in cheque bounce case

IANS | February 3, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent by 4 p.m. on February 4 in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress MP settle defamation dispute, SC told

IANS | February 3, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday recorded that the defamation dispute between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Vivek Tankha has been amicably settled.

Sadhvi Prem Baisa case: 9-member SIT formed to probe suspicious death, injection angle under scanner

IANS | January 31, 2026 10:49 AM

Barmer, Jan 31 (IANS) The mysterious death of renowned religious storyteller and devotional singer Sadhvi Prem Baisa has triggered a major police action in Rajasthan. Taking a firm stand in the high-profile case, Jodhpur Police Commissioner Omprakash has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure a thorough and impartial probe.

'Possibility of misuse cannot be ruled out': SC stays UGC’s 2026 equity regulations (Lead)

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court, in an interim order passed on Thursday, stayed the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, directing that the earlier 2012 Regulations will continue to govern the field until further orders.

Law

SC pulls up ED, CBI over delay in Anil Ambani-led RCOM loan fraud probe

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against Bengal SIR process today

Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

Delhi HC rules fragmented residency meets AIIMS eligibility norms

'Can't play with right to privacy': SC flags concerns over WhatsApp privacy policy, data sharing

Delhi HC orders actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender in cheque bounce case

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress MP settle defamation dispute, SC told

Sadhvi Prem Baisa case: 9-member SIT formed to probe suspicious death, injection angle under scanner

'Possibility of misuse cannot be ruled out': SC stays UGC’s 2026 equity regulations (Lead)

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