Law

Delhi HC seeks WFI stand on Vinesh Phogat's plea against show-cause notices

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stand on a plea filed by wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging show-cause notices and disciplinary proceedings initiated against her, while also issuing notice on her separate plea seeking a fair and transparent framework for women athletes returning to competitive sport after pregnancy and maternity leave.

SC closes suo motu proceedings over 'corruption in judiciary' chapter in NCERT book

IANS | September 1, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the suo motu proceedings concerning references to "corruption in the judiciary" in an NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook, after noting that the controversial chapter had been replaced following revisions suggested by an expert panel constituted by the Centre.

Former CM Banerjee's niece found hanging at her home in Bengal's Rampurhat

IANS | September 1, 2026 3:38 PM

Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee's niece allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday. The Police said that Mamata Banerjee's cousin Nihar Mukhopadhyay's daughter, Bristi Mukhopadhyay, committed suicide by hanging herself in Rampurhat of Birbhum district.

Mithilesh Singh emerges as key architect of Jharkhand recruitment scam

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:12 PM

Ranchi, Sep 1 (IANS) Mithilesh Singh, director of the blacklisted examination management agencies Webel and ICN, has emerged as a kingpin behind irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Centre moves SC seeking quashing of FIRs against student protesters

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of FIRs registered against student protesters who participated in demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country, urging the apex court to invoke its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure "complete justice".