Kolkata Police initiates process to make Pratik Jain’s neighbours witnesses in proceedings against ED (Ld)

IANS | January 12, 2026 3:03 PM

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Kolkata Police has started the process of making the neighbours of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) director Pratik Jain, witnesses in the investigation against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the latter’s raid and search operations at Jain’s residence at Loudon Street in central Kolkata on January 8.

Why gold paste smuggling has become smugglers’ weapon of choice in India

Vicky Nanjappa | January 12, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) With the prices of gold skyrocketing, India is witnessing a significant increase in the number of smuggling cases. While the Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are cracking down on such cases, the worry is that smugglers are replying with newer tactics.

Right to higher education can't be curtailed lightly: Delhi HC allows student to continue MBBS

IANS | January 11, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to pursue higher or professional education, though not explicitly listed as a fundamental right under the Constitution, imposes an affirmative obligation on governments and cannot be curtailed lightly.

Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) the Supreme Court, continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, on Friday made it clear that allegations of harassment, assault, or use of derogatory language against women feeding dogs constitute criminal offences, and such issues must be addressed under the penal law and not before the apex court in individual cases.

Calcutta HC hearing on ED's I-PAC office raid deferred as judge leaves courtroom due to crowding

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:13 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) The hearing at Calcutta High Court on the high-profile case on the issue of the Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s simultaneous raid and search operations at the office of the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) at Salt Lake and at the residence of its co-founder Pratik Jain in central Kolkata could not happen on Friday because of excessive crowd within the courtroom.

Madras HC directs CBFC to issue U/A 16+ certificate to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan‘; Board moves appeal

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:18 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to promptly issue a U/A 16+ certificate to 'Jana Nayagan', the Vijay-starrer film whose theatrical release was postponed due to delays in censorship clearance.

Delhi court frames charges against Lalu Prasad, family in land-for-job case

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) In a fresh setback to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members, a Delhi court on Friday framed charges against them in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

US senators push to renew quantum research law

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to renew and expand a federal programme aimed at strengthening American leadership in quantum technology.

Stray dogs sense fear, may attack frightened individuals: SC

IANS | January 8, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) While continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that dogs are capable of sensing fear and may attack individuals who are frightened or who have earlier been bitten.

JGU VC Dr Raj Kumar awarded SR Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:15 AM

Sonipat, Jan 7 (IANS) The 2nd Professor (Dr.) S.R. Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law has been bestowed on Professor (Dr) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University and Founding Dean, Jindal Global Law School.

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Kolkata Police initiates process to make Pratik Jain’s neighbours witnesses in proceedings against ED (Ld)

Why gold paste smuggling has become smugglers’ weapon of choice in India

Right to higher education can't be curtailed lightly: Delhi HC allows student to continue MBBS

Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

Calcutta HC hearing on ED's I-PAC office raid deferred as judge leaves courtroom due to crowding

Madras HC directs CBFC to issue U/A 16+ certificate to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan‘; Board moves appeal

Delhi court frames charges against Lalu Prasad, family in land-for-job case

US senators push to renew quantum research law

Stray dogs sense fear, may attack frightened individuals: SC

JGU VC Dr Raj Kumar awarded SR Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law

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