Taliban Releases American Academic After Over a Year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released American academic Dennis Coyle, detained since January 2025, citing humanitarian grounds and Eid al-Fitr. The US welcomes the move but demands the return of other Americans believed held in Afghanistan.

SIR Smooth Across India Except West Bengal: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted smoothly across India, with West Bengal being the only exception. Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee highlighted a logical discrepancy applied solely to West Bengal.

HC Rejects Sovereign Immunity in Army Accident Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that sovereign immunity does not protect the Union of India in road accident cases involving Army vehicles. It remanded a 24-year-old compensation claim for a minor's death to the tribunal for a fresh negligence fin

Kolkata Voter List: Relief for Some, Adjudication Woes Continue

The first supplementary voter list in Kolkata brought relief to some electors who cleared judicial scrutiny, but anxiety persists for many still under adjudication, with technical glitches and administrative errors adding to the confusion ahead of Friday'

Sikh Teacher Fights Quebec's Bill 21 in Supreme Court

A Sikh teacher's legal challenge against Quebec's Bill 21, which bans visible religious symbols for public employees, reaches the Supreme Court of Canada. The case tests religious freedom, minority rights, and state secularism in a multicultural democracy

Two Killed in Bus-Lorry Collision in Karnataka's Hassan

A tragic road accident in Karnataka's Hassan district resulted in two fatalities after a private bus and a lorry collided. The incident occurred on a major highway, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region.

Kerala Nursing Students Booked for Drugs in Mangaluru

Mangaluru police have registered a case against five nursing students from Kerala for allegedly consuming drugs at their hostel. The incident has raised concerns about drug abuse among students in educational hubs.

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