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The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to a man accused of committing a largescale crypto currency fraud to the tune of Rs 50 crore. The single-judge Bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia denied bail to the accused on the grounds that unlike most conventional bodily offences, economic offences, especially those dealing with crypto currency, were committed with elaborate planning and expertise.  Describing digital currency as a way of converting recognised and legitimate mone...

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When Peace Matters More Than Blame

As the apex court recognizes that not all mediations aim to reconcile estranged couples, the evolving role of this process in matrimonial  conflicts redefines justice—not as punishment, but as closure

How The Rollout Flopped

A fuel ban targeting petrol engines older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10—aimed at cutting Delhi’s pollution—was launched abruptly on July 1, but operational glitches and public backlash forced officials to defer enforcement until November

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Lawyers Under Threat

CJI BR Gavai has initiated suo motu proceedings to examine a trend in which the agencies, particularly the Enforcement Directorate, had summoned senior advocates for questioning in relation to the legal advice they offer to their clients facing criminal prosecution. This dangerous trend needs to be nipped in the bud

Fake News, Real Threat

Karnataka’s proposed law to curb online misinformation reads like a blueprint for authoritarianism, weaponizing vague definitions and harsh penalties in ways that echo the darkest chapters of India’s past

Specials

“Kishori Bhaiya”: The Devotee Who Dethroned a Giant

In a stunning reversal of political fortunes, Kishori Lal Sharma—once mocked as a “servant of the Gandhis”—unseated Union Minister Smriti Irani from Amethi. In an emotional, candid interview, he speaks about loyalty, love, and the long shadow of India’s first political family

The Disruptor from Queens: Zohran Mamdani’s Political Earthquake

A 33-year-old Indian-Ugandan Muslim Socialist wins the Democratic primary—sparking youth-driven elation, billionaire panic, and a barrage of ideological warfare

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By Annunthra Rangan Over the past two years, the Middle East has remained a focal point in international affairs, largely due to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The United States’ unwavering support for Israel—even amid global condemnation of Tel Aviv’s military actions—has raised serious questions about the nature of their alliance. Many liken it to a deeply entrenched partnership, one where criticism is replaced by blind allegiance. Amid this turbulence, a new front has emerged: ...