US authorities have arrested Telangana-born software engineer Avinash Narne for the alleged murder of his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, in Washington. Prosecutors claim he strangled her and staged the death as suicide. The case was reclassified as homicide following the autopsy findings.
The BJP criticised the INDIA alliance for writing to Chief Justice Surya Kant over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged the Opposition was spreading misinformation, creating fear about elections, and attempting to undermine democratic institutions.
A US judge sought details from the Justice Department over its decision to drop criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani. The court deferred formal dismissal of the case, while Adani’s lawyers had requested closure after prosecutors decided not to continue pursuing the allegations.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to introduce a strict anti-conversion law, Uniform Civil Code and NRC in the state. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the measures were aimed at protecting national security and cultural identity, while critics raised concerns over the claims.
The Ayodhya Ram Temple has faced allegations of financial irregularities involving donations, jewellery, gold and other offerings from devotees. Legal petitions seek an independent probe, while the temple trust denies wrongdoing. The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member SIT to investigate the claims.
A UN Commission of Inquiry report has alleged that Israel committed genocide and other atrocity crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, including targeting children and essential civilian infrastructure. The report stated that such actions may amount to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes under international law.
Delhi drivers will get relief through Weekend Traffic Courts starting July 5, 2026, allowing vehicle owners to settle pending challans. The initiative by Delhi District Courts aims to reduce court workload and provide easier access to disposal of traffic violation cases.
The controversy involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann intensified after Akal Takht alleged selective media coverage over an FIR in the fake digital forensic report case. Gurugram Police registered the FIR over an alleged forged report linked to an AI-generated video controversy and arrested two persons.
Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi faced another legal setback as a London court ordered him to pay over USD 10.7 million to Bank of India in a loan recovery dispute. The Court held him personally liable for dues linked to Firestar Diamond FZE.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta for another three-year term from July 1. The extension ensures continuity in the Centre’s legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts.
