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.
A US federal court directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit by July 15 disclosing whether any promise, offer or agreement was linked to the US Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal indictment against him and seven others in an alleged bribery case.
The US Department of Justice informed a federal court that the prosecution against Gautam Adani was effectively a “name and shame” case lacking any realistic prospect of trial. The DOJ defended its request to dismiss all charges with prejudice, preventing any future revival.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve said the US court’s direction asking the DOJ to explain dropping charges against Gautam Adani is a routine procedure. He explained that under the American system, prosecutors control decisions to proceed or withdraw cases, unlike greater court control in India.
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.
The Trump administration urged a New York court to maintain President Trump’s tariffs, claiming they are vital for managing global tensions, particularly between India and Pakistan, and facilitating trade negotiations with China. Officials warned that blocking the tariffs could destabilize international relations and harm U.S. interests globally.
Advocate Narender Mann has been appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor for the trial of Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. With more than 30 years of experience in the legal field, Mann has managed numerous significant criminal cases, including those involving corruption and major scams. The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed his appointment for a duration of three years or until the trial concludes, whichever is earlier. In this prominent case, Mann will represent the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan will lead the prosecution of Tahawwur Rana in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana is accused of helping plan the attacks that killed over 160 people in 2008. He is currently in the United States, but India is working to bring him here through extradition. This move is an important step in getting justice for the victims of the attacks.
A US district court temporarily stayed former President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze funding for federal aid programs. The ruling came on Tuesday after an emergency hearing, as reported by US media.During the hearing, District Judge Loren AliKhan expressed concerns about potential damage caused by the funding freeze.
