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Geopolitics

US court rejects Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: What it means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- Federal appeals court rejects Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as unlawful tax, citing lack of congressional authorization. - Fee hike caused sharp drop in H-1B a…

Geopolitics

Ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi's granddaughter booked for slapping SBI manager

Times of India – World · India

Adyar police registered a case against Kayalvizhi Alagiri for assaulting a bank manager. The incident occurred after an argument regarding a malfunctioning lif…

Geopolitics

Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Comment follows news Axel Rudakubana was transferred from prison to psychiatric hospitalThe lawyer for the families of Axel Rudakubana’s victims has said the S…

Geopolitics

Lucy Harrison’s father was holding the gun that killed her but was never arrested. Now her mother wants Andy Burnham to take up the case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Eighteen months after her daughter’s death in Texas, Jane Coates hopes new PM can persuade US authorities to reopen caseLucy Harrison felt that 2024 was her be…

Geopolitics

U.S. court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump had issued a proclamation in September last year imposing a $100,000 fee for obtaining new H-1B visas

Geopolitics

Delhi Police claims only 3,000 cops present for 10,000 protesters, file 15 FIRs

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk has a dedicated team working 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and pre…

Geopolitics

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Kingpin Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

Times of India – World · India

Maharashtra Police have arrested alleged TET paper leak mastermind Bijendra Gupta. Gupta was apprehended in Bihar after evading law enforcement for months. A…

Geopolitics

3 years on, SIT probe complete in just 10% of Manipur riot cases

Times of India – World · India

- Over 3 years after Kuki-Meitei clashes in Manipur, 260 lives lost, Supreme Court updated on probe status. - Clashes caused significant violence, impacting …

Geopolitics

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion

BBC News – World · Europe

Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

Geopolitics

Fast-track courts in slow lane now, backlog 2.5 lakh cases

Times of India – World · India

Of 1.4 Lakh Rape, Pocso Cases Last Year, Just 66,500 Disposed Of

Geopolitics

SC: Will go the extra mile to fix issues, make NEET foolproof

Times of India – World · India

- Youth protests in India against paper leaks and demands for government accountability and reforms. - Supreme Court addressed issues amid public unrest, tho…

Geopolitics

Karim Khan Is Ousted as I.C.C. Chief Prosecutor Over Sexual Misconduct

The New York Times – World · US

The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes some of the world’s most serious crimes, has been in limbo for years over the allegations against Karim A. A…

Geopolitics

Setback for Trump: US appeals court refuses to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Times of India – World · India

A federal appeals court refused to lift a ruling blocking a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The court left in place a decision finding the fee unlawful while the gover…

Geopolitics

Who is Karim Khan? The ICC prosecutor ousted after sexual abuse allegations

Indian Express – World · India

- ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over misconduct allegations of sexual abuse, following a 82-13 vote by member states. - Disciplinary process cited …

Geopolitics

Singer D4vd had impregnated teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 at the time, later received an abortion, text messages indicateSinger D4vd had impregnated the teenager he is accused of fa…

Geopolitics

Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger amid lawsuit

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Paramount has agreed to freeze its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027. Twelve states have argued that the deal would create a "media…

Geopolitics

Why was Tony Romo arrested? Former Cowboys star faces unexpected legal trouble in Wisconsin

Times of India – World · India

Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of driving under the influence after deputies stopped his vehicle on Interstate 43. The former Dallas Cowboys …

Geopolitics

SC bans posting court clips on social media

Times of India – World · India

Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share Content

Geopolitics

Law student charged after military-grade bomb intercepted near Irish border

The Guardian – World · Europe

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, remanded in custody after intelligence-led operation against dissident republicans A 25-year-old law student has been charged in …

Geopolitics

Bill moots 10 years in prison, fine of Rs 10 crore for paper leaks

Times of India – World · India

Fast-Track Courts To Dispose Of Cases In 3 Mths

Geopolitics

SC agrees to hear PIL against police excesses on Monday

Times of India – World · India

'Prohibitory orders', P 4

Geopolitics

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.

Geopolitics

Paramount delays $81 billion Warner buyout amid legal challenge from 12 states

Times of India – World · India

Paramount agreed to delay its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until at least 2027. This postponement follows a court order pausing the merger process. A c…

Geopolitics

ICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Members of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the accusat…

Geopolitics

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

BBC News – World · Europe

Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.

Geopolitics

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

Times of India – World · India

- Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court removed from office. - Sexual misconduct allegation led to the removal. - Incident occurred nearly t…

Geopolitics

US small businesses challenge Trump’s new forced labour tariffs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.

Geopolitics

US small businesses sue Trump administration over new ‘forced labour’ tariffs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two US small businesses on Friday ⁠challenged President Donald ⁠Trump’s latest round of tariffs on goods ⁠from 60 trading partners, saying that the new policy,…

Tech & Startups

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

TechCrunch · US

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

Geopolitics

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over ‘political’ sex abuse claims

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Karim Khan's defence team underscores that the prosecutor was removed while many court officials are under US sanctions.

Geopolitics

Karim Khan ousted as prosecutor of international criminal court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Member states vote to remove British barrister after allegations of sexual abuseThe prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been remove…

Geopolitics

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

South China Morning Post – World · China

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday. Diplomats running ‌the…

Tech & Startups

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

TechCrunch · US

A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru horror: Man arrested for sexually assaulting cow

Times of India – World · India

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow. Nizamuddin, from Uttar Pradesh, was caught in the act by local residents. He was a…

Tech & Startups

India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate

TechCrunch · US

The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.

Startups

Union Cabinet approves draft bill for stricter punishments in paper leak cases

Your Story · India

The Cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister at the Parliament House complex approved the draft bill to hand stricter punishments to those involved in pap…

Geopolitics

South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’

The New York Times – World · US

A South Korean court awarded $644 million to Roh Soh-yeong, who had sought much more from her ex-husband, Chey Tae-won, the head of the conglomerate behind SK …

Geopolitics

Germany news: Top court rules out mass admission revocations

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

An Afghan woman has won victory over Germany's Interior Ministry after it cancelled her admission. Elsewhere, consumer confidence and VW profits are down, whil…

Geopolitics

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

BBC News – World · Europe

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

Geopolitics

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rulebook by failing to protect privacy of minors

The Hindu – World · India

The investigation comes on the heels of back-to-back crackdowns on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in regulating tech behemoths, including Meta a…

Geopolitics

Taxi driver denies deliberately ramming car into crowd in HK$8.4m injury lawsuit

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong taxi driver contesting an HK$8.4 million (US$1.07 million) personal injury lawsuit has denied deliberately ramming his car into a crowd during the …

Geopolitics

NY mayor hires Lina Khan who went after Amazon, Meta and Google in her days as FTC head

Times of India – World · India

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has roped in Lina Khan to lead the board of directors for the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The form…

Geopolitics

Why Gujarat HC ordered Muslim family to shift buried body to community graveyard

Times of India – World · India

Gujarat high court ruled a Muslim family cannot bury relatives on disputed land. A designated community graveyard with sufficient space was available in Bhavna…

Geopolitics

South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A ⁠South ⁠Korean court ⁠on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former ‌wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (US$644 million) in a divorce-re…

Startups

CCI junks complaint against Eternal over Zomato platform fee, pricing practices

Your Story · India

The complainant had alleged that the difference arose due to inflated menu prices, delivery charges, platform fee and taxes.

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