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NCLT stays Byju's bidding process till next hearing

Your Story · India

The case is part of the ongoing insolvency process involving Byju's, which has faced financial stress, legal disputes with lenders, and multiple regulatory and…

Geopolitics

Crackdown on paper leak: Govt planning to tweak anti-cheating law by increasing jail term

Times of India – World · India

In the expected amendment, the government is likely to increase the jail for the offenders from the current 10-year ceiling in the proposed Bill, which the Cab…

Geopolitics

Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales

The Guardian – World · Europe

Edmund Rice Education Australia can be sued over abuse committed by Catholic order, after receiving much of its property holdingsFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.

Geopolitics

SC lifts 2-year-old blanket ban on setting up of industries in Taj zone

Times of India – World · India

- SC lifts 2-year industry ban in Taj Trapezium Zone (10,400 sq km over 5 districts). - Zone is a protected area, previously banned from industrial activity.…

Geopolitics

Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

BBC News – World · Europe

At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

Geopolitics

Fast-track courts, bill to tackle leaks: PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

In Midnight Video, Says Will Try To Get Bill Passed Soon

Geopolitics

White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.

Geopolitics

US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

Geopolitics

US prosecutors dropping New York Times subpoenas over Trump plane reporting

South China Morning Post – World · China

Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on …

Geopolitics

Trump administration drops New York Times subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The White House had targeted journalists from The New York Times for their reporting on security concerns with a Qatari-donated Air Force One plane.

Geopolitics

NEET row: Delhi HC notifies special fast-track court, judge following PM's announcement

Times of India – World · India

The Delhi High Court has designated a special fast-track court at Rouse Avenue to exclusively hear cases related to paper leaks and unfair practices under the …

Tech & Startups

The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search

Wired · Global

The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.

Geopolitics

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

The Hindu – World · India

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world's largest companies from Silicon Valley to B…

Geopolitics

Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage

The Guardian – World · Europe

Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners o…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has revised its tender clauses to require bidders to make a statutory declaration that they have not engaged in collusion on a…

Geopolitics

How China can safeguard its visual heritage from global brand exploitation

South China Morning Post – World · China

In early July, a Suzhou court ordered the Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) after ruling that its four-petal …

Geopolitics

EU fines Google US$1 billion, risking US fury

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Union on Thursday slapped Google with fines worth €890 million (US$1 billion) in a move that risks escalating tensions with the United States. The…

Geopolitics

EU fines Google €890 million over competition rules

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The European Commission said it found that Google had preferenced its search engine and app store in ways that unfairly harmed competition.

Geopolitics

French model recruiter linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris

Indian Express – World · India

- Daniel Siad, a French model linked to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network, died in Paris; accused of connecting women to Epstein via 2,000 declassified doc…

Geopolitics

South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery

BBC News – World · Europe

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Geopolitics

Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession

The Guardian – World · Europe

CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their jobThe prosecution of a leading human rights barri…

Geopolitics

'Might hinder ongoing trial': SC cancels Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in honeymoon murder case

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current, comprehensive global news. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifies…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-up

South China Morning Post – World · China

Four disgraced Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroyin…

Geopolitics

Wife can't claim maintenance solely because she chose to live abroad: Bombay HC

Times of India – World · India

The Bombay high court rejected a wife's plea for interim maintenance. She sought one lakh rupees monthly from her estranged husband. The court noted her substa…

Geopolitics

US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offenderThe leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has calle…

Geopolitics

'Youth welfare top priority': PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases. This move aims to ensure swift and stringent punishment for offenders. Oppositio…

Geopolitics

Time for deeper, detailed exchanges between Hong Kong and mainland Chinese courts

South China Morning Post – World · China

One of the main features of the “one country, two systems” principle is that, despite our physical proximity, Hong Kong has a very different set of laws from t…

Geopolitics

South Korea charges former US diplomat with defaming Lee Jae Myung

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korean prosecutors have charged Korean-American professor Morse Tan for criminal defamation over false claims targeting President Lee Jae Myung. The Seou…

Geopolitics

Possible bloodstains were detected at D4vd’s home, law enforcement testify

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gory details about tarp, mats and inflatable pool come to light during hearing over death of Celeste Rivas HernandezAt singer D4vd’s former Hollywood Hills hom…

Geopolitics

Complaint filed in NHRC over police ‘brutality’ on protesters at Jantar Mantar

Times of India – World · India

- A complaint was filed with NHRC seeking an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality. - The inquiry aims to address claims of police misconduct dur…

Tech & Startups

Social media addiction lawsuit against Meta is dropped

TechCrunch · US

A closely watched social media addiction lawsuit that had been set to go to trial next week has been dropped after the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his clai…

Geopolitics

US judge sets Maduro trial date for June 2027

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US prosecutors accuse Maduro of using the power of the Venezuelan state to protect and promote illegal drug smuggling.

Geopolitics

Lalit Modi says his home will remain London but will now visit India after winning tribunal

Times of India – World · India

Lalit Modi announced his return to India after SAFEMA tribunal cleared penalties. He will apply for an OCI card as he surrendered his Indian passport. Modi cla…

Geopolitics

Woman, 70, charged with murder of British expat Karen Carter in France

The Guardian – World · Europe

Public prosecutor for the region said suspect had been initially arrested shortly after the murder on 29 April last yearA 70-year-old woman has been charged wi…

Geopolitics

US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former President Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation.

Geopolitics

Indian trucker with legal California driver's licence arrested over $3 million stolen powder

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy and depth, covering diverse international events round-the-clock. - Committed to timely, reliable …

Geopolitics

DW correspondent Alican Uludag released, ordered not to leave Turkey

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Alican Uludag was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken back into custody on new charges. The arrest had come just two months after he was released pending …

Geopolitics

British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

BBC News – World · Europe

Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.

Geopolitics

Philippines’ impeachment trial: court ruling heightens stakes for VP Sara

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio suffered a serious setback in her impeachment trial this week after the Senate allowed prosecutors to examine key…

Geopolitics

British woman jailed in Hong Kong for blackmail after accusing banker of rape

The Guardian – World · Europe

Isabel Rose, 26, sentenced to six years for blackmail and perverting course of public justice over her allegations against British manA British woman who repor…

Geopolitics

Venezuela’s Maduro and wife back in US court, as judge sets trial date

South China Morning Post – World · China

A judge on Wednesday set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on US drug-trafficking charges, wh…

Geopolitics

Families of Lamma ferry crash victims drop judicial review after legal aid denied

South China Morning Post – World · China

Families of victims who died in Hong Kong’s Lamma ferry disaster 14 years ago have withdrawn their application for a judicial review over a coroner’s findings,…

Tech & Startups

States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them

Wired · Global

Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.

Geopolitics

Paytm ordered to pay Rs 21,437 for failing to refund cancelled flight ticket

Times of India – World · India

A consumer commission ordered Paytm to refund a cancelled flight ticket. The airline had already sent the refund amount to Paytm. Paytm failed to ensure the …

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