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Geopolitics

E20 dispute: Maruti Suzuki to challenge order to replace car, cites fuel contamination

Times of India – World · India

Maruti Suzuki will challenge a consumer court order directing a vehicle replacement. The court ordered the company to replace a Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid with…

Geopolitics

Japan Passes New Law Banning Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push

The New York Times – World · US

The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it und…

Geopolitics

‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bidJames Watt, the BrewDog founder who sold the d…

Geopolitics

Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

The Hindu – World · India

Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

Geopolitics

Wife can't be denied 'stridhan' just because she has no bills or receipts: Chhattisgarh HC

Times of India – World · India

Chhattisgarh high court ruled a wife need not produce bills for stridhan. Husband's appeal was dismissed regarding his wife's stridhan articles. The court note…

Geopolitics

Wife can't use RTI to access husband's ITRs for maintenance case: Delhi HC

Times of India – World · India

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav delivered the judgment in a writ petition filed by the husband challenging an order passed by the Central Information Commiss…

Geopolitics

Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

BBC News – World · Europe

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

Geopolitics

Man driving Mercedes can't call Rs 20,000 maintenance for wife excessive: Karnataka HC

Times of India – World · India

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a husband's divorce appeal based on cruelty and desertion. The court also upheld an order for him to pay interim maintenance…

Geopolitics

Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife

The Guardian – World · Europe

Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our br…

Geopolitics

Hyderabad school 'Kalma' homework row: NHRC issues notice to Telangana govt

Times of India – World · India

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Telangana government. This action follows a complaint alleging compulsory Islamic religious les…

Geopolitics

Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

BBC News – World · Europe

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

Geopolitics

4 departments slammed at inquiry for failures contributing to Tai Po fire

South China Morning Post – World · China

Legal counsel for an independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will deliver its closing remarks at the final public inquiry session…

Geopolitics

Family devastated by ‘unacceptable’ charges over methanol deaths of Australian teenagers in Laos

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australian government says it is ‘deeply frustrated’ and will continue to press for ‘real charges with teeth’ over deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowl…

Geopolitics

Govt plans bill to punish those who insult, block Vande Mataram singing

Times of India – World · India

Delimitation, women's quota bills not on agenda yet

Geopolitics

'Not a blanket bar': Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court clarified its prior ruling on demolitions. Bulldozers can remove illegal constructions and encroachments on public land. This action requires…

Geopolitics

Acquitted 45 yrs on, after serving life term; murder in 1977, conviction 1981, clean chit 2026

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court acquitted three surviving accused in a 49-year-old murder case. This decision came after the accused had served life imprisonment sentences.…

Geopolitics

Fema a civil law, RBI alone can compound offences, says ED

Times of India – World · India

The Enforcement Directorate clarified Fema's role as civil legislation for voluntary compliance. Reserve Bank of India is the competent authority for compoundi…

Geopolitics

Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution?

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for marital rape und…

Geopolitics

Formulate policy to free elderly, terminally ill prisoners: Supreme Court

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court ordered states and Union Territories to create a policy for releasing elderly and terminally ill prisoners. This directive ensures constitut…

Geopolitics

Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

BBC News – World · Europe

More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.

Geopolitics

Trump’s teleprompter operator allegedly made US$90,000 betting on his speeches

South China Morning Post – World · China

A teleprompter operator for Donald Trump has been suspended over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of the US president’s speec…

Geopolitics

Vodafone settles legal claim brought by 62 former franchisees

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement, without admission of liability, ends 19-month high court dispute that small-business owners said left them with large debtsVodafone has settled a lo…

Geopolitics

Amnesty UK self-reports to watchdog after calling JK Rowling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh, founded by the author, says claim was ‘deeply offensive’ as it considers legal actionAmnesty International UK has referred itself t…

Geopolitics

Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43

BBC News – World · Europe

The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

Geopolitics

Mafia law gives Italian families right to break free from life of crime

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wives and children offered new identities to try to stop gangsters recruiting down the generationsChildren and young adults raised in mafia families will be gi…

Geopolitics

Driver claims India’s eco-friendly fuel damaged his car. Court agrees

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a ruling that could expose carmakers to greater liability over India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, an Indian consumer court has ‌ordered Maruti Suzuki to p…

Geopolitics

Germany massively expands federal police powers

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constit…

Geopolitics

Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Far-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took …

Geopolitics

Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities’ role in last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze was secondary to that of construction and fire service firms, which either conspired to …

Geopolitics

EU court endorses Spanish PM's contentious Catalan amnesty

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU's top court has backed a Spanish law giving amnesty to Catalan separatists over the independence referendum. The deal let Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez s…

Geopolitics

Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising

The Hindu – World · India

The YouTube videos promoting online gambling had been uploaded by a content creator ​with a commercial ‌partnership deal with Google.

Geopolitics

EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The Hindu – World · India

The law was passed to secure the backing of Catalan separatist parties so Mr. Sanchez could remain in power after Spain's inconclusive 2023 general election

Geopolitics

German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change

South China Morning Post – World · China

German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who legally changed gender to a woman in 2024, was taken to a men’s prison after being extradited to Germany fr…

Geopolitics

Bar security footage helps clear Hong Kong rugby player of molestation charge

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong professional rugby player has been acquitted of molesting a woman at a bar after a magistrate ruled the athlete had touched her buttocks by acciden…

Geopolitics

Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s security chief has warned that booksellers are responsible for ensuring their titles do not violate national security legislation, a day after poli…

Startups

YouTube joins Meta in appealing jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

Your Story · India

Lawyers representing YouTube filed a notice of appeal Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, less than a week after Meta, which was also a defendant in t…

Geopolitics

Renting a home without a written agreement? Here's why it may be risky

Times of India – World · India

In India, verbal rental agreements often lead to misunderstandings, as they lack essential written terms and legal safeguards. This scenario exposes tenants to…

Geopolitics

E20 fuel damages Maruti car; company ordered to give customer a new vehicle

Times of India – World · India

A consumer court ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace a Grand Vitara with an E20-compatible model. The complainant alleged technical issues after E20 petrol became…

Geopolitics

'Every life is precious': Delhi HC urges Centre to regularly examine Wangchuk's health

Times of India – World · India

Hearing the a PIL over fasting activist's dwindling health, the high court noted that ​​"life is precious" and asked both the governments to provide, if needed…

Geopolitics

Wedding band didn't show up for baraat; consumer court orders Rs 39,000 payout

Times of India – World · India

A wedding band operator was fined Rs 39,000 for failing to appear at a wedding. The district consumer commission found him guilty of deficiency in service and …

Geopolitics

Skipped land acquisition hearing? Supreme Court says you can't claim denial later

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court upheld land acquisition for a Jaipur Metro rail depot. Landowners failed to appear for hearings and pursue their objections. The court ruled …

Geopolitics

Bengaluru law student dies after man stabs her for rejecting his brother's marriage proposal

Times of India – World · India

A law student died after being stabbed by the brother of a man whose marriage proposal she rejected. The accused attacked the victim at her residence after she…

Geopolitics

‘Neither contractors nor management fulfilled responsibilities,’ Tai Po fire hearing told

South China Morning Post – World · China

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of…

Geopolitics

R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence

The Guardian – World · Europe

The R&B singer was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking and producing child abuse images, with his lawyer lobbying the US president for more than …

Geopolitics

Moira Deeming drops legal case against Victorian Liberal party and makes last-ditch bid to avoid disendorsement

The Guardian – World · Europe

State MP abandons supreme court challenge, saying her party ‘can now decide whether to pursue mediation or reconvene to disendorse me’Follow our Australia news…

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