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  Harish Rana case explained: How it differs from the Aruna Shanbaug case | Full timeline

  India | March 11, 2026 11:47 IST

  A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan allowed Rana’s parents to withdraw medical support, holding that the key question in such cases is not whether death is in a patient’s best interest, but whether continuing life-sustaining treatment serves the patient’s best interest.

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  SC allows passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who is in coma for 13 years, in landmark verdict

  India | March 11, 2026 12:11 IST

  The Supreme Court has issued its first-ever order allowing passive euthanasia under the 2018 Common Cause framework, permitting withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years.

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  Speed News: Hardeep Singh Puri meets PM Modi amid LPG cylinder shortage concerns

  Originals | March 10, 2026 22:10 IST

  Hardeep Singh Puri meets PM Modi amid nationwide LPG cylinder shortage concerns. Gaurav Gogoi alleges rule breach in Speaker removal debate; Amit Shah rebuts Opposition claims. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Supreme Court to review Centre's plea on struck-down IT rules, refuses to stay Bombay HC verdict

  India | March 10, 2026 12:42 IST

  The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Centre's challenge to the Bombay High Court verdict that struck down the 2023 IT Rules regulating fake news about the government on social media.

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  NCERT issues advisory, asks all to return banned textbook, delete posts on controversial chapter

  India | February 27, 2026 23:43 IST

  The advisory from the NCERT comes after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on any further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination of the NCERT's class 8 book as it contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary.

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  Textbook row: NCERT ascertaining process of making books which led to error of judgement

  India | February 26, 2026 20:57 IST

  The NCERT's Social Science textbook for Class 8 states that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row: 'Very sad, there was no intention to insult judiciary'

  Education | February 26, 2026 23:58 IST

  “I am very sad at what has happened, there was no intention to insult judiciary: Education Minster Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row.

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  Judiciary chapter row: SC bans controversial book, issues notices to Centre and NCERT chief

  Education | February 26, 2026 12:01 IST

  NCERT Judiciary chapter row: The court has issued show cause notice to secretary, department of school education, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani.

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  'Deep-rooted conspiracy, calculated move': What SC said on controversial NCERT book on judiciary

  Education | February 26, 2026 12:18 IST

  NCERT book row: The Centre has informed the Supreme Court today that people who are involved in drafting chapters on 'judiciary corruption' will not work with UGC or any ministry.

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  NCERT asked to drop section on 'judiciary corruption' from Class 8 Social Science book: Sources

  Education | February 25, 2026 16:06 IST

  The NCERT will remove the portion on 'judiciary corruption' from Class 8 Social Science book, sources told India TV Digital

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  SC on NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter: 'Will not allow anyone to defame institution'

  Education | February 25, 2026 12:47 IST

  An NCERT Social Science textbook chapter on "Judicial Corruption" notes that corruption, a massive backlog of cases, and an inadequate number of judges are among the key challenges confronting the judicial system.

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  Prayagraj police team to question Swami Avimuktateshwaranand in child sexual abuse case after FIR

  Uttar Pradesh | February 23, 2026 11:32 IST

  The team may question Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual exploitation allegations.

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  US Supreme Court quashes Trump's tariff orders: Does it mean zero tariff on India? Explained

  World | February 20, 2026 23:46 IST

  In a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court upheld a lower court ruling that Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad import taxes.

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  US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs 6-3, President slams 'disappointing' betrayal

  World | February 21, 2026 0:16 IST

  Donald Trump branded the case a historic turning point for America, cautioning that defeat would unleash economic disaster- yet challengers cut across party lines, from Democratic states to libertarian voices and pro-business allies usually in GOP ranks.

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  SC intervenes in Bengal SIR impasse, appoints officers to oversee claims on voter list revisions

  India | February 20, 2026 23:46 IST

  To fast-track the process, the Supreme Court instructed West Bengal's Chief Secretary, DGP and State Election Commissioner to convene with the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court- joined by the Advocate General and Solicitor General.

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  Speed News: PM Modi unveils India's MANAV AI vision, stresses ethical and inclusive AI use

  Originals | February 19, 2026 23:52 IST

  PM Modi unveils India's MANAV AI vision, stresses ethical and inclusive AI use. DRDO clears key drogue parachute test for Gaganyaan mission. Supreme Court slams political parties over poll freebies despite state deficits. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  'States running into deficits, but still...': Supreme Court calls out election freebies by parties

  India | February 19, 2026 23:52 IST

  Chief Justice Surya Kant called out political parties' reliance on freebies during elections, questioning why the focus is not on introducing development and welfare schemes instead.

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  Speed News: PM Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai

  Originals | February 17, 2026 23:53 IST

  PM Modi meets French President Macron in Mumbai. SC flags AI-drafted lawyer petitions as inappropriate. Chhattisgarh couple dies by suicide after son's accident. Maharashtra CM halts minority certificates for 75 institutes. Assam announces 3% job quota for tea garden & adivasi communities.

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  'It is absolutely uncalled for': Supreme Court raises red flag over AI-drafted petitions by lawyers

  India | February 17, 2026 16:18 IST

  The Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern over lawyers submitting AI-generated petitions that include fake judgments like the fabricated 'Mercy vs Mankind'. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, warned that such practices burden judges and contribute to a deterioration in legal drafting.

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  SC cautions on pre-marital ties in rape-on-promise case: 'Don't trust anybody before marriage...'

  India | February 16, 2026 23:59 IST

  The Supreme Court advised caution in pre-marital relationships while hearing a bail plea in a rape-on-promise case, questioning the woman's decision to travel to Dubai and observing signs of a consensual relationship.