Supremecourt
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Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row: 'Very sad, there was no intention to insult judiciary'
Education | Feb 26, 2026, 11:58 PM 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTNCERT 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTNCERT 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTAn 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 | Feb 23, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 20, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTIn 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 | Feb 21, 2026, 12:16 AM ISTDonald 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 | Feb 20, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTTo 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPM 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTChief 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 | Feb 17, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTPM 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 | Feb 17, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe 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.
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging certain provisions of data protection law
India | Feb 16, 2026, 04:23 PM ISTWhile hearing the matter, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued a notice to the Centre on the pleas challenging certain provisions of the DPDP Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 over their amendment of provisions.
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'Don't undermine Gauhati High Court's authority': SC refuses to entertain pleas against Assam CM
India | Feb 16, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTProviding a relief to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Supreme Court asked the petitioners to move to the Gauhati High Court, saying its authority shouldn't be undermined. It also said that it has become a trend that all issues end up being heard by the Supreme Court.
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Unnao custodial death case: Delhi HC to hear Kuldeep Sengar's plea on February 19 after SC direction
India | Feb 16, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTEarlier, while dismissing Sengar's request, the apex court observed that if the victim’s family has filed any appeal against the trial court’s verdict, the high court should consider that appeal alongside Sengar’s pending petition.
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Sabarimala women's entry: 9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear review petitions from April 7
India | Feb 16, 2026, 01:00 PM ISTThe Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. In its previous order in 2018, the Supreme Court had allowed women from 10 to 50 years of age to enter the temple, ending decades old practice that barred them from entering the shrine.
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Supreme Court rejects Abu Salem's bail plea in 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case
India | Feb 16, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has dismissed gangster Abu Salem's plea for release in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case. A bench of Justices AS Gadkari and SC Chandak of the Bombay High Court had earlier refused to interfere with the authorities’ decision on parole.
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Big relief for Himachal govt as Supreme Court extends local body election date
India | Feb 13, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has extended the deadline for holding local body elections in Himachal Pradesh to May 31, granting relief to the state government while directing that the poll process be completed before the monsoon.