Author: Preesha Choudhary

During a panel discussion held to commemorate the release of Gautam Bhatia’s book titled ‘Unsealed Covers: A Decade of the Constitution, the Courts, and the State,’ Bhatia delved into several critical facets of the Indian Judiciary, including the nuanced acknowledgment of judicial ideology. This noteworthy discussion was graced by the presence of distinguished individuals, including Former Orissa High Court Chief Justice S Muralidhar, celebrated criminal law practitioner Senior Advocate Rebecca John, and esteemed senior journalist Seema Chisti. Bhatia embarked on an exploration of the Indian legal system, shedding light on a captivating aspect often overlooked by the public. He underscored…

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, in collaboration with data from India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission, have unveiled a remarkable discovery regarding the Moon’s water formation process. This revelation challenges previous assumptions and provides critical insights into the Moon’s formation, evolution, and the potential for future human exploration and water resource provision. Chandrayaan-1’s Pivotal Role India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar probe, launched in 2008, played a pivotal role in unlocking some of the Moon’s long-held secrets. While the solar wind, composed of high-energy particles like protons, had been the focus of…

Moments after the car had accelerated to its maximum speed, tragedy struck at the juncture of Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street, where Jaahnavi Kandula found herself in a fateful collision. The incident swiftly drew the attention of India’s ambassador to the United States, who urgently called for swift action in the wake of a disturbing revelation. A recorded conversation emerged, shedding light on shocking comments made by a prominent Seattle Police Department union leader in reference to the tragic death of a young Indian woman in a police cruiser accident. In the distressing body camera footage, the union leader’s…

On Tuesday, September 12, Senior Advocate Anand Grover informed the Supreme Court that a specific community in Manipur is compelled to seek assistance from the Supreme Court because lawyers are unwilling to represent them due to threats. To illustrate this, he mentioned the case of Professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing in the Manipur High Court, where lawyers withdrew from the case after one of their offices was vandalized.  Anand Grover represented two clients in front of a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The first petitioner was Henminlun, an activist, who was the subject of an FIR…

Following his participation in the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation encountered a series of challenges that marred their trip to India. The ordeal began when their aircraft experienced technical issues, leaving them stranded for a frustrating two days. At 1 pm on Tuesday, Trudeau and his team were finally able to depart as the technical problems with their plane were resolved, and it was deemed safe to fly. This came after reports indicated that a backup plane and spare parts were en-route to India to facilitate their return. Throughout this ordeal, Canada…

Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he intends to extend his illustrious professional tennis career for as long as his remarkable competitive prowess allows. This determination comes on the heels of his astonishing achievement in securing his 24th Grand Slam title at the prestigious US Open on a recent Sunday.

During the ongoing G20 Summit in New Delhi, a Chinese research institution has alleged that India is using its G20 presidency to advance its own priorities while negatively impacting China’s interests. A Chinese research institution associated with the Ministry of State Security has leveled allegations against India, asserting that it is actively leveraging its position as the host of the G20 Summit to advance its own policy objectives, all the while detrimentally affecting China’s interests. These comments from the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations have emerged at a particularly significant moment – the commencement of the annual two-day G20…

In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has vigorously defended the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs). They assert that EVMs are highly secure and resistant to tampering, thanks to a combination of technological safeguards and stringent administrative and security protocols established by the commission. In a recent submission to the Supreme Court, the ECI affirmed that unauthorized individuals are prevented from accessing EVMs and Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs), thereby ensuring protection against tampering or manipulation at any stage, be it before, during, or after the elections, as well as during transportation…

The Gujarat High Court has issued a significant ruling, asserting that parents who insist on sending their children below the age of three to preschool are in violation of the law.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor recently criticized the ruling BJP for advocating the use of ‘Bharat’ as the official name for the country, contrasting it with the English name ‘India.’ This criticism arose following the opposition bloc’s decision to name their alliance ‘INDIA,’ an acronym for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. Tharoor suggested that the BJP might reconsider their push for name changes if opposition parties rename their alliance as the Alliance for Betterment, Harmony, and Responsible Advancement for Tomorrow, abbreviated as BHARAT. The ongoing debate surrounding the country’s official name gained momentum when the government sent out G20…