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₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud busted, ex-manager led siphoning of govt funds

Government housing funds diverted through unauthorised transactions; ₹583 crore returned within 24 hours, banks de-empanelled.

Constitutional morality must trump majoritarian bias, says SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan

₹100-crore trail in IDFC First scam leads to firm owned by siblings

Union Cabinet clears proposal to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’

SC warns jail terms cannot be ‘purchased’ with money, sets aside Madras HC relief in attempt-to-murder case

Top court calls reduction of sentence in lieu of enhanced compensation a “dangerous practice”, restores three-year rigorous imprisonment and lays down strict sentencing guidelines.

Seven killed as Ranchi–Delhi air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand forest

Aircraft loses radar contact minutes after takeoff; patient with severe burn injuries, two pilots and medical team among dead.

CJI Surya Kant issues stern warning to lawyer over Ambani–Adani comparison in court

Chief Justice of India warns lawyer to “be careful 100 times” after he questions delay in NJAC plea and refers to listing of high-profile corporate cases.

India eyes Israeli drones, missiles and laser defence systems ahead of PM Modi’s visit

India is set to expand defence cooperation with Israel through potential procurement of advanced drones, missile systems and laser-based air defence technology, with key agreements likely to be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit.

PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” highlights AI push, tribute to Jayalalithaa and message for students

In his 131st “Mann Ki Baat” radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s AI ambitions, honoured late Tamil Nadu leader J Jayalalithaa and urged students to embrace learning, innovation and service as part of national progress.