The Supreme Court ruled that holding an undertrial prisoner for six to seven years without a verdict violates their fundamental right to a speedy trial. This decision followed the case of an accused held under UAPA for five years without conclusion, leading to his release on bail.
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Israel and Hamas conducted their fifth exchange of hostages and prisoners, releasing three Israeli civilians and 183 Palestinians. The released hostages endured severe abuse during captivity. The ongoing ceasefire has facilitated multiple exchanges, with significant tolls on both sides.
Prime Minister Modi and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The visit marked key interactions and the signing of two MoUs, emphasizing diversifying trade beyond energy and boosting financial ties.
US authorities are poised to blacklist Chinese chipmaker Sophgo, following the discovery of a TSMC-produced chip within Huawei's Ascend 910B AI processor. This suggests Sophgo illicitly supplied the chip to Huawei, violating US trade restrictions. Sophgo, linked to Bitmain, allegedly supplied chips to Chinese government entities, despite denying ties with Huawei.
Ravi Shastri, former India cricketer and ex-head coach, weighs in on head coach Gautam Gambhir's remarks about the India-Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match, emphasizing its deep significance despite public statements. Shastri highlights the added pressure and rivalry, suggesting India's advantage in the 50-over format due to experience and depth. India faces Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai.
Indian carriers like Air India Express and Akasa may benefit from China's directive to its airlines to avoid Boeing aircraft due to US tariffs. This could lead to the redirection of Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners, originally intended for Chinese airlines, to Indian carriers, potentially easing their aircraft acquisition challenges.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed compensation for a couple who conceived after a vasectomy failure, citing no medical negligence and a lack of due care. The court referenced a Supreme Court verdict, noting pregnancy post-sterilization can occur naturally, with termination as an option.
BJP candidate Parvesh Verma criticized AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal by immersing his cutout into the Yamuna to highlight the government's failure to clean the river despite spending Rs 8,000 crore. Verma accused Kejriwal of making false promises and lacking intent to address Delhi's issues. AAP's spokesperson dismissed the act as a desperate media stunt.
Donald Trump's administration is straining traditional Anglophone alliances amid a pronounced MAGA agenda. The White House is pressuring countries like Canada, UK, and Australia to embrace anti-immigration policies or face potential exclusion from critical intelligence networks such as Five Eyes, signaling a significant geopolitical shift.
Dense fog in New Delhi severely impacted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport for the third consecutive day, with zero visibility lasting over eight hours. Over 400 flights were delayed, 19 were diverted, and around 45 were canceled. Low visibility procedures were implemented to ensure safe landings.