Justice Yashwant Varma has petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging an in-house inquiry report accusing him of complicity after cash was found at his residence. The report led to a recommendation for his removal, approved by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna and sent to the President and PM. A bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta will hear the case, as CJI Gavai recused himself due to prior involvement.
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Following intelligence failures preceding the October 7th attacks, the Israeli military is overhauling its intelligence training. The reforms, led by Major General Shlomi Binder, mandate Arabic language and Islamic cultural studies for all intelligence personnel, including those in technological roles.
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