Baltimore: Acclaimed music composer M.M. Keeravaani will present a live concert during the 19th American Telugu Association Conference and Youth Convention, scheduled to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The three-day convention will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center, located at 1 W Pratt Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The musical programme featuring Keeravaani is expected to be one of the principal attractions of the confe

Baltimore: The American Telugu Association (ATA) will organise a two-day matrimony programme as part of its 19th ATA Conference and Youth Convention, scheduled to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The ATA Matrimony sessions will be conducted on August 1 and 2 in Room No. 327 of the convention centre from 3 pm to 5 pm. Registration for the programme is free, according to the organisers. The initiative is intended to provide

SiliconAndhra has issued a final call to vocalists and instrumentalists to participate in “Sangitamruta Varshini”, a large-scale musical presentation involving more than 1,000 artistes as part of an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records. The program is being organised as part of SiliconAndhra’s silver jubilee celebrations, marking 25 years of its efforts to promote Telugu literature, culture and tradition. Singers as well as artistes playing the violin, flute, mridangam

Case Title: Om Prakash Chhawnika vs. The State of Jharkhand & Anr. Date of Judgment: April 23, 2026 Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan 1. The Backstory (The Dispute) The case originated from a private complaint filed in a trial court in Jharkhand. Unlike a police FIR, this was a "complaint case" where a private individual moved the Magistrate directly, alleging criminal offenses against the petitioner, Om Prakash Chhawnika. The Magistrate took cognizance o

An AI generated image. In late 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a controversial 2:1 split verdict that recalibrated India’s environmental jurisprudence. By overruling previous strict prohibitions on Ex Post Facto (EPF) Environmental Clearances, the Court signaled a shift from "environmental absolutism" to "sustainable pragmatism." The Precedent: "Act Now, Ask Later" Traditionally, Indian environmental law followed the Precautionary Principle. Under the Environmental Impact A

Supreme Court of India For decades, the Indian federal structure has been strained by a recurring constitutional friction: the "silent" veto of the Governor. While the Constitution of India provides a clear framework for how a Bill becomes law, it left a perceived loophole regarding the timeframe within which a Governor must act. In a landmark late-2025 ruling, the Supreme Court of India finally addressed this "pocket veto," asserting that administrative silence cannot be use

New Delhi, April 23: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought responses from AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Congress leader Digvijay Singh and others on a PIL seeking contempt action over alleged uploading and sharing of clips of court proceedings. A bench of Justices V Kameswar Rao and Manmeet P S Arora issued notice on the petition filed by advocate Vaibhav Singh and directed social media platforms to take down videos of the April 13 hearing, noti

Bombay High Court. Mumbai, April 23: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 50,000 each to a lawyer and an ex-serviceman who were handcuffed by police, holding that they were subjected to “humiliation”. In an order passed on Tuesday, a copy of which was made available on Thursday, the Nagpur bench said the police action violated the force’s stated motto of protecting the good and punishing the guilty. A bench of Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke an

New Delhi, April 23: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday said it respects views of eminent authors and thinkers but cannot rely on information sourced from “WhatsApp University”, while hearing petitions on religious practices and gender discrimination. A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant made the observation during proceedings on issues including women’s entry to the Sabarimala Temple and the scope of religious freedom across faiths. The benc

Kochi, April 24: The Kerala High Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the state government on a public interest litigation alleging cruelty to animals at cattle markets across the state. A bench of Justices Ziyad Rahman A.A. and K.V. Jayakumar issued notice to the Union government, the Kerala government, the Animal Welfare Board of India and the Perumbavoor Municipality on the plea filed by animal rights activist Angels Nair. The petition alleges that domestic

Outgoing Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur particpates in farewell ceremony organised by the Full Court on August 24, 2026. Amaravati, April 24: Judges and members of the Bar at the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday bid farewell to Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on his superannuation, with Justice Lisa Gill set to assume office from April 25. Addressing the farewell, Justice Gill described Justice Thakur as a service-oriented member of the judiciary. “Talented judge Just

Guwahati, April 24: The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Pawan Khera in a case arising from his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Justice Parthiv Jyoti Saikia dismissed the application filed by Khera after he was directed by the Supreme Court of India to approach the High Court. The case stems from a complaint filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma following allegations made by Khera at a press conference regarding multip

Mumbai, April 24: The Bombay High Court has warned of shutting down the Kanjurmarg dumping ground, criticising the Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for their approach to pollution and public health risks. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe observed that continued violations of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution could invite strict action, including closure of the site. “It is high time that we value human l

New Delhi, April 24: The Supreme Court of India has held that the right to a speedy trial, though a constitutional guarantee, cannot by itself justify grant of bail in cases under special laws such as the NDPS Act involving commercial quantity of contraband. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih set aside an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court granting bail to two accused in a heroin recovery case. “The right to speedy trial, rooted in Article 21

New Delhi, April 24: The Supreme Court of India has stayed criminal proceedings against a police officer in a 1989 rioting and assault case, noting that no prosecution witness has been examined in 35 years. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi issued notice to the Uttarakhand government on a plea filed by Kailash Chandra Kapri, who challenged an order of the Allahabad High Court refusing to quash the case. “We are informed that in all, five accused came to be

Hyderabad, April 24: The Telangana High Court has ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CB-CID to probe alleged irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. Disposing of a writ petition filed by Safilguda Cricket Club president C Sanjeev Reddy, Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka directed the Director General of Police to set up the SIT, to be headed by an officer of the rank of Additional Commissioner of Police. The court directed the SIT to reg

Kochi, April 25: The Kerala High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the state government on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a government order permitting declaration of possession of elephants and articles derived from them. A bench of Justices Ziyad Rahman A A and K V Jayakumar issued notice to the Union Environment Ministry, the Kerala government and the Animal Welfare Board of India on the plea filed by Thrissur-based NGO Walking Eye Foundation f