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Kim Soo-hyun Returns to the Spotlight After A 16-Month Hiatus Over False Allegations Involving Late Kim Sae-ron

Kim Soo-hyun returns to the spotlight after a 16-month hiatus with a new advertisement campaign following police findings that dismissed underage dating allegations involving Kim Sae-ron.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

'Thin line between defamation, political criticism': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea against social media posts

Delhi High Court pondered the fine line between political criticism and defamation. MP Raghav Chadha approached the court against social media posts allegedly harming his reputation. The court questioned if political leaders can be sensitive to criticism. It noted that while dignity is important, free speech is also a constitutional…

The Economic Times · May 21

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

The Texas Tribune · May 14

Supreme Court to hear Hemant Soren’s plea against arrest in land scam case on May 13

Supreme Court to hear Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's plea against ED arrest in money laundering case.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Order on interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal to be pronounced on May 10

Arvind Kejriwal bail: Delhi High Court to deliver verdict on interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case on May 10.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Hindu marriage not valid unless performed with requisite ceremonies: SC

Marriage is not an event for ‘song and dance’ and ‘wining and dining’ or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pressure leading to possible initiation of criminal proceedings thereafter, the Supreme Court observed

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Trust in machines: On the Supreme Court and the EVM

The Supreme Court of India’s rejection of the demand for 100% verification of the paper trail left by the votes cast through electronic voting machines comes as no surprise

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Supreme Court says ‘not shying away’ from dealing with stray dog issue, sets next hearing for May 8

Supreme Court addresses stray dog issue, emphasizes Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, and sets next hearing for May 8.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Supreme Court fails to reach petitions on hate speech listed for hearing

The Supreme Court did not take up a series of petitions about the continuing incidents of hate speech across the country

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

‘We’re trying to make it more inclusive’: the rise of Britain’s new wine bars

In the new wine bars springing up in cities, towns and even at the seaside, natural wines and small plates are in, sommeliers and snobbery are out

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024