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NEET UG 2026 case: CBI opposes bail for Latur coaching owner; alleges Rs 5 lakh paid for leaked chemistry paper

The CBI opposed bail for Shivraj Motegaonkar, accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. He allegedly paid Rs 5 lakh to a paper setter for exam questions. Digital evidence shows Motegaonkar discussing leaked questions with students. Judicial custody for thirteen accused was extended until July 24. Further arrests are…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief

Rain Newton-Smith calls for a new generation of public-private partnerships to fund major projects

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

An Adivasi struggle, a false case, and brutal torture: The story of KK Surendran

After more than two decades of legal battles, KK Surendran, a victim of custodial torture in Muthanga of Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, has received a court verdict ordering the Kerala government to pay him Rs 12.5 lakh in compensation.

Newslaundry · Jul 15

Supreme Court seeks status report from UP SIT on pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations 'theft' row

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team to submit a status report. This probe concerns alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court also issued notices to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Several pleas seek a fair and time-bound…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Twisha Sharma case: AIIMS Delhi submits crucial final report; skin tissue matches gym belt

An AIIMS medical board has submitted its forensic opinion to the CBI. This report addresses a key dispute over the ligature material used in Twisha Sharma's death. Laboratory tests confirmed the ligature matched the injury pattern on the victim's neck. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered this second postmortem…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Ram temple funds row: Congress seeks SC-monitored probe, says SIT probe eyewash

Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Senior leader Supriya Shrinate called the Uttar Pradesh government's SIT probe an eyewash. She stated the misappropriation is an attack on Hindu faith and beliefs. The Congress leaders also demanded the dissolution of the temple Trust. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations row on July 13

The Supreme Court will hear pleas concerning alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement on July 13. An Ayodhya court granted police remand for three accused in the theft case. Eight individuals were previously sent to judicial custody by a local court. Petitioners seek a CBI probe and CAG audit of temple…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

CBI files six chargesheets in Mahadev betting app case

The CBI has filed six chargesheets in the Mahadev betting app corruption case. Founders Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal are named as accused in these filings. The agency is seeking to repatriate Chandrakar from Oman after his detention. This investigation aims to uncover the syndicate's full reach and patronage. Further…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

NEET paper leak: Delhi court extends judicial custody of two accused till July 11

A Delhi court recently decided to keep two accused individuals in judicial custody until July 11. Among them are an alleged kingpin and the founder of a coaching centre, both presented to a special judge at the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is seeking more time for…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

‘How can court regulate CM's visit?’ : Supreme Court asks DMK as it dismisses plea against Vijay's Karur stampede victims visit

The Supreme Court has expressed skepticism about the DMK's appeal to impose restrictions on the Chief Minister's engagements. This request emerged from concerns that public statements could skew the CBI investigation into the September 2025 Karur stampede, which resulted in 41 fatalities. Senior counsel contended that the narrative being shaped…

The Economic Times · Jul 7