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'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular

  • Dhananjay Mahapatra
  • Published date: 2026-03-25 23:29:06 UTC

Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre's order for schools to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram' in the Supreme Court. He argued that compelling students to sing the song, which invokes Hindu deities, infringes…

Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha

  • TNN
  • Published date: 2026-03-25 23:23:25 UTC

The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who voiced concerns over executive overreach. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered, stating the bill targ…

PG admission row: Petitioner contacts CJI kin amid SC heat

  • TNN
  • Published date: 2026-03-25 23:20:05 UTC

Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant revealed a petitioner contacted his brother, allegedly to influence recusal from a case involving a brother-sister duo converting to Buddhism for minority quota PG medical admissions. The CJI stated he would not recuse a…

FBI: Russia Targeting 'High Intelligence Value' Americans On Signal

  • Anonymous Coward
  • Published date: 2026-03-25 23:10:19 UTC

FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted Americans of “high intelligence value” on private messaging apps in an ongoing phishing campaign. Patel said the targets of Russian hackers include U.S. government offici…

India tightens digital security with strict rules

  • TNN
  • Published date: 2026-03-25 23:06:33 UTC

India has bolstered its digital security by mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems, and data protection. This move addresses concerns over surveillance infrastructure vulnerabilities and espionage risks, particularly with imported e…