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The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit leaves in place a lower court order blocking Trump's freeze on $3 trillion in federal grants, loans and other financial aid while the government appeals. The ruling by the court in Boston is the first time an appeals court has weighed in on the legal merits of the spending freeze, one of several marquee Trump policies held up by litigation. U.S. District Judge John McConnell issued an injunction blocking the freeze on March 6, saying the Trump administration had overstepped its authority. In its 48-page decision Wednesday, a panel of three appeals court judges unanimously rejected the administration's argument that McConnell's ruling was too broad.

With nearly $11 billion in funding, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Yet, this growth comes with challenges—around 5,000 startups shut down in 2024 due to funding constraints, scalability issues, market saturation, governance lapses, and policy hurdles.

Trump administration's deportation of some Venezuelan immigrants under a little-used 18th century law. The decision by the U.S.

After having commenced their probe on Tuesday, the three judges will remain in New Delhi for the next few days to continue the probe and examine the allegations levelled against justice Varma. The three-judge committee will also examine justice Varma after perusing the evidence and information made available to it. «The objective is to ensure that the inquiry is completed without any undue delay. The inquiry has been fast tracked to dispel the misbelief, if any, that truth will be brushed under the carpet,» said an individual privy to the development. As per the laid-down procedure, the probe being carried out by the committee is «not a formal judicial inquiry involving the examination and cross-examination of witnesses and representation by lawyers». After completing its «fact-finding inquiry», the committee will submit its report to CJI Khanna. It remains to be seen whether SC will again make public the panel's «fact-finding inquiry» report. Previously, in an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court had decided to make public the «in-house inquiry» report prepared by Delhi High Court chief justice Devendra Upadhyaya on SC's website.

A bench of justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih had taken suo motu cognisance of the Allahabad HC ruling on Tuesday. «We are at pains to state that it shows total lack of sensitivity on part of the author of the judgement. It (the order by high court) was not even at the spur of the moment and was delivered four months after reserving the same. Thus, there was application of mind,» the bench verbally remarked. The bench further orally observed: «We are usually hesitant to grant stay at this stage. But since observations in paragraphs 21, 24 and 26 is unknown to canons of law and show an inhuman approach, we stay the observations in said paras.» Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said there are enough reasons to stay the order. «Some judgements contain reasons for staying them. It has the same,» Mehta added.

Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose residence burnt cash was allegedly found, met a team of lawyers on Wednesday, ahead of his appearance before an in-house inquiry committee. According to sources, the high court judge sought legal opinion from senior advocates Siddharth Aggarwal, Maneka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju and advocate Tara Narula who visited his Lutyens' Delhi residence. The three-member in-house committee appointed by the Supreme Court is expected to meet Justice Varma this week. The committee visited Justice Varma's 30, Tughlak Crescent residence here on Tuesday as it commenced its inquiry into the allegations against him. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chief Justice G S Sandhawalia of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka High Court Justice Anu Sivaraman were inside Justice Varma's residence for around 30-35 minutes. The findings of the crucial inquiry will decide the fate of Justice Varma who is facing allegations that «four to five semi-burnt sacks of Indian currency notes» were found at his home following a fire on March 14.

Indian Railways' network with an endeavour to ensure smooth and uninterrupted services, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vaishnaw responded to questions raised by parliamentarians on complaints filed by MPs, MLAs, ministers and public representatives against corruption in the award of contracts for base kitchens by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and issues related to that. «On an average, 16 lakh meals are served per day on the Indian Railways' network. It is the endeavour of Indian Railways to ensure smooth and uninterrupted services of such a large volume of meals to passengers. Further, necessary measures are put in place from time to time to improve overall services to passengers,» Railway Minister said. He added that with the objective to bring improvement in the quality and hygiene of food in trains, the Railway Ministry issued instructions for the stipulation of supply of meals in trains only from designated base kitchens.

Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements to buy them in kits online. Ghost guns were found at crime scenes in soaring numbers across the US before the regulation went into place, rising from fewer than 1,700 recovered by law enforcement in 2017 to more than 27,000 in 2023, according to Justice Department data. Since the federal rule was finalised, ghost gun numbers have flattened out or declined in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Baltimore, according to court documents. Manufacturing of miscellaneous gun parts also dropped 36 per cent overall, the Justice Department has said. Ghost guns are any privately made firearms without the serial numbers that allow police to trace weapons used in crime. The 2022 regulation was focused on kits sold online with everything needed to build a functioning firearm — sometimes in less than 30 minutes, according to court documents. ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests Ghost guns have been used in high-profile crimes, including a mass shooting carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun in Philadelphia that left five people dead. Police believe a ghost gun used in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in Manhattan was made on a 3D printer rather than assembled from a kit.

Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all states and union territories to set up a grievance redressal mechanism for addressing complaints against misleading advertisements that «can cause great harm to society.” A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said that the 1954 Act against misleading advertisements of medicinal or other such products is more than 70 years old, it is yet to be properly implemented in its „letter and spirit“. It asked the state governments to create grievance redressal mechanisms in two months so that members of the public can lodge complaints about the objectionable advertisements prohibited under the Act, the court said, adding the grievance mechanism may provide for making complaints either on a toll free number or by email. “As soon as complaints are received, the same shall be immediately forwarded to the concerned officers to take action under the said provision. If the officer finds that there is a contravention, he shall lodge a complaint with the jurisdictional police station so that FIR is registered and criminal law is set in motion,” the court said. It asked the states to appoint in one month an adequate number of gazetted officers that have the power to search and seize any advertisements which have contravened provisions of the 1954 Act, which prohibits misleading advertisements.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Anthropic scored a win this week after a U.S. court denied an injunction that Universal Music Group and other record labels had sought to prevent the artificial-intelligence company from using copyrighted lyrics to train its AI models.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hit the brakes on green card processing for certain refugees and asylees, citing the need for “additional screening and vetting”. This unexpected move leaves thousands of applicants in legal limbo, adding uncertainty to the lives of those who sought safety in the U.S. after fleeing persecution. The directive, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), impacts individuals who were already approved for entry as refugees and those granted asylum by U.S. immigration courts.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Natco Pharma to maintain status quo on the launch of its drug Risdiplam till April 2. Risdiplam is an oral medicine for spinal muscular atrophy in patients two months of age or older. A Division Bench led by Justice Hari Shankar asked Hyderabad based generic drug manufacturer to hold on its hands till it heard the case on April 2. Swiss multinational F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG's had appealed against a single judge order that had refused to stop Natco Pharma from manufacturing Risdiplam in India for the rare disease.

Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the states and union territories to create a grievance redressal mechanism against misleading advertisements that «can cause great harm to society». A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said state governments should create such mechanisms for members of the public to lodge complaints about objectionable advertisements prohibited under Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954.

Taking to his Instagram account, he shared that a source has revealed that a key point of contention arose when Dhanashree insisted that Chahal relocate from his hometown in Haryana to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. According to him, the couple, known for their presence in both cricket and entertainment circles, struggled to find common ground due to their starkly different personalities. While they had initially settled in Haryana with Chahal’s parents, they would visit Mumbai only when necessary. However, tensions escalated when Dhanashree firmly demanded a permanent move to Mumbai, a request that reportedly took Chahal by surprise. He added that the leg-spinner, deeply rooted in his family home and environment, found the demand unreasonable. Despite discussions and attempts to reach a middle ground, the disagreement led to heated arguments and an eventual rift. He stated that Chahal remained firm in his decision, unwilling to uproot himself from his parents’ home and the life he had built in Haryana. As per him, ultimately, this ongoing dispute over relocating is said to have played a significant role in the couple’s separation, marking the end of a relationship that had long been in the public eye.

Nitish Kumar in a Bihar court seeking action against him over allegedly «disrespecting» the national anthem at a public event in Patna. Amit Kumar, the Advocate of the petitioner, spoke to after the Court ordered a notice to Nitish Kumar for disrespecting the National Anthem. «On 20 March, at an event in Patna's Patliputra Stadium, the National Anthem was being played, during which CM Nitish Kumar's body language was condemnable and punishable. Neither did he stand up for the National Anthem himself, nor was he allowing the other officials to respect it,» said the Advocate. «We have been taught to respect the national anthem since we are kids, that when the anthem is being played we should not fidget, make movements or indulge in any activities, adhering to the norms. This is disrespectful to the national anthem and the nation. The complainant is Vikas Paswan, who has filed the case. It is very shameful that a person appointed as the Chief Minister of the state disrespects the anthem,» the Advocate added. Earlier, an advocate filed the plea before the additional chief judicial magistrate (West) in Muzaffarpur and sought police action against CM Kumar under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act.

Narain Singh Chaura, who was accused of firing at ShiromAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 last year. The information was given by Advocate Baljinder Singh on Tuesday. Narain Singh Chaura was lodged in the Ropar jail for four and after receiving the court order he will be released. "...The additional sessions judge of the court has granted bail to Narain Singh Chaura (who fired at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on the 4th of December in the Golden Temple)...He (Narain Singh Chaura) is lodged in jail for almost four months...He is lodged in Ropar Jail and after receiving the court order, he will be released from jail...", said Advocate Baljinder Singh while speaking to ANI. An assassination attempt was made on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar on December 4, 2024. Badal was doing 'seva' at the Golden Temple after being declared a 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) in August by Akal Takht, who announced religious punishment for him for the «mistakes» and «some decisions» taken by the SAD-led government in the state from 2007 to 2017.

The U.S. Department of Treasury is scrapping a requirement for U.S. small businesses to report information about their owners to the federal government. It's the latest twist in an on-again-off-again saga for the fledgling rule.

Jeremy Clarkson has taken aim at Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The Top Gear host had just one word to say on the problems Tesla has been facing recently. Clarkson called Elon Musk an «idiot» and attributed the backlash against Tesla as «payback.» In 2008, Clarkson gave a harsh evaluation of the Tesla Roadster on BBC’s Top Gear viewers, starting a feud with Elon Musk. A BBC segment depicted the vehicle experiencing brake issues at 55 miles. The review led Elon Musk to file a lawsuit against the BBC. The legal proceedings did not change Clarkson's point of view regarding the vehicle.

From concerns about losing their homes to regrets about not accepting a previous severance offer that could have potentially paid them three times as much money, there were “a lot of tears” among some of Hudson’s Bay Co. ULC’s roughly 9,000 employees this week as Canada’s oldest departmental store started liquidating its outlets on Monday.