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1. Child rights panel again summons Meta India MD, head over sexual abuse material case

Child rights panel again summons Meta India MD, head over sexual abuse material case

Child rights panel again summons Meta India MD, head over sexual abuse material case NCPCR summons Meta India chief (representative image) NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has again summoned the managing director and head of Meta India in connection with its inquiry into alleged Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) advertisements on the platform.The Commission has fixed September 16 for the next hearing and is expected to seek the personal appearance of Meta's India MD and head after the company was represented by senior executives at the previous hearing on September 9.NCPCR had first issued a notice to Meta on July 3, 2026, seeking an explanation over CSEAM advertisements. Meta submitted its response a week later.The Commission subsequently decided to institute a formal inquiry to establish the facts of the case. As part of the inquiry, it summoned Meta's India MD and head to appear before the Commission.The Meta head did not appear at the September 9 hearing and the company was represented by senior executives. Meta officials cited urgent reasons for the senior executive's non-appearance, following which NCPCR directed that the company's India head be present at the next hearing. The Commission's continued follow-up in the CSEAM matter has also led to a change in Meta's reporting practices concerning child sexual abuse cases. Meta has now begun reporting such cases to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).In a separate matter, NCPCR has summoned the vice-president of Capgemini on September 16 in connection with alleged child abuse at a day care centre operated by the company in Bengaluru.The Commission will examine the matter and seek to determine responsibility and culpability in the alleged incident. Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times…

2. Supreme Court nod for Kerala High Court to continue execution proceedings in Kashi Math case

Supreme Court nod for Kerala High Court to continue execution proceedings in Kashi Math case

Supreme Court nod for Kerala High Court to continue execution proceedings in Kashi Math case The Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) did not intervene with a Kerala High Court decision of August 2026 which allowed Kashi Matadhipati Swami Samyamindra Tirtha to continue the execution proceedings for recovery of gold, silver ornaments and paraphernalia belonging to the Kashi Math Samsthan from Raghavendra Tirtha Swami. A Bench headed by Justice Aravind Kumar dismissed the special leave petition filed by Raghavendra Tirtha, who had originally sought a declaration that he was the lawful 21st Matadhipati of the Samsthan, an ancient religious institution governed by long-standing customs and usages. Trouble started with a dispute between the former Matadhipathi, Sudhindra Thirtha Swami, and Raghavendra Tirtha. Raghavendra Tirtha moved a Tirupati district court for a declaration that he was the 21st Matadhipati. Sudhindra Tirtha had resisted the suit, countering that the former had never succeeded to the office of Matadhipati. In 2009, the Tirupati court decreed in favour of Sudhindra Tirtha, and ordered his former disciple to personally hand over to his Guru “all deities, religious articles and other properties of the Samsthan”. Sudhindra Tirtha subsequently initiated proceedings to execute the decree. The case was shifted to an Ernakulam court in Keralam for execution proceedings.

3. Bengal To Bring In Law To Curb Extortion, Cops To Be Punished Too: Sources

Bengal To Bring In Law To Curb Extortion, Cops To Be Punished Too: Sources Once passed, the new law will have provisions to penalise perpetrators more strongly.

4. POCSO court sentences man to 15 years for rape of minor in West Godavari

POCSO court sentences man to 15 years for rape of minor in West Godavari The Bhimavaram POCSO court on Tuesday sentenced 24-year-old N. Bhadrachalam to 15 years imprisonment for rape and abduction of

5. ‘Strong dollar is not a price on a screen’: Bessent defends US currency as global transactions rise

‘Strong dollar is not a price on a screen’: Bessent defends US currency as global transactions rise

‘Strong dollar is not a price on a screen’: Bessent defends US currency as global transactions rise US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (September 15) that the US dollar continues to thrive as the world’s reserve currency, pointing to rising global transaction volumes as evidence of continued confidence in the US financial system. “A strong dollar is not a price on a screen; it is a set of behaviors,” Bessent said during testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. He said the Trump administration’s efforts to provide regulatory, tax, trade and energy certainty were attracting trillions of dollars into the United States. Bessent said the increase in dollar-denominated transactions showed the “credibility of our system and what this administration is doing.” He acknowledged that some countries have reduced their holdings of US dollar reserves, but said the decline was mainly driven by Russia and China. “Dollar continues to thrive as reserve currency, transaction volume in dollars has risen,” Bessent said. He argued that the strength of the dollar should not be assessed simply by its exchange-rate value, but also by global economic behaviour and demand for US financial assets. Bessent said the administration was creating greater certainty in several areas, including regulation, taxation, trade and energy. “A strong dollar is a set of behaviors, including regulatory, tax, trade, energy certainty,” he said. According to Bessent, these policies were helping attract large amounts of capital to the US. US 10-year treasury yield tops 5% Government borrowing costs surged to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with the US 10-year Treasury yield climbing above 5% as rising oil prices, inflation concerns and mounting global debt weighed on bond markets. The average 10-year government bond yield across the Group of Seven…

1. 3S and Our Health Society vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1019/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of implementing Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) on packaged foods to inform consumers about high levels of fat, sugar, and salt, particularly to protec

2. Kunal Rameshbhai Kalyani vs. The State of Gujarat and Ors. (07.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1018/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Kunal Rameshbhai Kalyani's promise to marry the complainant, which led to a physical relationship, constituted deceitful conduct under Section

3. Pynchemalangaki Bareh vs. State of Meghalaya (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1017/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Pynchemalangaki Bareh against the State of Meghalaya, focusing on the conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC Section 506. The core issue was whether

4. Bhag Singh (D) thr. Mahant Kashmir Singh vs. Basant Kaur (D) thr. L.Rs. and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1016/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a dispute over the title and possession of agricultural land between Bhag Singh (D) through Mahant Kashmir Singh and Basant Kaur (D) through L.Rs. and others. The

5. Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association vs. Union Territory of J and K and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1021/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association could compel the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to release Ms. Bilquis Mir, a government empl

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