Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as next Chief Justice of India

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's Next Chief Justice

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). His tenure is set to commence from November 11, 2024. The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Indian judiciary. Justice Khanna will be the 51st CJI and will serve for approximately six months until his retirement on May 13, 2025. 28 days ago
LinkedIn fined $335 million for privacy violations related to its tracking ads biz

LinkedIn fined $335M for data privacy breach

LinkedIn, the Microsoft -owned professional networking platform, has been fined 310 million euros (approximately $335 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC). The fine, issued on October 24, 2024, is a result of privacy violations related to LinkedIn's tracking ads business. 29 days ago
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PM Modi Commends Russia's Efforts at BRICS 2024 Summit

Indian PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a significant diplomatic meeting at the 16th BRICS Summit. They reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with India offering assistance. 29 days ago
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping

PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping; a first in five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Xi Jinping of China held a significant bilateral meeting, marking a thaw in strained relations. The leaders agreed to handle differences and disputes properly, ensuring peace and tranquility in border areas. 29 days ago
RG Kar case: Sandip Ghosh's 10 confidant doctors expelled

RG Kar scam: Academic credentials of Sandip Ghosh confidant doctors under CBI scanner

The academic credentials of certain junior doctors of R.G. Kar Medical College, who had been accused of unleashing "threat culture" within the hospital premises and were known to be close confidants of the former and controversial principal, Sandip Ghosh, are currently under the scanner of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the multi-crore financial irregularities case. 29 days ago