Indian Supreme Court restores “guilt by association” doctrine

The Indian Supreme Court overruled its 2011 judgments on last Friday and restored the doctrine of “guilt by association” in criminal jurisprudence. The court declared that membership of a banned organisation is a crime under the country’s anti-terror law.

India’s parliament adjourned after protests over Gandhi expulsion

India’s parliament descended into chaos as lawmakers protested the expulsion of top opposition figure Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi lost his parliamentary seat after being convicted in a case that critics say shows how the rule of law is under threat in India’s largest democracy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Protests have erupted in recent weeks over potential links between Modi and tycoon Gautam Adani’s business empire, and comments made by Gandhi that Indian democracy is “under attack”. The opposition has accused Modi’s government of using legal action to silence critics and harass press organizations.

Japanese Prime Minister visits India to strengthen ties amid shared concerns about China

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India to discuss strengthening trade and technology ties and shared concerns over China. The Quad alliance, comprised of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia, aims to counter China’s growing assertiveness in Asia. Kishida’s visit follows talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who will host all Quad leaders in May. Modi and Kishida were expected to announce initiatives on clean energy, digital trade, and infrastructure under the wider Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Two Indian pilots grounded for placing coffee and snacks on plane controls inside cockpit

Two Indian pilots from SpiceJet Airline have been grounded for allegedly having coffee and snacks placed on the control panel inside the cockpit during a flight in midair.

Rampant exam cheating in India forces Indian states to enact new “anti-copying” laws

India has seen a rise in rampant exam cheating, which has forced several states to enact “anti-copying” laws. According to media reports, Uttarakhand, a north Indian state, recently passed the “country’s strictest” anti-copying law, which will apply to all competitive exams in the state. Those involved in leaking papers could face a fine of up to 100 million rupees as well as life imprisonment, while individuals caught cheating in examinations could be jailed for three years and fined 500,000 rupees.

Air India passenger finds insect in meal; airline, partially owned by SIA, responds

INDIA — An Air India passenger, travelling in business class from Mumbai…

Modi calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine

NEW DELHI, INDIA — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for…

Indian state-owned firm sold artillery barrels to Myanmar: activists

YANGON, MYANMAR — An Indian state-owned arms manufacturer has shipped artillery barrels…

India’s troubled Adani invests in bankrupt Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday announced its first…