February 2026

The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University has launched a new research-driven initiative aimed at strengthening free expression at a time of heightened political and campus tensions. Titled “Reconstructing Free Expression,” the programme seeks to deepen understanding of First Amendment protections and explore how institutions can better safeguard democratic values.According to an original report…

NEW DELHI: Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged that they were subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbours in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, following a dispute over repair work in their rented flat.A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The TOI can’t vouch for the veracity…

AIBE 21 on June 7: BCI issues strict exam day guidelines The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released detailed guidelines for candidates appearing in the examination. The council has made it clear that strict rules will be followed at exam…

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday described the ‘shirtless’ protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the AI Impact Summit-2026 as a “blatant assault on public order” that endangered India’s diplomatic image.Judicial magistrate Ravi allowed five days of police custody for the four accused, Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar,…