Speedy trial a right of victim too, says Supreme Court
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The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a governor's power to grant or refuse premature release cannot be exercised arbitrarily. The observation was made by a bench comprising Justices J J Munir and Tarun Saxena. The court was hearing the case of a convict who had been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment. The bench quashed an order that had refused premature release to the said convict. The ruling underscores that such executive discretion must be exercised in a fair and reasoned manner.

Delhi Chief Minister Parvesh Verma has announced that FIRs will be filed in connection with irregularities found in the Yamuna river cleanup efforts. The announcement signals a crackdown on alleged mismanagement or corruption tied to previous rejuvenation work on the river. Verma outlined a dual-track action plan under which pollution control and riverfront beautification will be pursued simultaneously. The move reflects the new Delhi government's push to accelerate accountability and progress on the long-delayed Yamuna cleanup mission.

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar stood out as India's most effective turner of the ball in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. A remarkable 74% of his deliveries spun more than 4.5 degrees, the highest proportion among all spinners in the match, surpassing Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Suthar finished with figures of 4/76, playing a key role in pressuring Sri Lankan batters throughout their innings. India had posted 462 in their first innings before bowling Sri Lanka out for 284 at the Galle International Stadium.
President Trump hosted a special meeting at the Oval Office to recognize a rescue that took place in surf waters. Lifeguard Ryder Williams was invited along with his family members to receive recognition for his actions. The young Indian-American boy he saved, Nathaniel Rai, also attended the White House event alongside his sister Layla and father Sumit Rai. The gathering celebrated Williams' act of saving Nathaniel from dangerous surf conditions.

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