'Will emperor show his degree?' Dipke says ready to share scholarship, loan records

Flavoured rum, whisky? FSSAI tightens rules for alcohol labels

US warns EB-1 Green Card category may soon close for Indian applicants

The US State Department has cautioned that the EB-1 Green Card category could become unavailable for Indian nationals in the near future. Exceptionally high demand is expected to push India to its pro-rated EB-1 visa limit, which would temporarily suspend further allocations for Indian applicants. The warning comes alongside the August visa bulletin, which already lists the EB-2 category as unavailable for India. Authorities have stated they will continue to monitor demand and make adjustments as needed.

Lok Sabha passes bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength without debate

The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to increase the sanctioned number of judges in the apex court. The bill was cleared without any debate taking place on the floor of the house. It will now be forwarded to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration and approval. The government contends that expanding the bench will enhance judicial efficiency and help clear cases faster. This marks the first revision to the sanctioned judicial strength since 2019.

Telangana consumer panel orders studio to pay Rs 8,000 for AI-generated birthday photos

A Telangana consumer commission ruled against a photography studio for failing to deliver all promised birthday photographs to a client. Instead of original images, the studio provided AI-generated photos, causing mental distress and embarrassment to the complainant's family. The commission found the studio guilty of deficiency in service and ordered it to pay Rs 8,000 as compensation and litigation costs. The studio did not appear before the commission to contest the allegations.