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BCI cracks down on courtroom reels, makes social media ethics mandatory for law students and advocates

The Bar Council of India has introduced mandatory social media and digital ethics guidelines for advocates, law students and interns, directing immediate implementation across legal institutions. The framework aims to curb courtroom-related content, protect client confidentiality, counter legal misinformation and reinforce professional conduct through awareness programmes, mandatory undertakings and disciplinary measures for violations. The Bar…

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New study discovers James Webb Space Telescope could be underestimating water on common sub-Neptune exoplanets |

Astronomers have spent years using the James Webb Space Telescope to examine the atmospheres of distant worlds, hoping those thin outer layers would reveal what lies beneath. For one of the galaxy’s most abundant classes of planets, that assumption may need another look.Many warm sub-Neptunes could contain far more water than their visible atmospheres indicate….

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CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain named India’s flagbearers for Glasgow opening ceremony | Commonwealth Games News

File Pic: Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu and boxing ace Lovlina Borgohain will lead the 124-member Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on July 23.Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry India’s hopes and the Tricolour at the opening ceremony of the 2026…

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ITR filing: Sold shares, property or crypto this year? Here’s what you must know before filing your income tax return

The first step in capital gains taxation is to identify the asset sold and determine whether the resulting gains are taxable. (Image source: Magnific) Many individual taxpayers view filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) as a straightforward task—declaring salary income, updating investment details and paying any balance tax. However, capital gains can turn an otherwise…

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Meet ‘Ibu Baron’: Giant python in Indonesia confirmed as the longest wild snake ever officially measured |

A record-breaking giant reticulated python captured in Indonesia has been officially added to Guinness World Records as the longest snake officially measured. As reported by Guinness World Records, the amazing reptile, nicknamed ‘Ibu Baron’, has been officially measured at an impressive 7.22 meters (23 ft 8 in) long. Ibu Baron was discovered in the Maros…

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After ‘Peddi’ controversy, Janhvi Kapoor signs new untitled film with ‘Pagglait’ director Umesh Bist | Hindi Movie News

A month after the Peddi controversy, Janhvi Kapoor has signed her next film with Pagglait director Umesh Bist, backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment, shooting from October-November. Umesh Bist will also direct Pagglait 2 with Sanya Malhotra. Meanwhile, Janhvi remains silent on the Peddi objectification row, which sparked wide industry reactions. Janhvi Kapoor…

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AIBE XXI result 2026 declared at allindiabarexamination.com: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Bar Council of India has declared the AIBE XXI Result 2026, with over 1.15 lakh candidates qualifying the mandatory certification examination for legal practice. Out of 1.75 lakh examinees, 59,876 did not qualify, while 20 malpractice cases are still under review. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website. AIBE XXI result 2026:…

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