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World Politics & Diplomacy 09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight as Military Power Meets Environmental Law

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a closely watched dispute over whether the Air Force can continue detonating old munitions on Guam, a case that pits military cleanup authority against environmental and procedural protections. The justices focused less on the explosive devices themselves than on whether the challenge was filed in the right court and under the right federal statute.

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US Supreme Court Lets Trump Use Controversial Citizenship Database in Voter Roll Checks

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue using a disputed federal database to verify voter citizenship, overturning lower-court restrictions that had blocked the expanded system. The decision intensifies a national fight over election integrity, privacy rights and the risk that eligible voters could be wrongly flagged or removed from voter rolls ahead of the midterm elections.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 05:57 AM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight as Justices Probe Military Power and Procedure

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with a dispute over whether the Air Force can continue detonating World War II-era munitions at a disposal site on Guam, a case that blends environmental concerns, military authority and a procedural fight over how the government may be sued. During arguments, several justices pressed both sides on the legal path the case has taken and on the practical consequences for a U.S. territory that still bears the legacy of wartime ordnance. The outcome could shape how courts review military operations that affect local communities and fragile habitats.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

Supreme Court Widens Review of DGP Appointment Laws Nationwide After Jharkhand Raises Questions on Centre’s ‘Special Affection’

The Supreme Court has broadened its scrutiny of how police chiefs are appointed across India, directing its amicus curiae to work with the Union Public Service Commission and examine state police laws for possible violations of the court’s 2006 ruling on director general of police appointments. The move came after Jharkhand challenged what it described as the Centre’s “special affection” for certain states in the handling of top police postings, sharpening a long-running federal dispute over police autonomy and executive discretion.

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World Sports08 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM IST

NFL Urges Supreme Court to Treat Prediction Markets as Gambling, Backing State Oversight

The National Football League has told the U.S. Supreme Court that sports prediction contracts are effectively gambling and should be regulated by states, sharpening a high-stakes legal fight over the fast-growing market for event-based trading. In an amicus brief supporting New Jersey regulators in their dispute with Kalshi, the league argued that allowing such contracts to operate outside state gambling laws would undermine long-standing protections around sports wagering.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 08:26 PM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight With Military Reach at Stake

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a closely watched case over whether the Air Force can continue detonating unexploded ordnance on Guam at a disputed disposal site. The case has drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of military authority, environmental protection, and the rights of island residents living with the legacy of World War II.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

Supreme Court Seeks Review of State DGP Appointment Rules Against 2006 Prakash Singh Guidelines

The Supreme Court has signalled a fresh examination of state-level rules governing the appointment of Directors General of Police, asking whether they align with the 2006 Prakash Singh judgment that sought to insulate police leadership from political interference. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that the earlier ruling had prescribed a transparent selection process and a minimum two-year tenure for the police chief.

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Global Health & Biotech09 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM IST

New York Court Weighs 9/11 Families’ Claims Against Saudi Arabia in Long-Running Terror Suit

A federal court in New York heard arguments in a long-running lawsuit brought by families of September 11 victims who allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped support the hijackers. Saudi Arabia denies the claims, and the case remains one of the most politically sensitive legal battles tied to the attacks. The hearing underscores how, nearly a quarter-century later, the search for accountability continues to intersect with diplomacy, sovereign immunity, and the unresolved legacy of 9/11.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut Moves Delhi High Court Against Obscene AI-Generated Content

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against obscene and AI-generated material circulating online. Justice Vikas Mahajan issued summons in the matter, which was heard alongside a similar plea by Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda, underscoring the growing legal challenge posed by synthetic media and digital impersonation.

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Global Health & Biotech09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

New York Court Weighs 9/11 Families’ Claims Against Saudi Arabia in Long-Running Lawsuit

A federal court in New York heard arguments in an ongoing lawsuit brought by families of September 11 victims who allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped the hijackers carry out the 2001 attacks. Saudi Arabia denies the allegations, and the case remains one of the most closely watched legal battles tied to the aftermath of 9/11.

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