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SC Collegium Proposes Transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court

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1 year ago

March 24, 2025

On March 24, 2025, just a day after Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, ceased all judicial duties for Justice Yashwant Verma–who is currently embroiled in a scandal regarding the alleged discovery of a large amount of cash at his official residence following a fire on March 14, 2025–the Supreme Court Collegium advised his reassignment back to the Allahabad High Court, which is his original court.

A brief announcement issued by the Supreme Court stated, “The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings on March 20 and March 24, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.”

However, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association (AHCBA) has voiced its objections to this recommendation, asserting that the Allahabad High Court should not be seen as a repository for such judges.

On March 22, 2025, Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, instructed the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court to refrain from assigning any judicial responsibilities to Justice Yashwant Verma for the time being.

Reports indicate that the cash discovered at Justice Yashwant Verma’s residence was linked to a fire that occurred there on March 14, 2025, which led firefighters to uncover the money.

Taking decisive action, the Chief Justice of India established a three-member committee on March 22, 2025, to investigate the alleged recovery of large sums of unaccounted cash from Justice Yashwant Verma’s official home. This committee comprises Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Ms. Anu Sivaraman from the Karnataka High Court.

In an effort to ensure transparency throughout the inquiry, the Supreme Court made public various documents related to the situation, including the report from the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court concerning the cash recovery and Justice Yashwant Verma’s response.

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, in his report to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, indicated that a thorough investigation was warranted based on the prima facie evidence available. Conversely, Justice Yashwant Verma maintained in his response that no cash had ever been stored in that room by himself or his family and condemned the implication that the alleged money belonged to them. He also clarified that the room that experienced the fire, where the cash was supposedly found, was an outhouse, not the main dwelling where he and his family live.

On March 21, 2025, the Supreme Court clarified that there was no connection between Justice Varma’s reassignment to the Allahabad High Court and the alleged cash recovery from his official residence. The Court emphasized that the proposal to transfer him–a senior judge in the Delhi High Court and a member of the Collegium–to his parent court, where he would rank ninth in seniority, was separate from the ongoing internal inquiry.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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4 days ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

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National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.