Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea in Rs 92.55 Cr Foreign Funding Case Under UAPA Using US Debit Cards

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.

UPSC Key: 14 Internal EC Dissents, Tarang Shakti-26 Multinational Exercise, and AI-Driven Semiconductor Supercycle

This Indian Express 'UPSC Key' compilation covers six critical topics: unprecedented internal dissent within the Election Commission (14 objections in 10 months), the second edition of India's largest multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-26, the Supreme Court's reaffirmation of the Bijoe Emmanuel precedent on Vande Mataram, a new Centre scheme for lithium and nickel processing, the evolution of Yemen's Houthis from a local revivalist movement to a Red Sea power, and the global semiconductor 'supercycle' driven by AI demand. Each story is mapped to UPSC syllabus with previous year questions.

NIA Charges Khurram Parvez, IPS Officer Under UAPA, PC Act, Official Secrets Act in J&K Terror Funding Case

A Delhi court has framed charges against human rights activist Khurram Parvez and IPS officer Arvind Negi under UAPA, PC Act, and Official Secrets Act for alleged terror funding and leaking secret documents to LeT operatives. This case is critical for understanding the interplay between national security laws, corruption, and the rights of the accused in terror-related investigations.

ED Files PMLA Complaints Against RInfra, RCom; ₹40,185.55 Cr Proceeds of Crime

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed prosecution complaints against Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Communications for alleged money laundering, involving siphoning of ₹187 crore from NHAI toll projects and diversion of ₹40,185.55 crore in bank loans. This case highlights PMLA enforcement against corporate fraud and shell companies.

Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail in ₹26.18 Cr PMLA Case: Predicate Offence Protection Not Automatic

The Delhi High Court ruled that anticipatory bail granted in a predicate offence (original crime) does not automatically extend to separate PMLA (money laundering) proceedings. This judgment reinforces the distinct nature of PMLA cases and the strict approach courts take in economic offences, impacting bail strategies in money laundering investigations.

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Foreign Funding Limits, NGO Data, and Domestic Philanthropy Gaps

The government's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 tightens foreign funding rules, vesting assets in a designated authority upon cancellation. With 22,496 NGO registrations already cancelled, the article analyzes whether Indian domestic philanthropy (₹1.43 lakh crore) can fill the gap, making it a critical governance and polity topic for exams.

Karnataka HC Quashes KPSC Chairperson Suspension; Governor's Independent Action Invalid Under Article 317(1)

Karnataka High Court reinstates KPSC Chairperson Sahukar, ruling that the Governor's suspension order was invalid because it was passed without the aid and advice of the State Cabinet. This reaffirms the constitutional principle that the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice, even in matters concerning removal of SPSC members under Article 317(1). Important for understanding Governor's discretionary powers and the role of the Supreme Court in such inquiries.

MHA Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) as 46th Terrorist Group Under UAPA

The Union government has designated the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) as a terrorist organization under the UAPA, making it the 46th such group. The network, linked to over 200 arrests on Independence Day, poses a serious threat to India's internal security and communal harmony through arms smuggling and radicalization of youth.