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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla. File picture | Photo Credit: The Hindu The BJP on Saturday (June 27, 2026) hit back at the Congress over party leader Sonia Gandhi's article on the Centre's "silence and inaction" on the Gaza conflict, accusing her of trying to "misinform and conceal the real truth" about India's position on the issue.The ruling party asserted that India has consistently articulated its stand on the Gaza and Palestine issue, extended humanitarian aid, and voted in favour of United Nations resolutions calling for a ceasefire.Also Read | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘extreme moral cowardice’ for standing as Israel’s strongest supporter: CongressThe remarks came after Ms. Gandhi, in an article published in The Indian Express on Saturday, alleged that the Modi government's "stony silence and inaction on Israel's Gaza genocide" are not just "morally reprehensible" but also "inexplicable from a national interest perspective".The Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson claimed that India has alienated itself from its historical allies in Palestine, Iran and the larger West Asia, distanced itself from global public opinion, and allowed Pakistan to occupy the space of a mediator.Reacting to the article, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that it once again showed that for the Congress, "vote bank policy" takes precedence over "foreign policy"."Sonia Gandhi, through her article, is trying to misinform people and conceal the real truth. The fact is that India has not only articulated its position on Gaza and the Palestine issue on multiple occasions, but has also provided tangible humanitarian aid," he said in a video statement.Mr. Poonawalla said India's stand is reflected in its support for UN resolutions on a ceasefire and noted that the highest civilian honour of Palestine has been conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Highlighting the Prime Minister's diplomatic outreach, he said PM Modi has been able to maintain ties with countries on opposing sides of global conflicts."It is Prime Minister Modi who has been able to navigate a fine line and talk to both Israel and Palestine at the same time, to America, Russia and Ukraine at the same time, and to the Western camp and Iran at the same time. This is not a policy of non-alignment but of all-alignment," he said.Highlighting that Mr. Modi has received more than 30 of the highest civilian honours from countries across the world, Mr. Poonawalla said a large number of them have come from Muslim-majority nations.He alleged that Congress governments never developed relations with Israel due to the party's "vote bank politics"."The problem is that the Congress always practises vote bank politics in foreign policy. In the name of vote bank politics, it never developed relations with Israel. The same party keeps speaking up, eulogising, platforming and sympathising with the cause of Hamas, but has not once categorically condemned the terror attacks on Israel," he alleged.The BJP spokesperson further alleged that while the Congress speaks up for Muslims in Gaza and Rafah, it remains silent on Hindus in Dhaka."This shows that even its foreign policy is guided by the calculus of vote bank politics," he alleged.In the article, the Congress leader said the spirit of Indian nationhood demands that it speaks up for Palestinians whose children have been so brutally targeted, and the calculus of national interest demands that India respond to the global public opinion against the Israeli regime's genocidal actions in Gaza and its "brutal displacement and dispossession of lakhs of Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank". Published - June 27, 2026 02:39 pm IST

Delhi: Three killed in septic tank cleaning incident, factory owner arrested

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Delhi: Three killed in septic tank cleaning incident, factory owner arrested

Intelligence sources have confirmed that the threat was conveyed through an email that reportedly referred to several temples, government offices and political leaders as possible targets.Intelligence alert issued over possible Khalistani terror threat to Delhi, Uttarakhand.Delhi and Uttarakhand are on high alert following intelligence inputs indicating a possible threat from “Khalistani terrorists” in the coming days, news agency ANI reported. This has prompted the Delhi Police and other security agencies to intensify vigilance across several sensitive locations.Intelligence sources have confirmed that the threat was conveyed through an email that reportedly referred to several temples, government offices, and political leaders as possible targets.Government establishments, railway stations, and police installations have also been identified as potential targets.ANI, citing intelligence sources, said a security alert has warned of possible attacks on temples in Delhi and Uttarakhand.Following the intelligence input, the Uttarakhand Police, intelligence agencies and the Delhi Police have stepped up security, with personnel placed on heightened alert. Security arrangements at sensitive locations are being reviewed and strengthened as a precautionary measure.Delhi Police probe threat emailDelhi Police have launched an investigation into the threatening email to verify its authenticity and trace its origin.Similar alerts issued earlier this yearThis is not the first such security alert in the national capital. In January, ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, intelligence agencies warned of a possible terror plot by banned Khalistani groups and Bangladesh-based terror organisations targeting New Delhi and several other cities across the country.Another alert was issued in February after intelligence inputs suggested a potential terror threat near the Red Fort. Sources had then indicated that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be a possible target.According to intelligence sources, several religious sites, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, were believed to be on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).Red Fort area blast caseMeanwhile, 11 people were killed on November 10 last year after a car bomb explosion rocked the Red Fort area in the capital. The high-intensity vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) blast also left several people injured and caused extensive damage to property.All 10 accused, including the alleged main perpetrator, Dr Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), according to the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House Courts. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against the 10 accused.AQIS and all its manifestations were notified as terrorist organisations by the Ministry of Home Affairs in June 2018.(With inputs from ANI)About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also reports on real estate developments and civic challenges in major urban hubs like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. Her coverage frequently explores the s

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop at open, Brent snaps advances

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Stumbles Despite Micron Blockbuster Earnings; Wendy's in Focus — Live Updates WSJ Why Micron's blowout earnings are a headache for Apple Yahoo Finance U.S. Stocks Mixed as Micron Surges, Apple Slumps WSJ Nasdaq falls for a fourth day as a drop in Apple overshadows Micron's booming earnings: Live updates CNBC Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook Reuters

VHP seeks FIR, fast track court to look into Ram Temple donation allegations

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VHP seeks FIR, fast track court to look into Ram Temple donation allegations

the High Court of Karnataka has permitted a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and development disabilities to undergo total abdominal hysterectomy. | Photo Credit: Getty Images In a rare instance, the High Court of Karnataka has permitted a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and development disabilities to undergo total abdominal hysterectomy, ruling that the procedure is in her “best interests” and essential for her health and dignity.Justice Suraj Govindaraj passed the order while allowing a petition filed by the woman’s parents and primary caregivers to proceed with the surgery at Vanivilas Hospital, Bengaluru.Medical boardEarlier, the court constituted a multi-disciplinary medical board comprising specialists in psychology, psychiatry, neurology, obstetrics and gynaecology, radiology, and anaesthesiology after the parents approached the court seeking permission for the surgical procedure.Medical evaluations revealed the patient suffers from Global Developmental Delay with moderate permanent intellectual disability, an IQ of 36, and cerebral palsy with a seizure disorder. Her social age was assessed at approximately five years and four months, with permanent disability quantified at 75%.The medical board unanimously recommended the procedure after determining that the patient lacks the cognitive capacity to understand or independently manage menstrual hygiene, resulting in recurring infections and medical complications which posed a larger health risk.Jusicial scrutiny“The decision of this court is not based upon substituted consent alone, nor upon the existence of disability per se. The permission is being granted only after judicial scrutiny, independent medical evaluation by specialists from multiple disciplines, consideration of the patient’s inability to provide informed consent, examination of the absence of any contraindication to the proposed procedure, and a determination that the proposed intervention is in the best interests of the patient,” Justice Govindaraj said in his order.Meanwhile, the court directed the medical superintendent of the hospital to make all necessary arrangements for the procedure and ensure the patient receives pre and post-operative counselling, care and rehabilitation services as may be considered necessary by the treating team, including the psychiatrist and other specialists concerned. Published - June 22, 2026 06:25 pm IST

Pregnant woman’s death, High Court intervention and a government promise: Gujarat tribal village waits for a road nearly 2 years later

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Pregnant woman’s death, High Court intervention and a government promise: Gujarat tribal village waits for a road nearly 2 years later

In a 155-page judgment that came seven decades after litigation, the Gujarat High Court Monday dismissed three appeals filed by the self-proclaimed Mahant of the Narsinhji temple in Dhaman, Navsari, holding that the son of the late Mahant had produced “not a whisper of evidence” to prove his claim that the deity’s temple and its properties were private.The court also called out his four-decade legal campaign as a deliberate weaponisation of the judicial process driven by “mortal greed and insatiable desire to take away the deity’s property”.Justice J C Doshi, pronouncing judgment in the 1979 case, held that Lord Narsinhji is a “public deity”, the temple at Dhaman is a “public trust”, and confirmed the appointment of five trustees from Dhaman village to manage it. Dispute over divine assets The case dates back to June 7, 1952, when devotees of Lord Narsinhji filed an application before the Deputy Charity Commissioner, Baroda (now Vadodara), claiming that the idol was a public deity and all attached properties were public trust properties. Late Mahant Dayaram Guru Govinddas contested this, claiming the idol was a private deity brought by his family to Dhaman, that the temple was his personal property, and that the surrounding lands were private possessions acquired through the Guru-Chela succession tradition. Both the Deputy Charity Commissioner in 1954 and the Charity Commissioner, Bombay, in 1955 ruled against the Mahant. A Division Bench of the Gujarat High Court in 1971 settled conclusively that Lord Narsinhji is a public deity and the temple a public one, remanding only the question of specific properties to the District Court for fresh adjudication. The District Court ultimately held most properties to be trust properties, a finding that the Mahant’s son Vijay Dayaramdas challenged by filing first appeals in 1979. Senior Counsel Mehul Shah, appearing for Dayaramdas, argued that the District Court had committed a foundational error by granting relief on Schedule A properties despite no relief having been prayed for by the devotees in respect of those properties.Story continues below this ad He further argued that the burden of proof lay squarely on the devotee plaintiffs to establish that the properties had a religious character, which they had failed to discharge. He submitted that the District Court “was in a haste to decide the suit, in desultory and slipshod manner, decided the issue, ignoring all the relevant evidence, including the revenue” and that the Guru-Chela succession tradition did not automatically render properties as public trust assets. Turning ‘mechanism for justice into a weapon of attrition’ The High Court rejected the contentions and said, “(The petitioner) is not appointed Mahant, but he is self-proclaimed Mahant” who “cannot step in the shoes of Mahant Dayaram and claim to be even a Pujari of the Lord Narsinhji Temple.” His succession claim under the Hindu Succession Act was rejected holding that the Guru-Chela tradition is not personal inheritance. On the central question of the private versus public nature of the properties, the court found that the Mahant’s claim was far “less than the proof” and devastatingly noted, “No evidence or even a whisper of it has been produced on the record to show that any of the Mahant ever has done any business and had an independent source of income to purchase the land.” The court further observed that the Mahant himself had produced a list of properties, in which he accepted that several lands were of a religious nature dedicated to Lord Narsinhji. Lands granted by the erstwhile State of Baroda as Barkhali tenure, explicitly to maintain the temple, had been converted and sold by the Mahant as if they were personal assets. The court held that this conduct “clearly gives the idea that all these are the dedication to the temple and not to the Mahant.”Story continues below this ad The court held, “All the three appeals are arid of merits, rather it is an end result of

Indian court tells Apple to 'cooperate' in antitrust case

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K. Sudhakaran, MP, tendered an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court on Monday regarding his remarks about the High Court Bench that had quashed a single judge’s verdict that ordered a CBI probe into the murder of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib.The apology was made in an affidavit submitted to the High Court on a contempt of court petition filed against him. The petition alleged that Mr. Sudhakaran’s statements amounted to an “imputation against the judiciary”.Mr. Sudhakaran admitted to making derogatory statements against the Kerala High Court at a public function and stated that the remarks were of “a purely momentary and impulsive nature and were not the result of calculated, malicious intent”. He had made the alleged statement while inaugurating a protest march by Congress workers to the Chavakkad police station. Published - June 22, 2026 11:52 pm IST

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SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case

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SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The West Bengal government on Thursday (June 18, 2026) approached the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order directing the release of Rashid Khan, who is serving a life sentence in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case that left 69 people dead in Kolkata. The State sought urgent intervention from the apex court to prevent his release.The counsel representing the State sought urgent listing of the matter before a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana, contending that the case involved a “very serious offence” and should be heard on Monday (June 22). He also pointed out that the June 5 judgment of the High Court had erred in directing Khan’s premature release despite the State Sentence Review Board (SSRB) having repeatedly declined his requests for remission.During the hearing, the Chief Justice sought to know the period of incarceration already undergone by Khan. In response, the counsel for the State submitted that he had spent nearly 30 years in prison, including the remission earned during his incarceration.Also read: A new lease of life under the sun for death row prisoners The Chief Justice thereafter agreed to consider the State’s request for listing the matter.Khan was convicted on August 31, 2001, for offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Explosives Act, and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in connection with the March 16, 1993, blast that struck a densely populated area of Kolkata. Since his arrest in 1993, he has remained behind bars.Also read:For Delhi’s lifers, release after 14 yrs becomes a board gameSeeking remission, the convict submitted that he had spent more than 33 years in custody and was now 77 years old. He relied on his advanced age and various medical conditions, including age-related ailments, in support of his plea. He also pointed out that a co-convict, Pannalal Jaysowara, had been granted premature release in March 2014.The court was apprised that the SSRB had recommended his release on March 25, 2015, but the recommendation was subsequently reviewed and rejected in September that year.The State, however, opposed the plea, maintaining that Khan was the “mastermind” behind the blast and was not entitled to premature release given the serious nature of the crime and its impact on public safety.‘Reformative approach’In a judgment delivered on June 5, the High Court directed Khan’s premature release, holding that the period of incarceration already undergone was sufficient to meet the objectives of punishment and deterrence. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna noted that the SSRB had, in 2015, recommended Khan’s release after assessing his conduct and other relevant considerations.The court observed that the subsequent decision to deny remission was not founded on any fresh material and largely relied on factors that had already been considered while making the earlier recommendation.While acknowledging that the offence had a significant impact on society, the High Court emphasised that the remission framework is premised on the principle of reformation rather than retribution.“There has been a reformative approach taken with respect to convicts in cases of remission rather than a retributive approach. In such a case, to keep the petitioner in jail, when he has already spent over 33 years in prison, may not be fruitful in any manner. The punishment undergone by the petitioner has sufficiently fulfilled the deterrence sought to be induced in a convict who has committed such grave offence,” the court said.The High Court was also unconvinced by the State’s argument that Khan remained a threat to society, noting his conduct during parole, positive assessments by prison authorities and the absence of any adverse reports regarding his behaviour. Published - June 18, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Kerala HC allows time to State on anti-ragging amendment Bill

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Kerala HC allows time to State on anti-ragging amendment Bill

Former Finance Minister and DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu, on Monday, said the State government should not grant approval for the four hydrocarbon exploration wells proposed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at Parankipettai in Cuddalore district.“The DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had decided not to allow any hydrocarbon projects in the State in view of the potential damage to the environment and agriculture. When the ONGC submitted an application to study the availability of hydrocarbons in Ramanathapuram, the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority was advised not to grant permission,” he said in a social media post.Mr. Thennarasu said the State government should oppose the projects in Parankipettai as they would affect natural resources and the livelihoods of fishermen. He also urged the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority not to grant clearance for the projects. Published - June 15, 2026 11:53 pm IST

Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer

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Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer

The increase in retail inflation can be largely attributed to the rise in food prices, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation at 4.8% in May 2026, inching up from 4.2% in the previous month. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos Retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.9% in May as food prices rose, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released on Friday (June 12, 2026). The inflation rate was 3.5% in April.Retail prices moved at the fastest pace since January 2025, when the index increased 4.06%, making the May figure the highest in 16 months.The headline numbers had reduced since October 2024, when the inflation was over 6%. By October 2025, it had almost stagnated. From November 2025, retail inflation started rising due to the low base and now, it is just 0.07% short of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s target inflation rate of 4%.The higher print was observed both in headline and core inflation. The latter too increased to 3.73% marking three consecutive months of quickening price rise. While headline inflation covers all goods and services, core inflation is calculated without considering food, fuel and electricity prices.The increase in retail inflation can be largely attributed to the rise in food prices, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation at 4.8% in May 2026, inching up from 4.2% in the previous month.Several food staples experienced a faster rate of inflation or slowing rate of deflation. Cereal prices increased 0.28% entering the positive territory for the first time since January 2026. Most of the increase came from rice, prices of which increased 0.23% after staying in deflation territory since the beginning of the calendar year.Among kitchen staples, tomato prices increased 48.4% in May 2026, from 35.3% a month before, breaking a four-month trend of slowing inflation. Deflation of onion prices slowed to 2.2% in the reporting month from 17.7% in April 2026. Potato prices did not show any major signs of increase, and continued to deflate at 23% for the second consecutive month.“The monsoon is already delayed and the advice given to farmers was to wait for the rains to arrive before sowing their seeds for the relevant crops,” said Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at the Bank of Baroda.Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels inflation — the second largest group of items constituting 17.6% of the retail basket — quickened to 1.73% in May 2026, from 1.71% a month before. LPG and other categories slowed for the third straight month to 2.02% from more than 5% in March 2026. Petrol and diesel inflation rose to 6% in May 2026, from 2.8% in April 2026 and just 0.5% in March 2026, showing the transmission of fuel costs. Fuel inflation, however, stayed above February levels of 1.7%.Higher fuel prices also showed in the inflation print of transport goods. Transport costs that shrunk mildly or were stagnant since January 2026, increased 1.75% in May 2026, mostly attributable to the increase in logistics prices due to the war in West Asia.The May 2026 inflation was broadly in line with economists’ forecasts. Further, economists expect the retail goods to become dearer in June 2026 due to cost transmission from the West Asia war. The annual CPI inflation is expected to be anywhere between 5% and 5.5%, with potential rate hikes in October 2026 or December 2026 monetary policy review. Besides the cost passing through from West Asia, analysts are also tracking the less-than normal monsoon ensuing from El Nino. Published - June 13, 2026 01:18 am IST

India on High Growth Trajectory and Wants to Grow with World, Says EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar

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India on High Growth Trajectory and Wants to Grow with World, Says EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 12, 2026 11:58 AM IST Defending New Delhi's energy choices, Jaishankar outlined India's realistic approach to safeguarding its national interests. (Credit: @DrSJaishankar X)External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday took aim at what he described as the United States’ inconsistent approach towards India’s purchase of Russian oil. He said Washington had, at one point, encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian crude to stabilise global energy markets, only to later impose tariffs over the same issue. Speaking at the “Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition” session at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Jaishankar said, “Let’s not pretend that there is some great principle involved here. I mean, if it is on-off, on-off, and the US wants to do it when it suits them and not do it when it doesn’t suit them.”The remarks came in response to a question on New Delhi’s position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with a journalist accusing the India of being “too sympathetic to Russia” and “too willing to buy oil from Russia”. Participated in a Panel discussion at Kultaranta Talks with FM Elina Valtonen of Finland, and Assistant FM Lana Nusseibeh of UAE on ‘Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition https://t.co/S7MQD5wwFc — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 11, 2026 Defending New Delhi’s energy choices, Jaishankar outlined India’s realistic approach to safeguarding its national interests. “I’ll make two observations. I buy oil based on cost and availability. So at that point, much of the oil on the market was Russian because Europeans were essentially buying oil from the Middle East, our traditional supplier. So circumstances pushed us in a certain direction,” he said. Jaishankar recalled that in 2022, Washington itself recognised the vital role India played in maintaining global economic equilibrium. According to him, the United States had encouraged New Delhi to procure Russian crude to stabilise energy markets and prevent a sharp rise in global inflation following Western sanctions on Moscow. “At that time, the US directly asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilise the oil market. We buy oil based on cost and availability,” he maintained during his address in Finland. The External Affairs Minister also questioned the contradictions in Western sanctions policies, cautioning against applying a selective moral lens to complex issues in global trade and energy security.

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking guidelines for time-bound disposal of cases

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Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking guidelines for time-bound disposal of cases

The Allahabad High Court expressed serious concerns over the State’s FSL infrastructure. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in a rape and murder case with a “heavy heart and great pain” due to the lack of scientific evidence linking the suspect to the crime.Granting bail, the Court said that it expects that the State Government will provide high-end machines to Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) and sufficient staff. It directed the High Court registrar (compliance) to send a copy of its order to the U.P. chief secretary for the perusal of the Chief Minister.Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal allowed the bail application of the accused, Manoj, for the reason that the FSL report did not show that the DNA found in the vaginal smear of the deceased belonged to the applicant because of insufficient generation of the DNA profile.The Court expressed serious concerns over the State’s FSL infrastructure.“...in most of the cases, the FSL report shows that because of the incomplete generation of the DNA profile, the source of DNA found in the vaginal swab cannot be determined,” the Court said.The Court in its May 21 order said, “Outdated machine as well as incomplete infrastructure in FSL is the main reason for non-generation of DNA profiles, and no one can be blamed except the State Government who has many other issues to consider apart from the issue of providing basic infrastructure to FSL.” Published - June 06, 2026 06:50 am IST