The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asserted in a Delhi court that the National Herald case is a clear instance of money laundering. They allege Young Indian Pvt Ltd, involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, was created to illicitly transfer Rs 2,000 crore from Associated Journals Ltd (AJL).

Foreign Policy magazine reports that Israel’s recent 12-day war with Iran, termed a “failed gamble” by Benjamin Netanyahu, failed to achieve its objectives. Despite aiming to eliminate Iran’s strategic threat, the conflict exposed Israel’s vulnerabilities and strengthened Iranian nationalism. Iran retaliated effectively, targeting Israeli cities and even a US airbase in Qatar.

The HC said phone tapping is permitted only under Section 5(2) of Telegraph Act when there is a clear public emergency or threat to public safety, backed by reasons and due process