2026 US Federal Holidays: Key Dates for Long Weekends
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
Australian police expose meticulous planning behind Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting. Rare images show gunmen training with bombs & shotguns. 15 dead in Australia's worst mass shooting in decades. Read the full investigation.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate judicial courts in Barwala and Narnaund on January 10. The event, declared a state function, includes laying foundation stones for new complexes and advocate chambers.
Jaipur's mobile courts imposed over ₹1 crore in fines in November, targeting drunk and reckless driving to enhance road safety. Read about the stringent penalties and key cases.
Delhi High Court mandates 50% capacity for trial courts this month, with staff on alternate-day rosters. Order prioritizes women and those with medical issues. Read details.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
The Bombay High Court and other courts in Mumbai were evacuated after receiving bomb threats via email. Police deployed bomb detection squads. This is a developing story.
Supreme Court asks Centre to consider a law for a single agency to pursue organised crime syndicates across Delhi NCR, to prevent jurisdictional delays and ensure speedy trials.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100 new fast-track courts to expedite over 18 lakh pending cases, aiming to provide instant legal relief and reduce burden on the judicial system.
Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha emphasizes the crucial role of family courts in reuniting families and reducing emotional trauma. Read his full address.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant states the judiciary is being overly cautious in implementing AI. Get the full details on the balance between technology and tradition in India's courts.
A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump could legally remove two Democratic members from federal labour boards in 2017. The decision has significant implications for the balance of power in US federal agencies. Read more for detail
Supreme Court expresses shock as an undertrial is not produced for 55 hearings. Probe ordered into systemic gaps, staff shortages due to VIP duties, and flawed prisoner transport.
Himachal Pradesh's judiciary faces a massive backlog with over 6.26 lakh cases pending in district courts. Nationwide, 4.80 crore cases await resolution. Read the full report on the judicial crisis.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Punjab faces a severe gang and narco-terror crisis. This analysis explores how Bihar's successful law & order turnaround under Nitish Kumar and IPS Abhayanand provides a roadmap for Punjab's recovery. Read more.
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
The new Fast-Track Courts Bill risks reducing judicial reform to mere speed, ignoring deeper systemic issues. Read our analysis of its potential shortcomings.
A Muslim organization has strongly criticized Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president for alleging 'separatist-minded clerics' hinder community progress. The group also raised concerns about judicial independence post-Babri verdict. Read the full controversy.
Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora inaugurates state's first indoor volleyball hall and synthetic tennis courts at SCD Government College, boosting sports infrastructure with ₹4.37 crore investment.
Kerala High Court directs state government to create guidelines for public prosecutor appointments in district courts, warning against delaying compliance. Next hearing on December 4.
Pakistan faces international condemnation for allegedly using courts to silence human rights lawyers. Multiple cases reveal systematic targeting of legal professionals.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs comprehensive AI training for trial court judges after flagging concerns about 'pop-up justice'. Learn how this will transform legal proceedings.
Chief Justice Surya Kant addresses India's massive 5.4 crore pending cases, highlighting structural bottlenecks and calling for coordinated government-judiciary efforts to resolve judicial infrastructure gaps.
Indian IT giants TCS and Wipro face fresh patent lawsuits in Texas courts over cloud and telecom technologies. Legal challenges mount as firms expand into software products. Read analysis.
Three Delhi district courts and two CRPF schools received bomb threats via email claiming Jaish-e-Mohammed involvement. Security forces conducted thorough searches, confirming hoax.
Multiple bomb threats targeted four district courts and two CRPF schools in Delhi. Security forces conducted thorough searches. Stay updated on the investigation.
Indian Railways plans to bring McDonald's, KFC, and Haldiram's to stations nationwide. IRCTC's food court expansion aims to transform passenger dining experiences.