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1. Fifteen new judges sworn in at Madras High Court

Fifteen new judges sworn in at Madras High Court The Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari on Sunday (August 9, 2026) administered the oath of office to 15 new judges. With this

Fifteen new judges sworn in at Madras High Court

Fifteen new judges sworn in at Madras High Court The Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari on Sunday (August 9, 2026) administered the oath of office to 15 new judges. With this the working strength of the High Court has increased to 66 against its sanctioned strength of 75 judges. Advocate General Vijay Narayan welcomed the new judges and introduced them. While the first five out of the eight elevated from the Bar had been appointed directly as permanent judges of the High Court, the rest had been appointed as additional judges for a fixed tenure. Govindarajan was born in Kulithalai, Karur district in March 1972 and had been practicing as a lawyer since 1994. He was the founding member and convener of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association and served as the Deputy Solicitor General before his elevation. Justice Rajnish Pathiyil was born in New Delhi to decorated Indian Army veteran V. Muraleedharan in February 1973 and had pursued Masters in Law at the University of California.

2. Two minor girls allegedly sexually assaulted near Machilipatnam

Two minor girls allegedly sexually assaulted near Machilipatnam Two 13-year-old girls studying in Class VIII at a government-run institute and staying in its hostel were allegedly sexually assaulted b

Two minor girls allegedly sexually assaulted near Machilipatnam

Two minor girls allegedly sexually assaulted near Machilipatnam Two 13-year-old girls studying in Class VIII at a government-run institute and staying in its hostel were allegedly sexually assaulted by an auto-rickshaw driver and his friend at Rudravaram village on the outskirts of Machilipatnam in Krishna district. The girls, natives of Gannavaram and Rudravaram, had left their school two days ago to go home. They boarded an auto-rickshaw at Machilipatnam later that night. The driver and his friend allegedly took them to an isolated place at Rudravaram and sexually assaulted them. The incident came to light the next day after one of the girls fell ill. Following a complaint about the girls going missing, Pedana police initially registered a missing case. The Machilipatnam police later altered the case and booked the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and other relevant provisions, including rape, on Saturday. “We verified CCTV footage from near the school, Koneru Centre and the Machilipatnam bus station and traced the girls,” a police officer investigating the case said. Speaking to, Krishna district Superintendent of Police V.

3. CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad

CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which verified the deaths of 22 minors in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023, has found nothing s

CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad

CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which verified the deaths of 22 minors in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023, has found nothing suspicious in their deaths. The verification revealed that there was no evidence of sexual assault or physical abuse in any of the cases, according to the agency. The investigation agency also concluded that no “suspicious circumstances or incidents preceding the deaths were noticed during the inquiry.” Major causes Poverty, familial issues, anxiety and mental distress appeared to be a major cause of suicide in the cases of a few minors. In some cases, deaths were due to accidental causes, the report said. The Kerala High Court had sought the response of the CBI in the cases involving children, while considering a public interest petition moved by Salil Lal Ahamed seeking a CBI probe into the deaths. The agency found that 10 of the 22 children died due to accidental causes, while 12 children died by suicide for various reasons. Scolding and denial of mobile phones by parents, emotional distress, and other personal issues were also cited as the reasons for the children taking the extreme step. Of the 22 cases, 11 were boys in the age group of 9 to 13 years, and the 11 others belonged to the age group of 9 to 13 years, the agency reported.

4. Senior citizens lose ₹102 crore to cyber fraud in 19 months in Hyderabad, say police

Senior citizens lose ₹102 crore to cyber fraud in 19 months in Hyderabad, say police Senior citizens in Hyderabad lost ₹102.02 crore to cyber fraudsters in 403 cases registered between January 2025 an

Senior citizens lose ₹102 crore to cyber fraud in 19 months in Hyderabad, say police

Senior citizens lose ₹102 crore to cyber fraud in 19 months in Hyderabad, say police Senior citizens in Hyderabad lost ₹102.02 crore to cyber fraudsters in 403 cases registered between January 2025 and July 2026, with trading frauds and digital arrest scams accounting for the bulk of the losses, according to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. The data showed that 113 trading fraud cases resulted in losses of ₹55.88 crore, while 69 digital arrest cases caused losses of ₹31.93 crore. OTP frauds were the most frequent, with 115 cases and losses of ₹4.94 crore. Investment fraud accounted for 22 cases involving ₹2.79 crore. Seven cases involving dating fraud and honeytraps resulted in losses of more than ₹70.11 lakh, with fraudsters allegedly exploiting the emotional isolation of elderly victims through fake social media and dating profiles. Police said there had been a decline in such crimes in 2026. In 2025, 285 cases involving senior citizens were registered, with losses of ₹71.81 crore. Till July 31 this year, 118 cases were registered and losses stood at ₹30.20 crore, bringing the monthly average down from 24 cases in 2025 to 17 this year.

5. History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Kerala’s Kannur

History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Kerala’s Kannur Criminal-case accused Arjun Ayanki was remanded in judicial custody by the Koothuparamba Magistrate Court on Sunday

History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Kerala’s Kannur

History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Kerala’s Kannur Criminal-case accused Arjun Ayanki was remanded in judicial custody by the Koothuparamba Magistrate Court on Sunday (August 9, 2026) in a case registered by the Kannur cyber police. He was subsequently shifted to the special sub-jail in Thalassery. Hassan said there were several other cases registered against Arjun. “Even if he secures bail in Sunday’s case, the police may subsequently arrest him in connection with other cases. We have already decided that we will not apply for bail in this case,” Mr. The Oonnukal police police are expected to approach the Kannur court on Monday (August 10, 2026) seeking his formal arrest in another case. The police, in the remand report, said granting bail to Arjun could lead to repetition of offences and that there was a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence. The police said Arjun’s Facebook posts targeting Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala were intended to provoke the public, disturb public peace and incite violence. The post allegedly contained obscene remarks and threats against the Minister.

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