3 Things The Catch Up: Kremlin condemns US-Israeli ‘murder’ of Iran’s leaders (18 March)
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Mar 18, 2026 Headlines include a Supreme Court life term in a dowry killing and a high-profile FIR challenge over alleged police inaction. Political fallout from two Assam Congress leaders switching sides is explored. Tense regional conflict is covered with reports of strikes on Iranian intelligence figures, missile attacks toward Tel Aviv, and the Kremlin's sharp condemnation.
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Supreme Court Relies On Dying Declaration To Uphold Conviction
- The Supreme Court upheld life imprisonment using the victim's dying declaration plus daughter and eyewitness testimony.
- Justices Pankaj Mittal and SVN Bhatti found the statements consistent and “clenching” in a March 17 order.
Man Booked After Viral Confrontation Over Shop Name
- Mohamed Deepak Kumar was booked after confronting men harassing a 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper and revealing his name as Muhammad Deepak.
- A viral video of the January confrontation led to legal backlash and calls to quash a partisan FIR.
Congress Defections Shake Assam Campaign And Leadership
- Two senior Assam Congress leaders switching to the BJP has damaged Congress's election campaign and unsettled Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
- Discontent tied to state chief Gaurav Gogoi's appointment undermined local party unity ahead of April assembly polls.