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Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab faced a minor fire after debris from an intercepted drone struck its facade. Authorities confirmed the incident, with Civil Defence swiftly controlling the blaze. This follows reports of an Iranian drone strike and damage at Dubai International Airport, prompting residents to seek shelter due to potential missile threats.

There is complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, says senior advocate Kapil Sibal in conversation with N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, at The Hindu Justice Unplugged 2026; justice needs to rise above fractious debates to interpret Constitution for the greater good, he says

A couple running a Devanahalli residential school and its principal were arrested under the Pocso Act following a class 8 student's sexual assault allegations. The 14-year-old survivor accused the owner of rape and claimed his wife and the principal failed to intervene, dismissing her concerns as common. Police are investigating further incidents.

US President Donald Trump announced Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's death following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it a chance for Iranians to reclaim their nation. Israeli officials confirmed the death, with Iranian state media reporting explosions and disruptions in Tehran. The succession process, tightly controlled by the regime, now faces scrutiny amid regional tensions.

Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behaviour, says former Orissa HC Chief Justice at The Hindu Justice Unplugged 2026; change comes from social milieu, he adds

Candace Owens has made fresh claims in her “Bride of Charlie” series about Erika Kirk’s dating history and Charlie Kirk’s alleged private fears. Reports from RadarOnline, The Blast, International Business Times UK, and PrimeTimer highlight her comments. The claims have sparked debate, with questions raised about timelines, past image, and private conversations.

Police serve notice to Raijor Dal leader Debanga Sourav Gogoi, an IIM alumnus, for allegedly instigating farmers around a network of wetlands in Jorhat district

Here’s a collection of storis from what experts and practitioners in the legal field discussed at ‘Justice Unplugged 2026’

The impacts of climate change are not for the future, they are here, now, and will only inconvenience humans more over time. Geetha Srimathi looks at how the trade and health of folk artistes of Tamil Nadu have already been deeply impacted by the growing summer heat 

The Chief Minister says he had already instructed the Resident Commissioner in Delhi to make all necessary arrangements for their safety

After Sarah Sunny’s case, things have not progressed and the process of getting an interpreter in courts is very tedious, says Sanchita Ain