India signs UN Convention against Cybercrime in New York
India signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the agreement in New York. The convention is the first comprehensive global treaty on cybercrime adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and aims to strengthen international cooperation, information sharing, and joint action against cyber-enabled crimes. The move aligns with India's cyber security strategy and digital governance goals and is expected to facilitate cross-border investigations, enforce coordinated responses to cyber threats, and enhance international legal cooperation.
Event: UN General Assembly, 81st session
Country signing: India
Signatory: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Purpose: Global treaty on cybercrime
Expected outcome: Enhanced international cooperation
Sep 07, 2026
Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal Appointed Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice
Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal was appointed the 44th regular Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on 5 September 2026. He previously served as a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. His elevation is part of a broader Central Government decision to appoint eight new Chief Justices to different High Courts across India. The appointment underscores ongoing efforts to ensure judicial leadership across the system and to manage rising caseloads, with implications for case progression times and court administration in Rajasthan.
Sanjay Kumar Agrawal named 44th Rajasthan HC Chief Justice
Appointed on 5 September 2026
Previously judge at Chhattisgarh High Court
Part of eight new Chief Justices nationwide
Aims to improve court administration and efficiency