A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was arrested under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles Act after a video of him urinating publicly at a traffic signal went viral. Police acted swiftly within hours.
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
As PM Modi completes 12 years, 2025 defies political norms with landmark reforms in economy, energy, security & governance. A look at the year's transformative decisions.
Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das alleges the state's new PESA rules violate the 1996 Act's spirit, raising concerns over tribal rights and resource control. Read the full controversy.
Ace your UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims with this essential Polity & Governance quiz. Test your knowledge on PESA rules, personality rights, parliamentary language, and landmark court cases. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Amravati Information Commissioner Ravindra Thakare exposes systemic RTI failures, with 70-80% officials not complying. He urges retired officials to help citizens fight for transparency. Read more.
The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, ends compulsory probate for wills nationwide, easing inheritance. Learn what changes for Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata families and where hurdles may persist.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Indore Police conducted a massive overnight drive to curb crime ahead of New Year. Over 950 suspects checked, 377 faced legal action, and 163 drunk drivers booked. Read details.
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
As Jharkhand bids farewell to 2025, we recap its landmark year: PESA Rules approval, national awards in arts & sports, infrastructural boosts, and global recognitions that made the state proud. Discover the 25 key milestones.
Attorneys for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of killing Tupac Shakur, seek to suppress evidence from a 2023 Las Vegas night search, calling it unlawful. Read the latest legal twist.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces the 1961 law from April 1, aiming for a simplified tax regime. Read about the key changes and implications.
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules, hailed as historic for tribal self-governance. Tribal groups march in Ranchi to thank CM Hemant Soren. Read the full story.
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
Karisma Kapoor recalls a charming anecdote about Sunny Deol rehearsing at 5 am for their 'Yaara O Yaara' song from 'Jeet'. Discover more about 90s Bollywood culture.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Maria Farmer filed a complaint with the FBI in 1996 about Jeffrey Epstein's interest in child pornography. The agency never acted, allowing abuse to continue for decades. Read the shocking details.
Artist Maria Farmer's 1996 FBI complaint against Jeffrey Epstein is confirmed in newly released DOJ files, exposing a 30-year failure to act that allowed over 1,000 victims.
Newly released DOJ documents confirm Maria Farmer reported Jeffrey Epstein's crimes to the FBI in 1996. She speaks of vindication and sorrow for other victims.
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.