Saudi Arabia, US executions hit record high in 2025
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
Jersey's workforce is aging, with over a quarter now 55+. Experts see this not as a crisis but a key opportunity to boost productivity and ease labour shortages. Discover the data and strategy.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints legendary pacer Lasith Malinga as the national team's fast-bowling consultant. His role will be crucial for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints legend Lasith Malinga as fast bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup 2026. The move aims to bolster the pace attack for the global tournament.
IndiGo faces a GST penalty of over ₹13 lakh for FY 2021-22. The airline disputes the ruling and plans legal action, stating no major financial impact. Read details.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
Retired Colonel Bhupinder Shahi, a veteran of Kargil and Siachen, now bridges the gap between reel and real as a military consultant for films like Dhurandhar. Discover his journey from infantry officer to Bollywood advisor.
Punjab & Haryana High Court seeks time-bound tender process for consultant appointment in Chandigarh development plan. Bench warns against procedural lapses to meet Jan 21, 2026 deadline. Read details.
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation plans to hire a consultant to improve sanitation services and manage solid waste more effectively. The move aims to enhance the city's cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Noida Authority imposes a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for flouting solid waste management rules and using banned plastic. Details on the inspection and wider crackdown inside.
Mark Allen Geralds executed for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone. The case, one of Florida's longest-running, ends as family finds closure after nearly four decades.
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, a new annual record. Most cases are drug-related, raising human rights concerns amid the kingdom's reform push. Read the full report.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 due 15 Dec. Missing it attracts interest under Section 234C. Know calculation, exemptions for seniors, and how to pay by March.
Bengaluru Development Authority enforces a 10% penalty on allottees failing to build within 3 years. Sale deeds withheld, exemptions for Arkavathy & NPKL. Details on new rules.
England's football team is leveraging Artificial Intelligence for penalties, tactics, and player wellness in a high-tech bid to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a title drought since 1966.
Goa's IT dept appoints Grant Thornton to finalise a design policy for its creative industry. Draft expected in Jan, aims to make Goa a global design hub. Read more.
Two North Bengaluru officials fined Rs 50,000 for delaying land record info under RTI Act. Commission mandates timely responses to avoid penalties. Read more.
Defending champions Germany edged past France 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup semifinals for the 13th time. Read the thrilling match report.
Indian men's hockey team triumphs over Belgium 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in the Paris Olympics quarterfinal. They will face Germany in the semifinals.
An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys saw a potential comeback against the Detroit Lions unravel due to key offensive pass interference calls. Prescott expressed clear frustration with the officiating. Read the full details here.
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.