Chandigarh Proposes Amendment to Rationalise Building Penalties
Chandigarh Administration proposes amending Punjab Act to rationalise penalties for building violations, offering relief for over 5,000 pending cases. Read more.
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Delhi: Full court fee refund now for private settlements
Delhi Assembly amends law, granting 100% court fee refund for out-of-court settlements, including private deals. Move aims to reduce litigation burden and encourage amicable resolutions. Learn how this benefits litigants.
Nagpur Metro to Run Own Buses for Last-Mile Connectivity
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a key amendment to allow MahaMetro to operate its own buses, promising last-mile connectivity within four months. Plans for six-coach trains and action on stray dogs also revealed.
Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Owaisi Attacks Modi Govt on Waqf Act, Addresses Party Rift
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Waqf (Amendment) Act and manages internal dissent at a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar rally. Read about his allegations and the party's strategy.
BJP Leaders Campaign in Ranaghat to Assure Matuas on CAA
BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Samik Bhattacharya campaigned in Ranaghat to address Matua community's fears over CAA implementation, urging them to fill forms. They target 80 key assembly segments.
MCD to demolish encroachments near Delhi's Faiz Elahi mosque
Delhi High Court refuses interim stay, allowing MCD to proceed with demolition of encroachments around historic Faiz Elahi mosque near Turkman Gate. The mosque itself, a Waqf property, will remain untouched.
Delhi Law: Full Court Fee Refund Now for Private Settlements
Delhi Assembly amends Court Fees Act, 1870. Litigants to get full court fee refund even in private out-of-court settlements, removing 50% refund limit. Major relief for petitioners.
Delhi to offer full court fee refund for settlements
Delhi Assembly introduces bill for 100% court fee refund in amicable settlements, aiming to ease litigation burden and encourage early dispute resolution. Learn how this impacts citizens.
Haryana forms panel on Water Pollution Act after court warnings
Facing judicial pressure over water wastage and pollution, Haryana sets up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to adopt the 2024 Water Act. Key focus on Yamuna pollution and groundwater contamination.
Owaisi: Waqf Act Aims to Lock Mosques, Vote Against BJP
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP & allies of targeting Waqf Board via new law. He urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded civic polls. Read the full story.
Madras HC Allows Deepam at Tirupparankundram, Criticises State
Madras High Court's Madurai bench permits lighting of lamp at Tirupparankundram temple, criticising Tamil Nadu government & Waqf Board for creating mistrust. Details inside.
Owaisi: Target Waqf Board, Vote Out BJP in Nanded Polls
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP alliance of targeting Waqf Board, urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded-Waghala civic elections. Read details.
Waqf Board's First International School in AP Launched in Nellore
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
BJP Says Congress Leaders Ran Away on Bangladeshi Hindus Issue
BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams Congress for allegedly avoiding questions on granting citizenship to persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus under CAA. He challenges Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stance.
Ahmedabad Kabrastan Row: Waqf Committee Rejects AMC Notice
Ahmedabad Waqf Committee urges AMC to withdraw notice for road widening affecting 300 graves at Chartoda Kabrastan, citing religious sanctity and legal protection. Details inside.
HC asks Centre to amend Hindu Succession Act for heirs' rights
Karnataka High Court's Dharwad bench identifies ambiguity in amended Hindu Succession Act Section 6, calls on Union govt to safeguard rights of widows, mothers. Read the full analysis.
Telangana Fire Act Amendment: Stricter Rules for Low-Rise Buildings
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
SC's 2026 Docket: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty Cases
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
UP 2025: Waqf, Madrasa Reforms & Mosque Disputes Dominate
2025 saw Uttar Pradesh focus on Waqf board reforms, madrasa surveys, and disputes over mosques. The Kanwar Yatra route inspection also sparked debate. Explore the key developments.
Modi's 12th Year in Office Sees Unprecedented Reforms
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.
Karnataka HM Parameshwara Slams Kerala CM Over CAA Comments
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for interfering in state affairs regarding CAA. He asserts Karnataka's autonomy in handling the law and order situation. Read more.
Mamata Banerjee Assures Protection for Waqf Properties
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledges to safeguard Waqf properties and religious sites, making a firm commitment at a Bankura public meeting. Read the full story.
Matua Voter Roll Hearings Spark Citizenship Fears
Special Intensive Revision hearings for voter lists commence in Bengal's Matua heartland. Thousands, many lacking documents, queue up amid fears of exclusion and uncertain citizenship status under CAA.
CAA Certificates Bridge Voter Gap for Bengal's Matuas
ECI's decision to accept CAA certificates for voter registration aids Matua community in West Bengal, bridging the 'legacy' gap. BJP hails move, TMC questions it.
Modi's Matua Message: A Political Move in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's targeted message to the Matua-Namasudra community after a cancelled rally highlights their crucial electoral role in West Bengal. Explore the history, politics, and future of this key voting bloc.
Encroachment on Waqf, Temple Land Flagged in Himachal
Congress leader Harish Janartha raises alarm over illegal encroachment on properties belonging to the Waqf Board and a temple in Shimla. Calls for immediate government action to reclaim the land.
Waqf Board's ₹15 Crore International School for Nellore
Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board announces first international school in Nellore on 13 acres of waqf land, funded by CSR. Project aims at inclusive education & sustainable income.
SAD Chief Slams Centre's BBMB Amendment Plan
SAD president Giani Harpreet Singh opposes the Centre's move to amend the Punjab Reorganisation Act, calling it an attack on Punjab's water rights. Read the full story.
13 Get Life for Lynching in Murshidabad Over Waqf Act
A special court sentences 13 to life imprisonment for the 2022 lynching of a man and his son in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Act amendment. Details inside.
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