Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
New research in BMJ Journals finds tramadol reduces chronic pain by less than 1 point on a 10-point scale but doubles serious side effects like heart issues. Safer alternatives urged.
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
A major BMJ analysis reveals tramadol offers limited chronic pain relief while increasing risks of heart issues and side effects. Experts urge caution in prescribing.
An AIIMS study reveals a genetic variant linked to stress response more than doubles opioid addiction risk in Indians. Discover the biological factors behind dependence.
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Panchkula MACT awards Rs 49.54 lakh compensation to chef Heera Singh after a truck accident led to leg amputation. The tribunal held driver, owner & insurer liable.
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to clear 3,300 death & 1,500 injury hit-and-run claims by March 2026. Learn how victims' families can claim compensation.
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reveals serious irregularities in a land compensation scheme, including land allotted to unborn children. The government is taking strict action.
A 30-year-old man's body was found with a syringe in Ludhiana's Daba area. Family refused autopsy citing depression, raising concerns over data on Punjab's opioid crisis. Read more.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking fourfold compensation for passengers affected by IndiGo cancellations. Court directs petitioner to join existing case. Details inside.
Delhi High Court declines to hear PIL seeking increased compensation for IndiGo passengers, citing similar pending case. Read the full details and legal implications here.
The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation for parents of a 14-year-old road accident victim to Rs 8.65 lakh, citing 'pain and suffering'. The amount must be paid within two months.
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a WMD, escalating the fight against the opioid crisis as a national security threat. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, shifting the opioid crisis to a national security threat and authorising military strikes. Read the full story.
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court directs AMTS contractor to pay additional compensation to woman who lost leg in 2011 bus accident, recognizing impact on matrimonial prospects. Read the full story.
Madras High Court quashes 2017 FIR, orders ₹8 lakh compensation for mental suffering and job loss. Justice B Pugalendhi emphasizes Article 21 rights violation in landmark judgment.
Tesla confronts a massive $26 billion profit threat as Delaware Supreme Court decides Elon Musk's 2018 compensation. Learn how this could impact Tesla's financial future.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Kerala orders Rs 1.15 crore compensation for 9-year-old Drishana, who remains in coma since February 2024 Chorod hit-and-run case. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court affirms sisters and daughters of accident victims entitled to compensation. Justice Umesh M Adiga dismisses insurance company appeal. Read the landmark judgment.
Purdue Pharma receives court approval for $7.4 billion opioid settlement after Supreme Court intervention. Sackler family to pay $6.5 billion over 15 years in landmark case.
Federal judge approves Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan requiring Sackler family to pay $7 billion and surrender company ownership. Thousands of opioid victims to receive compensation in historic settlement.
Chandigarh Motor Accident Claims Tribunal directs truck driver, owner, and insurance company to pay ₹54.04 lakh compensation to family of deceased after 4-year legal battle. Justice finally served.