Kerala's Rs 2,000 Cr Burden from MGNREGS Changes
Kerala Finance Minister warns new central MGNREGS rules will cost state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial federalism. Read more.
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Kerala's Rs 2,000 Cr MGNREGS Burden After Centre's Funding Cut
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal warns that new central MGNREGS changes will cost the state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial transfers. Read more.
New Rural Job Scheme Shifts Fiscal Burden to States
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
India's Malaria Burden High, But Elimination Progress Steady
India accounts for 73.3% of SE Asia's malaria cases & 89% of deaths in 2024, per WHO. Despite this, the country is on track for a 75% reduction target. Read the full report on challenges and progress.
Middle-Class Debt Trap: RBI Data Shows Rising EMI Burden
India's middle class faces a growing debt crisis, with 5-10% of households in a trap. Driven by easy credit and social comparisons, the dream of upward mobility is turning risky. Read more.
'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
Why Fast-Track Courts May Not Be the Judicial Cure
The new Fast-Track Courts Bill risks reducing judicial reform to mere speed, ignoring deeper systemic issues. Read our analysis of its potential shortcomings.
Punjab HC Guides Magistrate on Police Remand Evaluation
Punjab and Haryana High Court instructs magistrate to consider defense objections before evaluating police remand requests. Landmark ruling ensures fair legal process.
RBI to Replace 9,345 Circulars with 238 Master Directions
RBI is set to consolidate 9,345 circulars into 238 Master Directions on Nov 28, 2025. This major regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs and boost clarity for banks and NBFCs. Get the full update!
SC Slams Practice of Benches Overturning Earlier Orders
Supreme Court expresses concern over benches overturning previous judgments, warns it undermines judicial authority. Read about the landmark observations.
Cat Bonds: India's Solution to $79.5B Disaster Losses
India ranks among world's most climate-vulnerable nations with $79.5B in disaster losses. Catastrophe bonds could reduce government's fiscal burden by transferring risk to investors.
India Implements 4 New Labour Codes, Replaces 29 Laws
India implements 4 new labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws to modernize regulations, boost formalization and protect gig workers. A crucial step for economic growth.
SC Rejects Quota Plea for Promotee Judges in HJS
Supreme Court declines plea for reservation in promotions for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service. The bench emphasizes merit-cum-seniority basis for promotions. Read full analysis.
Singer Hassan Manak in 14-day judicial remand for fraud
Punjabi singer Hassan Manak sent to 14-day judicial custody in ₹10 lakh fraud case. The singer faces multiple cheating allegations from victims in Jalandhar.
India Has World's Highest TB Cases in 2024: WHO
A new WHO report reveals India logged the highest number of tuberculosis cases globally in 2024. Discover the data and what it means for public health efforts.
HC imposes ₹25,000 cost for frivolous contempt plea
Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds judicial independence, imposes heavy costs on petitioner for frivolous contempt case against judicial officer. Read full details.
Kirshanu Shanda Judicial Custody Extended to Nov 20
A Mohali court has extended judicial custody for Kirshanu Shanda until November 20 in the high-profile case. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
CJI: Judges Not Feudal Lords, Cuts HC Extravagance
Chief Justice of India Gavai mandates cost-cutting measures at Mumbai's new High Court building, emphasizing judicial humility over extravagance in landmark address.
India's Judicial Appointment Crisis: A Decade Lost
Ten years after Supreme Court warnings, India's judicial appointment system remains broken. Discover why the collegium system continues to fail and what reforms are desperately needed.
Indian Judiciary Needs Introspection: Reform Urgent
Growing concerns about judicial delays, case backlogs, and the need for introspection within India's judiciary system. Expert analysis on reforms needed.
Defending Supreme Court Vacations: Justice Needs Breaks
Discover why Supreme Court vacations are essential for judicial efficiency and quality judgments, not mere holidays. An in-depth analysis of how breaks sustain India's justice system.
SC transfers judicial officer's hit-and-run case to Delhi
In a significant legal move, the Supreme Court transfers the high-profile hit-and-run case involving a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi. Get exclusive details on the court's reasoning and what this means for judicial accountability.
SC transfers judicial officer's hit-and-run case to Delhi
In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court has transferred the trial of a hit-and-run accident case involving a judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi, citing concerns over fair trial proceedings.
HC fines Punjab DGP ₹2L for ignoring vehicle order
In a major setback for Punjab Police, the High Court imposes heavy costs on DGP and three senior officers for failing to comply with orders regarding illegally modified vehicles. The court demands immediate action and personal affidavits.
BJP MLA demands judge-led probe into Karnataka Speaker office
BJP MLA Bharath Shetty calls for sitting judge investigation into corruption claims at Karnataka Speaker's office, citing serious financial irregularities and demanding transparency.
Assam court extends custody in Zubeen Garg son death case
In a significant development in the tragic case surrounding the death of Zubeen Garg's son, an Assam court has extended the judicial custody of all five accused by two weeks as investigations continue.
HC Contempt Charges vs Punjab DGP, 3 IAS Officers
In a major development, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav and three senior IAS officers face contempt charges from Punjab & Haryana High Court for failing to implement salary deductions of officials with tainted records. The court's stern action highlights serious
Justice Surya Kant recommended as next CJI
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor in a historic move that will shape India's judicial landscape for years to come.
IAS officer jailed in Arunachal teen suicide case
In a dramatic court ruling, an IAS officer has been sentenced to 14 days in judicial custody following the tragic suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Arunachal Pradesh. The case has sent shockwaves through the state administration.
SC Upholds Special Courts' Power in NDPS Vehicle Seizures
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that special courts cannot be stripped of their authority to order the release of vehicles seized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. This landmark judgment clarifies judicial pow
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