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.
Indian Railways last increased passenger fares on July 1, 2025, aiming to generate Rs 600 crore. Details on fare structure changes for Sleeper, AC, and non-AC classes explained.
Indian Railways announces a fare rationalisation effective December 26, 2025. Non-AC passengers travelling up to 500 km will pay Rs 10 more. Suburban services and short journeys exempt.
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.
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
Indian Railways collected Rs 1,781 crore in fines from ticketless and irregular travellers in FY25. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw cites demand-supply gap, details penalties and tech upgrades to curb the issue.
On Dec 18, 1989, a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar was out for a duck on his ODI debut vs Pakistan. This is the story of that humble start to a legendary 463-match career. Read more.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Chaos erupted at Bengaluru's Yeshwantpur station after 14 youths pulled the emergency chain to help late friends, leading to an attack on RPF personnel. Three arrests made. Read the full details.
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
The Indian government introduces a landmark bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector. Learn about the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act and its potential impact.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
A Special TADA Court releases Shafat Ahmad Shangloo and quashes warrants against seven others in the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case, calling the CBI's action a mistake. Read the full details.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals over 87% of reserved train tickets are now booked online via IRCTC. Learn about the tech upgrades ensuring secure and efficient booking.
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.
A Jammu court has acquitted a man accused in the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed. The verdict cites lack of evidence. Read the full details of the landmark case.
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
A TADA court in Srinagar deals a blow to CBI, releasing an accused in the high-profile 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case by rejecting the agency's remand plea. Read the full details.
CBI and J&K Police arrest Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, a close aide of Yasin Malik, in the 1989 kidnapping of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter. A Rs 10 lakh reward was on his head. Read the full story.
The CBI has arrested a Srinagar man linked to the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed. The suspect, a former militant turned politician, is already serving a life sentence. Read the full details.
A non-functional escalator at Varanasi Junction left a differently-abled passenger struggling, raising serious questions about railway infrastructure accessibility. Read more about this concerning incident.
Southern Railways will provide bed sheets and pillows in sleeper class coaches starting January 1, 2026. Available on 10 express trains, the service costs Rs 50 for complete set. Book your journey now!
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.