Essential UPSC insights for Dec 27: Electoral Registration Officers' authority, separation of powers doctrine, SHANTI Act for nuclear energy, and India's economic resilience amid global tariffs. Key for Prelims & Mains.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
Centre tells Delhi High Court that directing a GST cut on air purifiers would breach separation of powers. Hearing on PIL seeking reduction from 18% to 5% adjourned to Jan 9.
Karnataka High Court clarifies the powers of the Additional Registrar to cancel illegal site allotments and sale deeds under the Co-operative Societies Act. Read the full ruling and its implications.
The Centre told Delhi High Court it cannot order a GST reduction on air purifiers, warning judicial intervention would breach the Constitution's basic structure. The next hearing is on January 9.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar appointed Additional Solicitor General in Supreme Court. A key legal aide to CM Naidu, he will serve a three-year term. Read more.
Former TDP Rajya Sabha member Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar appointed as Additional Solicitor General in Supreme Court. A key legal aide to CM Naidu, his term is for three years. Read more.
Supreme Court clarifies trial courts cannot sentence convicts to imprisonment till the end of their natural life. Ruling came in a murder appeal by Kiran. Read the full legal analysis.
The Deputy Registrar in Lucknow cancels Celebrity Green RWA's registration for serious violations of the UP Apartment Act, 2010. Read the full details of the order and its implications for residents.
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
A Thane court convicted a 57-year-old taxi driver for luring an 11-year-old girl but acquitted him of rape charges due to insufficient evidence. He was sentenced to time already served.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
Patna High Court rules that a qualified candidate for a Bihar university professor post cannot be rejected just because his experience certificate lacks the registrar's signature. Justice Harish Kumar directs the commission to reconsider the appointment.
US House votes 216-210 against limiting Trump's military moves in Venezuela. Ilhan Omar accuses administration of unlawful regime change. Read the full story on the escalating tensions.
US military kills four in a strike on a drug trafficking vessel in the Pacific. Congress rejects moves to limit President Trump's authority to target cartels. Details inside.
Karnataka mandates Aadhaar for property registration to prevent fake transactions. Learn how this new rule impacts buyers, sellers, and the real estate sector.
Lucknow's annual Pensioners Day saw 24 associations unite to resolve issues. A key demand for widowed daughters-in-law's pension eligibility was raised and is under review. Read the full report.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 17: SHANTI Bill opens nuclear sector, India-Jordan strategic ties, IRDAI's new enforcement powers, and climate change's role in SE Asia cyclones. Boost your Prelims & Mains prep.
Former US President Donald Trump calls fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction,' pledging to expand presidential powers to combat the drug crisis. Read his full plan.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
US President Donald Trump claims his tariff policy helped avert India-Pakistan conflict. His remarks fuel debate as Supreme Court reviews his emergency powers. Read more.
Fatorda police register case against five for 2019 property fraud in Chandor. Accused impersonated complainant to transfer family land. Read the full investigation details.
Southern Railway announces special trains & extra coaches from Dec 7-12 to aid passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes and schedules inside.
Air India Group and SpiceJet announce capacity hikes to aid passengers stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Air India caps economy fares on domestic routes. Get the latest updates.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses appeal against Padmesh Mishra's AAG appointment, stating state litigation policy lacks statutory force and appointment was not arbitrary. Read the full details.
Nagpur district attracts massive Rs 1 lakh crore industrial investments in a year, with another Rs 78,000 crore in pipeline. Major job creation expected from projects by JSW, Avaada, Pernod Ricard & others. Read more.
IndiGo cancelled all its flights from Vadodara airport on Friday, disrupting hundreds. Air India operated extra flights to Delhi. Passengers faced chaos and extra costs.
SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh announces 100 extra flights to ease travel disruption caused by IndiGo's crew rostering crisis. He welcomes the government's committee to investigate the incident. Read more.