Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha cabinet slashes stamp duty for apartment common areas to a flat Rs 50,000, easing registration for housing societies. Individual buyers' duty remains unchanged. Read more.
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.
MEA clarifies India's engagement with US lobbying firms is a standard diplomatic practice to strengthen outreach. Get the full details on the FARA filings and government's stance.
Vehicle owners in Telangana can now skip RTA office visits for new car and bike registration. Authorised dealers will handle the entire process online. Find out how this new system works.
After 2.89 crore names were deleted from UP's draft electoral rolls, BSP launches a month-long campaign to help voters re-register using Form 6. Learn about their booth-level strategy.
After 36 years as a modest player, LIC Mutual Fund targets ₹1 trillion AUM by tapping its parent's 1.48 million agents. Experts warn persistent underperformance of key equity schemes remains a major hurdle.
FARA filings reveal Pakistan's intense US lobbying to secure FATF whitelist after India's 2019 Balakot strikes. Discover the details and implications.
An American lobbying firm hired by India assisted its US embassy in contacting Trump administration officials on May 10, 2025, to discuss media coverage of Operation Sindoor. The embassy calls it 'standard practice'.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Karnataka govt suspends 5 sub-registrars for a major property registration fraud involving e-khata system. 1,332 properties illegally registered in one year. Full details inside.
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.
Maharashtra's cooperation department launches an online system for housing society registration, slashing mandatory documents from 29 to 19. The move aims to speed up approvals, reduce office visits, and curb middlemen. Learn how this reform benefits resi
OpenAI declined a tech professional's viral CEO pitch that proposed replacing executives with AI agents. The company admired his boldness but found the proposals legally disruptive.
A technical glitch at the state DIT has disrupted Aadhaar-based online property registration across Maharashtra, forcing citizens to visit offices in person. Officials promise a quick fix.
2025 saw AI challenge Google's dominance and become part of daily life. Explore the key trends and what 2026 holds for AI agents, devices, and the internet's future. Read our analysis.
Special roll observer C Murugan's vehicle attacked in Mograhat. SIR hearings in Chinsurah & Midnapore disrupted over BLA exclusion. EC seeks report. Details inside.
TMC protests disrupt SIR hearings in West Bengal over BLA exclusion. MLA Asit Majumdar cites Abhishek Banerjee's order. ECI defends move for transparency. Read the full details.
Indian Super League clubs have formally requested the AIFF for urgent clarification on new player registration and foreigner rules ahead of the 2024-25 season. Get the full details here.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Kochi's Motor Vehicles Department takes action against online delivery firms for flouting road safety norms in their rush for 10-minute deliveries. Officials cite reckless driving and accidents. Read more.
Political parties in Goa have submitted 2,821 claims and objections in the ongoing electoral roll revision. BJP leads with 1,574 claims, aiming to ensure an accurate voter list for the 2027 state assembly elections.
DHS justifies shooting of two individuals in Maryland, alleging the driver, an undocumented immigrant, tried to run over ICE agents. FBI now leads the investigation.
Two men injured after ICE agents fire in self-defence during a tense operation in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Suspects from Portugal and El Salvador allegedly tried to run over officers. Details inside.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to hold crucial virtual meetings with party booth agents, focusing on tight-margin seats and voter list revisions. Key strategy ahead of elections.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
Sharjah Police introduces a new category of licence plates for classic vehicles & motorcycles. These heritage-inspired plates will be sold via auction. Read more.
Gurgaon's land registration process is back online. Buyers can now apply from home via a new system aimed at curbing corruption and enhancing transparency. Read details.