Nagpur police raided a spot in Sakkardara, arresting Toufique Khan for possessing banned nylon manja. The drive aims to protect birds and prevent accidents during kite festivals. Read more.
A new UIDAI rule mandates registration for entities using Aadhaar verification, promoting QR code scans over paper copies to protect user privacy and data security. Read more.
A Thane court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, leading to pregnancy. The judge termed the crime 'heinous'. Read the full details.
IndiGo faces DGCA action and passenger outrage as flight cancellations enter day 6. CEO served show cause notice, airline ordered to process refunds. Survey shows 87% passengers favour class action lawsuit.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench issues notices to forest, police & civic authorities after PIL alleges rampant illegal sale of protected animals at Lakadganj Sunday market. Read the shocking details.
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
The government proposes amendments to allow electricity distribution via shared networks, aiming to cut infrastructure costs and give consumers a choice of suppliers. Read the details.
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations strand thousands, revealing minimal passenger rights and accountability. Explore the regulatory and consumer protection gaps in India's aviation sector.
Experts at an Ahmedabad event reveal how cheap stolen personal data powers AI deepfakes for fraud. Learn how the new DPDP Act 2023 aims to protect you and the massive fines for non-compliance.
Allahabad High Court criticizes UP govt & Centre for lacking concrete plan to tackle human-monkey conflict. Next hearing on Jan 13. Read the full story.
Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh arrested three men for allegedly poaching a Schedule-I protected blackbuck. The operation recovered meat, hide, and a rifle. Read the full details.
A 27-year-old sound engineer in Chennai's Virugambakkam was arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he befriended on Instagram. The arrest followed a neighbour's alert. Read the full details.
India's consumer watchdog CCPA fines quick commerce giant Zepto ₹700,000 for using dark patterns like drip pricing and basket sneaking, violating consumer protection laws. Read the full details.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, citing Supreme Court, rules loudspeaker use is not essential for religion. Petition by Gondia mosque dismissed. Details on noise pollution laws inside.
Nagpur HC dismisses mosque plea for loudspeakers, citing Supreme Court ruling on noise pollution and rights of unwilling listeners. Read the full legal analysis.
Krishnanagar police arrest Rahul Kumar, convicted under Pocso Act in 2015, after a three-year chase. He altered his look and worked in Delhi. Read the full story.
Ravindra Sharma urges Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to secure a ₹5 lakh health insurance for advocates or link it with Ayushman Bharat. A high-level meeting is set for Dec 8, 2025.
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
A shocking audit reveals 97% of major Indian apps use manipulative 'dark patterns' to trick consumers, especially during festive sales. Learn how to spot these e-commerce scams and protect yourself.
India's CCPA slaps Meesho with a ₹10 lakh fine for allowing sale of uncertified walkie-talkies, the largest such penalty. The action highlights national security risks and e-commerce accountability.
Forest officials in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested three youths for poaching 14 migratory birds. This is the first case detected in Dalijodi forest range this winter. Read more.
Punjab's finance department approves 'The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025'. New law mandates tree officer clearance for felling, requires planting two trees for each one cut. Read details.
Keonjhar forest department, in a joint operation, arrests three tusker smugglers and seizes 14.3 kg of elephant tusks near the Jharkhand border. Read the full story.
Mysuru district rescues and rehabilitates 486 abandoned children under Mission Vatsalya. Discover how the scheme provides shelter, education, and family-based care. Read the full story.
Noida's District Consumer Commission orders Reliance General Insurance to pay a policyholder's Rs 51,462 claim with interest, ruling that claims cannot be rejected on mere suspicion. Learn about the landmark decision.
Trichy consumer court penalises Amazon for delivering t-shirts instead of a mini projector to a differently-abled customer. Read the full story of the legal battle and the court's order.
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
A seven-year-old elephant calf died after being struck by the Howrah-Doon Express in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. This is the second such death in Uttarakhand this year, raising elephant fatalities to 29. Read more.
Chennai Customs foils major wildlife & drug smuggling. 3,000 banned turtle hatchlings seized from Malaysian, hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.5 crore from flyers. Read the full investigation details.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.