Over 1,000 SDPI leaders in Chennai set the stage for 2026 elections, demanding action against hate campaigns, repeal of new labour codes, and land for burial grounds. Read their full agenda.
Senior advocate Dore Raju files objection against SIT report in Sowjanya case as Dharmasthala Temple seeks victim status. Belthangady court to hear arguments on January 23. Read the latest updates.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover the world's earliest known intentional cremation, dating back 9,500 years. This discovery challenges assumptions about ancient hunter-gatherer societies and their rituals. Read more to explore the fascinating details.
A Palamu man, with his girlfriend's help, murdered his wife and buried her body. To hide the crime, he killed a dog and buried it at the same spot. Police have exhumed the body and are hunting for the accused.
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders immediate closure of a Kangra poultry farm operating 50 metres from homes, ruling the right to a clean environment outweighs the right to livelihood. Read the full legal analysis.
As India's Supreme Court intervenes, the Right to be Forgotten debate intensifies, pitting digital dignity against the public's right to know. Explore the new frontier of privacy.
Senior advocates for Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple file an intervening application, requesting the temple be declared a victim. The next hearing is scheduled for January 3. Get the latest updates.
Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She was laid to rest beside her husband, President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka. Read the full story and global reactions.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died at 91, will be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez. A public tribute is planned for fans. Read more about the final farewell to the legend.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, 89, reveals her final resting place will be by the sea in Saint-Tropez. Discover the details of her poignant farewell plans.
A two-day controversy over the burial site of Ratnammavva in Kolagal village, Ballari, was resolved with official intervention. Over 200 police personnel were deployed to maintain peace. Read the full story.
A tense standoff over a Christian woman's burial in Dhamtari ended after her family gave a written undertaking to 'return' to Hinduism. Police mediated as villagers protested. Details inside.
Madras High Court halts demolition of century-old cemetery, ruling right to life includes dignity in death. Bishop's authority not absolute over sacred burial grounds. Read the landmark order.
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
Bangladesh remains tense after Osman Hadi's burial. Supporters give Yunus govt 24 hours to arrest killers. Latest updates on protests and political fallout.
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who died after a Dhaka shooting, will be buried beside Kazi Nazrul Islam. His death has triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh. Read for details.
Clashes erupted in Badetevda village, Kanker, after a dispute over the burial of a sarpanch's father. Over 20 police personnel were injured. The village remains sealed as tensions simmer.
A landmark 50,000-year study overturns old theories, showing monsoon currents and river sediments, not plankton growth, are the primary drivers of long-term carbon storage in the Indian Ocean seabed.
The Supreme Court will speak with parents before deciding on a plea for passive euthanasia for their 31-year-old son in a vegetative state. A landmark case for end-of-life rights in India.
Shivamogga police release the complainant in the Dharmashtala mass burial case after 10 days in judicial custody. The case involves allegations of illegal burial of 37 bodies.
Odisha government commits to implementing Supreme Court's Advance Medical Directives. High Court hears PIL on delay. Committee formed, draft resolution in final stages. Read details.
Former President Donald Trump publicly announced far-right activist Laura Loomer's engagement at a White House event. Discover her controversial journey and Trump's endorsement.
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
The National Medical Commission directs colleges to include legible prescription writing in curriculum, following a court ruling linking it to the Right to Health. Read the full story.
A 2025 study reveals 10,474 girls are out of school in 5 states. The RTE Act's age 14 limit and socio-economic barriers are key reasons. Read the full analysis.
Delhi High Court declares electricity a fundamental right under Article 21. Justice Mini Pushkarna rules power cannot be denied due to pending tenant-landlord disputes. Read the landmark judgment details.
VCK to stage a protest in Madurai on December 22, accusing right-wing outfits of disturbing communal harmony in Thiruparankundram. President Thol Thirumavalavan calls for democratic support.
Inner Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam pushes for urgent discussion on Manipur's humanitarian crisis, where 60,000+ IDPs face a third winter in relief camps. Read the full story.
Three RTI activists booked for 'fake' info on VK Pandian's security produce new RTI reply matching their claims. They allege false implication. Read the full story.