Saudi Arabia, US executions hit record high in 2025
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
IndiGo faces a GST penalty of over ₹13 lakh for FY 2021-22. The airline disputes the ruling and plans legal action, stating no major financial impact. Read details.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue AG Pam Bondi's push for death penalty is compromised by her past lobbying work for UnitedHealth. Hearing set for Jan 9. Read the full story.
Jaipur's mobile courts imposed over ₹1 crore in fines in November, targeting drunk and reckless driving to enhance road safety. Read about the stringent penalties and key cases.
Ludhiana consumer commission directs Green Space Infraheights to refund ₹12.42 lakh with 12% interest to buyers for failing to deliver possession. The builder must also pay ₹20,000 in costs. Read the full verdict.
Inadvertent failures to disclose foreign assets like ESOPs or old insurance policies can lead to severe penalties under the Black Money Act, as seen in recent cases from Mumbai and Baroda. Learn how to stay compliant.
Sebi imposes a ₹50 lakh penalty on four individuals for manipulating GG Engineering shares via fake YouTube videos & artificial trading. Read the full details of the market fraud case.
Iran executes Aghil Keshavarz for Mossad espionage. The move follows a 12-day war with Israel and a broader crackdown on alleged collaborators. Read the full details.
Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court proposes heavy fines and licence cancellation for hospitals illegally using parking spaces in Dhantoli and Ramdaspeth, citing a decade of inaction.
A Bengaluru man was fined Rs 500 for littering popcorn at Cubbon Park. The incident highlights the city's strict enforcement of cleanliness laws. Read more about the consequences of public littering.
Bengaluru police probe Provident Sunworth apartment association for running an illegal justice system, imposing over Rs 3.3 lakh in fines for drug possession and other crimes. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Assembly passes the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2024, enhancing penalties for spurious drug manufacturers and regulating online pharmacy sales. Learn the key changes.
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title, defeating Flamengo 2-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Qatar. Read the full match report and analysis.
Noida Authority imposes a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for flouting solid waste management rules and using banned plastic. Details on the inspection and wider crackdown inside.
Mark Allen Geralds executed for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone. The case, one of Florida's longest-running, ends as family finds closure after nearly four decades.
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, a new annual record. Most cases are drug-related, raising human rights concerns amid the kingdom's reform push. Read the full report.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 due 15 Dec. Missing it attracts interest under Section 234C. Know calculation, exemptions for seniors, and how to pay by March.
Bengaluru Development Authority enforces a 10% penalty on allottees failing to build within 3 years. Sale deeds withheld, exemptions for Arkavathy & NPKL. Details on new rules.
England's football team is leveraging Artificial Intelligence for penalties, tactics, and player wellness in a high-tech bid to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a title drought since 1966.
Two North Bengaluru officials fined Rs 50,000 for delaying land record info under RTI Act. Commission mandates timely responses to avoid penalties. Read more.
Defending champions Germany edged past France 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup semifinals for the 13th time. Read the thrilling match report.
Indian men's hockey team triumphs over Belgium 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in the Paris Olympics quarterfinal. They will face Germany in the semifinals.