Death Penalty: 1,300 Sentenced, 70 Upheld in 10 Years
A study reveals trial courts sentenced 1,310 to death in a decade, but High Courts upheld only 70, with Supreme Court acquitting over 50% in 2025, highlighting systemic issues.
Category : Politics
Budget Dialogues 2026: Experts Praise Fiscal Vision
At The Times of India Budget Dialogues 2026, MeitY's Abhishek Singh highlighted India's talent advantage, while industry leaders praised the budget's long-term vision, fiscal responsibility, and focus on digital infrastructure and middle-class benefits.
Nagpur Club Fracas: Police Case, Inspector Transferred
Nagpur police register case after group allegedly forcibly entered Gondwana Club, broke locks, disrupted cafe renovation. Inspector transferred post-incident. FIR filed against 14, no arrests yet.
Nano Fertilizer Sales Hit 15 Crore Bottles Nationwide
Union Minister Anupriya Patel reveals cumulative sales of 11.85 crore Nano Urea and 3.53 crore Nano DAP bottles. Study shows combined application boosts yields by 1.65-14.82% while addressing farmer concerns and PM-PRANAM scheme details.
Balotra Police Seize 438.15 Kg Poppy Husk in Chase
Balotra police seized 438.15 kg of illegal poppy husk and an SUV after a 15km chase in Jaisalmer's Surpura border area under Operation Vishbhanjan. The driver and co-passenger fled, and the vehicle is suspected stolen.
No Stamp Duty Waiver for Amadea Enterprises LLP: Pune Officials
Maharashtra registration department rules out stamp duty waiver for Amadea Enterprises LLP, threatens coercive recovery of Rs 22.47 crore dues by February 10 deadline.
Jaisalmer Man Arrested for Alleged ISI Espionage
Jabbara Ram was arrested by Rajasthan CID for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, sharing strategic military information after being honey-trapped. He was brought to Jaisalmer for verification during police remand.
Three Dead in Tirupur Car-Truck Accident
A fatal road accident near New Tirupur claimed three lives, including two employees of a coconut oil firm. The car hit a truck, resulting in immediate fatalities and later death of the injured driver.
HRTC Bus Accident: 3 Dead, 33 Injured in Gorge Plunge
A Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus fell into a 60-metre-deep gorge near the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, killing three passengers and injuring 33 others. Emergency teams are conducting rescue operations.
Salem Father Arrested for Murdering Daughter Over Affair
A 52-year-old man from Tirunelveli was arrested in Salem for allegedly murdering his 22-year-old daughter after discovering her affair with a married elderly man. The incident occurred on January 7.
EC Data Mismatch: 13L vs 50L Voter Notices in Bengal
Election Commission data shows conflicting figures for voter notices in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. While EC affidavit cites 13 lakh notices, CEO data reveals 50.89 lakh flagged for logical discrepancies.
Republic Day's Silence: Minority Rights Questions Unanswered
As Republic Day celebrations fade, critical questions about India's republic remain. This article examines incidents in Assam and Uttar Pradesh, exploring why public silence persists on minority othering and divisive politics.
Noida Residents Face Contaminated Water for 3 Months
Residents of Noida's Sector 29 Brahmaputra Apartments have been receiving muddy, foul-smelling water with live worms for three months. Laboratory tests confirm coliform bacteria, violating BIS standards, while officials offer temporary fixes instead of pe
Delhi HC Orders ED to Verify Bail Grounds for Jaypee's Manoj Gaur
Delhi High Court directs Enforcement Directorate to verify medical condition of Manoj Gaur's mother, the basis for his interim bail in a Rs 13,000 crore money laundering case.
Delhi HC Orders Release of Former PBG Man in 2003 Gangrape Case
Delhi High Court cites Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' while ordering early release of Harpreet Singh, criticizing Sentence Review Board's decision as arbitrary and irrational.
Delhi Minor Accused of Murder Walks into Police Station
A 17-year-old minor in Delhi, accused of murdering a 39-year-old man, unknowingly visited Mandir Marg police station to report a mobile theft, leading to his apprehension.
Delhi Govt to Redevelop Old Delhi as Tourism Hub
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leads the Shahjahanabad redevelopment project, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, traffic management, and heritage conservation to transform Old Delhi into a major tourism destination.
Delhi Approves Free LPG Cylinder Scheme for Festivals
Delhi Cabinet approves free LPG cylinder scheme providing Rs 853 to beneficiaries with valid ration cards on Holi and Diwali through DBT, with Rs 242 crore allocated.
Delhi Seeks Rs 1,200 Crore for Road Projects
Delhi's PWD Minister announces plan to seek Rs 1,200 crore from Centre for road strengthening and expansion projects under CRIF, aiming to improve 1,440 km of roads across the capital.
SC Grants Bail to Congress MLA in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former excise minister and Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, citing prolonged trial delays.
Yamunanagar: Family of 3 Killed in Tipper Accident
A family's journey home ended in tragedy when a speeding tipper rammed their motorcycle in Yamunanagar, killing a man, his pregnant wife, and their 4-year-old son instantly.
MP HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Betul Journalist
A single-judge bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a journalist from Betul district accused of obstructing officials during a farmers' protest over paddy weighing irregularities at Betul Mandi.
Nagpur HC Acquits Man in 2018 Double Murder, Cites Weak Evidence
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court acquitted a 61-year-old man serving life sentence for 2018 murder of his estranged wife and her boyfriend, citing shaky evidence and unreliable testimony.
Yavatmal Fake Records Scam: Somaiya Seeks DGP Probe
The unearthing of forged birth and death records in Yavatmal villages has sparked major concerns. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleges these documents were used for passports, siphoning benefits, and benami transfers. An SIT is investigating.
Karnataka HC Limits Cheque Bounce Fines to Double Amount
The Karnataka High Court ruled that trial courts cannot impose fines exceeding twice the dishonoured cheque amount in cheque bounce cases, setting a legal precedent.
HC fines Wipro Rs 50k in ex gratia dispute with former employee
Karnataka High Court imposes Rs 50,000 costs on Wipro Enterprises for abuse of legal process in ex gratia payment case involving former employee Ratnesh Pandey.
Karnataka HC Caps Cheque Bounce Fines at Twice Dishonoured Amount
Karnataka High Court rules trial courts cannot impose fines exceeding twice the dishonoured cheque amount in cheque bounce cases, setting aside part of a lower court order.
Delhi Businessman Dies After Attack by Delivery Executives
Shivam Gupta, a 36-year-old businessman, succumbed to injuries after being brutally attacked by three delivery executives in Delhi's Connaught Place. The assailants allegedly mistook him for someone else.
Delhi Man Dies as Passerby Tries to Rob Him, Not Help
A man collapsed in Outer Delhi's Ranhola area and died hours later after a passerby allegedly attempted to steal from him instead of seeking medical assistance, according to police CCTV footage analysis.
Iran Demands US Pay, Threatens Nuclear Talks Walkout
Iran sets firm nuclear red lines ahead of US talks, rejecting uranium transfers abroad and warning Washington must 'pay a price' for restraint while threatening proportional response to any US-Israel strike.
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