Amritsar Police Seize 274 gm Heroin, Arrest One
Amritsar Rural Police arrested a man and seized 274 grams of heroin near Chheharta. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read the full story.
Category : Politics
1881 Punjab Civil Justice Code: A Historic Legal Reform
On October 24, 1881, the Punjab Civil Justice Code was enacted, revolutionizing the region's legal framework. Discover how this landmark law replaced complex systems with a unified, accessible code.
O'Brien Urges Speaker to Protect MPs' Right to Raise Points of Order
TMC MP Derek O'Brien writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to ensure MPs can effectively raise Points of Order. He cites recent disruptions and calls for upholding parliamentary rules.
Tharoor: Criminalise Marital Rape to Protect Women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
Sonia Gandhi: Bid to Erase Nehru Will Weaken Nation
Sonia Gandhi warns that attempts to erase Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy will weaken India. She defends his role in building democratic institutions and secularism.
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Govt After IndiGo Tech Meltdown
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slams the government's aviation 'monopoly model' after a massive IndiGo systems failure disrupts flights nationwide. Details on the chaos and political fallout.
SC: Arundhati Roy's book cover with bidi not an ad
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
SEC Seeks to Amend Zilla Parishad Election Rules
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
Greg Kelley: Texas Football Star's Wrongful Conviction Overturned
Greg Kelley, a Texas teen football star, was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 25 years. After a flawed investigation, he was declared innocent. Read his incredible journey of resilience and justice.
EOW Notice to DK Shivakumar in National Herald Probe
Delhi Police's EOW asks Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and his brother to detail financial dealings with Young Indian by Dec 19. Read the latest developments in the National Herald case.
Siddaramaiah, Ashoka Spar Over 2019 Graft Report
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and BJP's R Ashoka engage in a war of words over a 2019 Transparency International India corruption report. Read the full details of the political clash.
Maharashtra Files Civil Suit to Cancel Illegal Land Transfer
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
Check Dam Blast Was Deliberate Sabotage: Probe Panel
A fact-finding committee alleges the Manair river check dam collapse was a mafia-driven blast to aid illegal sand mining. It demands a full probe and criticizes police inaction. Read more.
OPS Sets AIADMK Reunification as Condition for Joining NDA
O Panneerselvam tells Amit Shah he won't join NDA unless AIADMK unites, demands his coordinator post back. BJP keen on his alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. Details inside.
DMK, BJP clash in LS over Madurai temple lamp issue
Lok Sabha adjourned as DMK and BJP clash over 'Deepathoon' lamp lighting near Madurai dargah. DMK accuses BJP of stoking tensions, BJP defends worship rights. Read the full details.
Nashik Kumbh Mela Sadhugram Plan Triggers Tree-Felling Protests
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
SC: Declare Maharashtra civic body results on Dec 20
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
Thousands of Waqf Properties Miss Registration Deadline
Last-minute rush to register waqf properties on Umeed portal leaves thousands unlisted in Telangana. Mutawallis must now seek tribunal extensions. Details inside.
Shivakumar, Jarkiholi Hold Second Talks in Fortnight
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held a second meeting with minister Satish Jarkiholi in less than two weeks, sparking political discussions. Get the latest details on the Congress party's internal dynamics.
Dehradun Uses Drone Surveillance to Curb Illegal Waste Dumping
Dehradun Municipal Corporation launches drone surveillance to monitor illegal garbage dumping at 88 vulnerable points. Real-time action aims to clean the city faster. #Dehradun #CleanIndia
HC: Don't apply Section 163 BNSS mechanically in Punjab
Punjab & Haryana High Court mandates DMs to pass reasoned orders under Section 163 BNSS, not apply it mechanically. A division bench led by CJ Sheel Nagu issued the directive on a PIL.
HC Directs Kolhapur Civic Bodies to File Road Work Reports
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
Gujarat HC Seeks CID Probe Into Teen Worker's Mysterious Death
Gujarat High Court hears plea for CID probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old migrant labourer in Unjha. Father alleges gangrape, police inaction. Next hearing on Monday.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
CM Yogi Directs Fast-Track FDI Clearances in UP
UP CM Yogi Adityanath mandates rapid clearances & ready infrastructure to boost FDI, which has crossed $2 billion since 2019. State targets electronics, pharma & more.
Dalit Prerna Sthal Renovation 20% Incomplete in Noida
A year after renovation began, Noida's Dalit Prerna Sthal still awaits full makeover. Cracks, electrical issues persist ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti. Read the latest updates.
Delhi Police Notice to Shivakumar Amid CM Lobbying
Delhi Police seeks DK Shivakumar's financial details in the National Herald case as he intensifies outreach beyond Vokkaliga base for Karnataka CM post. Key political manoeuvring ahead.
TN Defies HC, Moves SC in Thiruparankundram Lamp Dispute
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
Subhash Bridge in Ahmedabad closed for 6 months after cracks
Ahmedabad's Subhash Bridge closed for six months after cracks and settlement were found. AMC officials are conducting extensive tests to assess damage and plan repairs. Details inside.
HC Seeks Govt Reply on Hyderabad Land Policy PILs
Telangana High Court directs state and central governments to file counters on PILs challenging Hyderabad's industrial land transformation policy. Next hearing on Dec 29.
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