Union Minister Pralhad Joshi directs the Bureau of Indian Standards to expedite new standards and upgrade testing infrastructure, citing the transformative BIS Act 2016. Read the latest updates.
A Ghatkopar hotelier accuses a woman of financial exploitation and criminal intimidation, alleging she demanded ₹2 crore after a consensual relationship. Parksite police have registered a case.
1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem Ansari moves Bombay High Court for emergency parole after his brother's demise. The hearing has been adjourned to next week. Read the full details.
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
Maharashtra sets up a high-level committee to create job and self-employment pathways for Agniveers exiting service. Read about the plan and key members.
BJP plans seat-sharing with allies in Assam's BTR region, crucial for 15+ seats. Key political moves ahead of 2026 assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Forest authorities in Chhattisgarh arrested three men after a video of them firing air rifles and lighting a fire inside Achanakmar Tiger Reserve went viral. A minor is absconding. Read about the swift clampdown.
A speeding truck with failed brakes crushed a pickup in Kanger Valley National Park, killing 3 and injuring 4. The accident caused major traffic chaos on NH-30. Read the full report.
Balwant Singh, son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh, booked for hit-and-run in Raipur. DJ Tribhuvan Singh critically injured. Police probe underway under BNS. Read for details.
Tejaswi Yadav's son begins his military training journey. Rohini Acharya shares a heartfelt note revealing which regiment he is joining. Read the full story here.
In response to sword distribution in Ghaziabad, Aligarh residents hand out roses and pens to promote communal harmony. A symbolic stand against hate.
Kerala CM grants permission to table Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill. HC directs state to expedite process and reconsider stand on NDPS courts. Details on forensic lab vacancies inside.
Kerala High Court proposes a dedicated cell under existing laws to curb black magic and inhuman practices while a new bill is drafted. Read the latest developments.
Noida Police arrested six and detained two juveniles, recovering 821 high-end stolen mobile phones. The gang targeted crowded markets across NCR and smuggled devices to Nepal. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Mission Karmayogi's progress, emphasizing robust capacity building for officials to meet 2026 goals. Read more.
Chandigarh Police conducted a large-scale mock drill simulating a bomb threat at ISBT Sector 43 to test emergency preparedness ahead of Republic Day. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll for 2025 is out. The list retains 12.55 crore voters while removing 2.89 crore names. Key details on inclusions, deletions, and the claims & objections process.
Sri Lankan authorities arrest three Indian nationals at Bandaranaike Airport with 50 kg of cannabis valued at LKR 500 million. Major drug bust highlights cross-border smuggling efforts.
China accuses the US of acting like the 'world's police or judge' for pressuring Venezuela and other South American nations. Read the full diplomatic clash details.
Tarn Taran police eliminate gangster Sukhpreet Singh, alias Budda, linked to the murder of AAP sarpanch Dalbir Singh. The encounter occurred in Sarhali Kalan village. Read the full details.
Ex-Lok Sabha MP Tarun Mandal summoned for voter identity hearing in Bengal's SIR process. He criticises the ordeal, questioning Digital India's promise. Read more.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Eloina Rodriguez, like predecessor Maduro, is a devotee of Sathya Sai Baba. Her visits to Puttaparthi ashram highlight a spiritual connection amid political turbulence. Discover the details.
PETA India urges Supreme Court to reject cruel stray animal warehousing, advocates for humane Animal Birth Control Rules 2023. Read their expert roadmap for coexistence.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticises BJP leader's call for a separate Jammu state, alleging BJP 'ruined' Ladakh and is now targeting Jammu. Read the full political controversy.
The Supreme Court ruled that financial status alone cannot entitle individuals to challenge a law's validity. The bench dismissed a plea against PMLA provisions. Read the full judgment details.
The Election Commission has provided relief to over 41.5 lakh voters in West Bengal after re-verifying minor mismatches in electoral records. Notices will be sent to 94.5 lakh voters for further scrutiny. Read the full details.
Thane court sentences 'Samosawala Uncle' to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old. Landmark POCSO verdict sends strong message. Read the full details.
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
A PIL in Kerala HC seeks eviction of CPM-linked AKG Centre from university land, alleging illegal occupation & misuse. Justice directs registry to treat plea as PIL.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.