India FGM Fight New Phase: SC Hearings, Kerala Evidence
Masooma Ranalvi discusses the Supreme Court's resumed hearings on FGM, fresh evidence from Kerala, and the evolving fight against the practice in India.
Masooma Ranalvi discusses the Supreme Court's resumed hearings on FGM, fresh evidence from Kerala, and the evolving fight against the practice in India.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a second inquiry into the demolition drive in Jammu, following allegations of irregularities and excessive force.
BECC Commissioner directs officials to finish remaining work on the Geddalahalli Railway Vent by May-end. Desilting and cleaning of stormwater drains also reviewed.
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to take action against the proliferation of fake higher education institutions, warning that students waste time and resources on non-employable degrees.
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RecommendedA 32-year-old woman, wife of a Karnataka police constable, died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Mandi police have issued 475 challans and seized vehicles in a crackdown on illegal mining over five months, aiming to curb the practice and protect the environment.
A former PMC corporator celebrated his birthday by placing a table on a public road and cutting a cake in Pune. Police filed a case against seven people for obstructing traffic and disturbing public peace.
PMRDA orders all agencies to complete pre-monsoon measures by May 31 in Hinjewadi-Maan IT hub, warns of action under Disaster Management Act for lapses.
Oil companies lose Rs 13/litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel despite recent price hikes. States urged to lower VAT, which reaches 30% in some regions, to share burden.
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RecommendedUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to prioritise speedy and transparent resolution of revenue disputes, warning against delays and stressing technology-driven accountability.
Mounting power cuts across Uttar Pradesh during peak summer have sparked political reactions, with BJP and opposition MLAs writing to the energy minister demanding urgent restoration of electricity supply.
The West Bengal government dissolved the Contai Municipality board to end administrative deadlock and ensure civic services. SDO Pratik Ashok Dumal has been appointed as administrator.
Seven years after the Takshashila Arcade fire killed 22 students, grieving parents are still waiting for justice, with court delays and absent witnesses compounding their trauma.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation launched a special sanitation drive from Sector-20 cremation ground to Kundi village to tackle waste, debris, and illegal dumping. Commissioner Vinay Kumar urged public cooperation.
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RecommendedLudhiana MC awaits state directives to implement SC order removing stray dogs from key public places. Lack of dog census and land for shelters pose challenges.
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car in Dhanas, Chandigarh. The driver was arrested and later released on bail. The victim, a labourer, is survived by his wife and three children.
BMC unveils a comprehensive fire-fighting plan for Unit-I market, including underground pipelines, hydrants, and a water storage facility, after frequent fire mishaps caused massive losses to traders.
District magistrate imposes Section 163 of BNSS 2023 at all 14 UPSC exam centres in Ludhiana on May 24, banning assembly of 4+ people within 100m. 4,353 candidates to appear.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed law and order, key schemes, and poll promises with top officials. He emphasized peaceful environment for development and assessed West Asia fallout on industrial plans.
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RecommendedThree children aged 1.5 to 6 years died in a mud house fire in Sidhi district, Bhopal, suspected due to a short circuit. Parents were away; elder sister survived.
Chhattisgarh intensifies crackdown on illegal sand mining with raids in Mahasamund, seizing heavy machinery. New toll-free helpline 1800-233-2140 launched for public reporting.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to enhance the accuracy and speed of the state's weather warning system, emphasizing timely alerts to save lives during natural disasters.
Federation of Sector Welfare Associations Chandigarh has flagged delays in road recarpeting and pending civic works, urging the municipal corporation to expedite action before monsoon.
Amid heatwave and water shortage in Indore, a dispute over filling water from a public tap escalated into a clash between two groups, leading to cross complaints at Vijay Nagar police station.
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RecommendedTamil Nadu Farmers Protection Association has submitted representations to the state government seeking amendment of a policy allowing waste dumping in abandoned quarries and withdrawal of an order regularizing illegal mining.
A 22-year-old newly married woman died by suicide after alleged dowry harassment in Ludhiana. Police arrested her husband and in-laws. The incident occurred over a year after a love marriage.
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation will organize 'Mayor Janasamaksham' on June 11-12 and 15-16, dividing the city into four zones for direct public grievance redressal led by Mayor V V Rajesh.
Goa's commissioner for persons with disabilities has sought an action report from Birla Radha Krishna temple at BITS Pilani after a wheelchair user alleged denial of entry with her personal wheelchair.
A 7-9 inch gap detected between slabs of Yadupur-Mangalpur Mahasetu in Gopalganj district prompts expert inspection and heavy vehicle ban.
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RecommendedIntach Patna and Bihar Puravid Parishad urged the Bihar government to register historically important buildings as protected monuments during a seminar on Patna's heritage.