New Simplified Income Tax Act 2025 Takes Effect April 1
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces the 1961 law from April 1, aiming for a simplified tax regime. Read about the key changes and implications.
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Punjabi Translation Missing for Divyangjan Scheme, Dept Warned
Punjab Language Department issues notice after Social Security Dept fails to provide Punjabi translation of key disability scheme, affecting lakhs. Activists demand stricter enforcement of language laws.
HC Stays Release of Lecturer's Personal Records Under RTI
Chhattisgarh High Court grants interim relief to a Sanskrit lecturer, staying the release of his service records sought via RTI. Justice Parth Prateem Sahu issues notices to state authorities. #RTI #Privacy #ChhattisgarhNews
Amritsar MC pulled up for missing Ganpati Tower records
Punjab CIC flags serious lapses in Amritsar MC's record management & RTI compliance. Detailed enquiry ordered into missing files of prominent commercial complex. Read the full story.
Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill, Repeals Old Nuclear Acts
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune: Two booked under Black Magic Act for fake cancer cure
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Chennai Airport's ₹1 Crore Buggy Bill Irks Passengers
Chennai Airport spends ₹1 crore annually on buggies after shifting cab pick-up. Passengers face hardship, but contracts with private firms are valid until 2029. Details inside.
Delhi Govt Hospitals Struggle with 146 Faculty Vacancies
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
Govt seeks urgent report on Civil Service Boards from states
The Centre has asked all states for an urgent status report on forming Civil Services Boards, mandated by SC in 2013 to ensure stable postings. An RTI by an IFS officer triggered the move.
Kumaraswamy Pledges Support for Coffee Planters Against SARFAESI
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
Court Rejects Zero FIR Pleas Against Thane Judges
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Opposition to Hold Mass Protests Against Vande Bharat Act
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
IAS Officer Appointed PIO After Subordinates Skip RTI Hearings
Tamil Nadu Information Commission appoints Nagercoil Municipal Commissioner as PIO after repeated failures by officials to attend hearings, sending a strong message on RTI compliance.
Jailed CPM, BJP Councillors in Kannur Skip Oath Ceremony
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
NGT escalates illegal quarrying case to Maharashtra CS
The National Green Tribunal escalates illegal quarrying behind Tata Cancer Hospital. CIDCO & state environment dept confirm no permissions were granted. Read the full report.
Govt owes BMC Rs 3,000+ crore property tax, recovers only Rs 243 cr
RTI data reveals state & central govt bodies in Mumbai owe BMC over Rs 3,000 crore in property tax arrears. Only Rs 243 crore recovered in 5 years, raising burden on citizens. Read full details.
CAG finds major gaps in PMKVY scheme; key for UPSC
CAG report reveals irregularities in PMKVY, including fake beneficiary photos. Also, insights on MGNREGA overhaul, nuclear sector reforms, RTI Act concerns & rupee depreciation for UPSC aspirants.
Maharashtra: 1.4 Lakh Scholarship Apps Pending
RTI data reveals over 1.4 lakh higher education scholarship applications are stuck in Maharashtra, causing financial distress for students. Learn about the delays and affected schemes.
RTI Appellant Abuses Commissioner, Faces Condemnation
Tamil Nadu Information Commission condemns an RTI appellant for verbal abuse. Commissioner R Priyakumar directs a fresh submission for final order. Details on the Madras High Court petitions inside.
Mizoram: 1,563 drug arrests, 80kg heroin seized this year
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
Delhi's new school fee law vs other state models
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
Kerala Cop Slaps Pregnant Woman, CCTV Footage Reveals
CCTV footage from Ernakulam North police station shows a pregnant woman being slapped by an inspector. The video emerged after a year-and-a-half-long legal battle, contradicting police claims.
Credibility of Kaushalya, Ghaggar River Data Questioned
Official data shows an unexplained drop in pollution in Panchkula's rivers despite sewage inflow. Experts call it 'scientifically implausible' and demand an independent audit.
Probe Demanded into Rs 20.7 Lakh Helipads for President's Visit
RTI activist files complaint over Rs 20.7 lakh helipad expenditure for President Murmu's Sabarimala visit. CM orders probe after chopper wheels sink. Read the full details.
SC Bench Acknowledges Corruption Trend in Judiciary
Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant highlights a worrying trend of judges passing questionable orders before retirement. Details on the MP judge's suspension case and the court's strong remarks.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Noida Uses Just 16% of Clean Air Funds Amid Pollution Crisis
RTI reveals Noida Authority utilised only Rs 9 crore of Rs 55.7 crore NCAP funds over 3 years. Officials cite bureaucratic delays, while residents demand urgent action on toxic air.
Rs 10.42 Lakh E-Cigarettes Seized in Vadodara Raid
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
Bill to Hike FDI in Insurance to 100% Introduced
The Indian government introduces a landmark bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector. Learn about the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act and its potential impact.
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