Nashik: 23 staff suspended over fake disability certificates
Nashik Zilla Parishad suspends 23 employees for invalid disability certificates in a state-wide verification drive. CEO Omkar Pawar vows strict action to curb misuse of benefits.
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Air Travel Rules: Your Guide to Passenger Rights & Compensation
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation 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.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Flawed compensation order by previous Karnataka govt: Minister
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reveals serious irregularities in a land compensation scheme, including land allotted to unborn children. The government is taking strict action.
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.
Startek Bags Three Prestigious Comparably Awards for 2025
Global CX solutions leader Startek earns three Comparably 2025 awards for Best Compensation, Best Career Growth, and Best Leadership Teams. Discover what makes them a top employer.
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.
SC Increases Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation for parents of a 14-year-old road accident victim to Rs 8.65 lakh, citing 'pain and suffering'. The amount must be paid within two months.
SC Raises Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Thane Court Grants Bail in Mother-Uncle POCSO Case
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Calcutta HC: Alcohol Smell Can't Deny Accident Compensation
Calcutta High Court rules the smell of alcohol in a post-mortem report is insufficient to deny compensation to a victim's family. The court emphasized the need for concrete proof of drunken driving.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
Thane MACT awards Rs 36.5 lakh compensation in fatal truck accident
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
6 Seniors Booked for Ragging, Obscene Acts in Hamirpur School
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
TN Govt Releases ₹2.59 Cr for Veerappan Operation Victims
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Patna HC Orders Rs 1.10 Lakh Compensation for Externment Harassment
Patna High Court orders Bihar govt to pay Rs 1.10 lakh to a man harassed via externment law misuse. The court directed recovery from erring officers. Read the full verdict details.
Telangana HC Affirms Pension for Widow After 45-Year Union
Telangana High Court dismisses state's appeal, orders family pension for widow after 45-year cohabitation deemed a valid marriage. State failed to prove bigamy.
Official arrested for demanding bribe to clear pension file
Lokayukta sleuths in Dhar district caught an assistant grade employee red-handed for allegedly demanding Rs 10,000 to process a retired peon's pension. The trap was laid after a formal complaint. Read the full details.
Manipur Water Act Debate Turns Political Over President's Rule
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Maharashtra RTS Act Ensures Time-Bound 1,212 Services
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.
Railway Staff Protection Scheme Pays Rs 1 Crore in Lucknow
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
7 Held in Prayagraj for Killing Nilgai, Weapons Seized
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
Retired Bank Employee Loses Rs 21 Lakh in Facebook Ad Scam
A 72-year-old retired bank employee from Karnataka lost over Rs 21 lakh after clicking a fraudulent Facebook ad. The scam involved a fake bank card offer. Learn how to protect yourself from such online fraud.
Starbucks pays $38.9M to NYC workers for schedule issues
Starbucks settles with New York City for $38.9 million over Fair Workweek law violations, impacting 15,000+ workers. The company agrees to future compliance and reinstatement offers.
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