Sabarimala Mandala Season Concludes Successfully
Sabarimala's 41-day Mandala pilgrimage concludes smoothly with record devotee turnout & revenue. TDB president K Jayakumar details arrangements, annadanam changes, and Aravana plans for Makaravilakku.
Sabarimala's 41-day Mandala pilgrimage concludes smoothly with record devotee turnout & revenue. TDB president K Jayakumar details arrangements, annadanam changes, and Aravana plans for Makaravilakku.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Indore Police conducted a massive overnight drive to curb crime ahead of New Year. Over 950 suspects checked, 377 faced legal action, and 163 drunk drivers booked. Read details.
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
The 2024-25 Mandala season at Sabarimala concludes with a massive footfall of over 30 lakh devotees, generating a record revenue of Rs 332.77 crore. Explore the key highlights and figures.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
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.
Travancore Devaswom Board's Annadanam hall in Sabarimala has provided over 7.45 lakh free meals this pilgrimage season. Discover the scale of this massive service and the traditional Kerala feasts offered.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board members K P Shankardas and N Vijayakumar seek anticipatory bail after HC questions their exclusion from SIT probe in the Sabarimala gold scam. Read the latest developments.
The long-awaited inventory of Puri's Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar, sealed for 46 years, is set to commence in January 2025. A high-level committee finalizes SOPs for the meticulous 4-6 month process.
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 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.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
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 INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
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.
Kerala High Court denies bail to three accused in Sabarimala temple gold theft, stating release would harm the holy deity and lakhs of devotees. Justice Badharudeen warns against lapses in corruption probes.
Kerala High Court denies bail to three accused in Sabarimala temple gold theft, stating release would harm the deity's interests and lakhs of devotees. Read the full details.
Kerala's TDB restricts Pullumedu forest route to 1,000 pilgrims daily via spot booking. Court directive aims to manage crowds and ensure safety on the challenging 16km trek.
Two more arrests made in the Sabarimala gold theft case, including a Bellari jeweller and a Chennai firm's CEO. The total arrests now stand at seven. Read the latest developments.
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.
Kerala High Court dismisses bail pleas, expresses concern over failure to arrest key accused in Sabarimala temple gold theft investigation. Read the full details.
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 High Court rejects bail for former TDB President N. Vasu and three others in the Sabarimala gold smuggling case. The court cites the serious nature of the allegations. Read the full details.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar, accused in the Sabarimala gold theft, petitions Kerala High Court for bail. The court seeks state's response. Read the latest developments.
Kerala High Court directs Travancore Devaswom Board to form a 7-member expert committee to overhaul the curriculum of religious schools. The committee must submit its report within four months.
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 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.
In a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala gold heist case, the SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer Sreekumar. The court found he knowingly signed false documents. Read the full details.
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.