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.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana government to submit updated district-wise data on RTE Act compliance in government schools. This follows concerns over the implementation of the 25% EWS quota.
China imposes provisional anti-subsidy duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, effective Dec 23. The move escalates trade tensions following the EU's probe into Chinese EVs. 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.
Annual exam results in Kolkata schools face delays as teachers manage SIR/BLO duties. Heads express concern over new academic session. Read the full story.
GTRI think tank urges India and New Zealand to double bilateral trade to $2.6B in five years via a new FTA, focusing on tariffs, agriculture, and services. Key sectors include textiles, pharma, and education.
Teachers in Sasaram protest a directive to monitor stray dogs, calling it demeaning and a distraction from education. Municipal commissioner cites state orders.
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 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.
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.
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
A 2025 study reveals 10,474 girls are out of school in 5 states. The RTE Act's age 14 limit and socio-economic barriers are key reasons. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Times of India's latest initiatives feature growth dialogues in Varanasi & Lucknow, a senior well-being summit, and deep dives into trending news topics. Explore insights on Uttar Pradesh's development.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Leading Hyderabad schools and junior colleges are illegally conducting admission and scholarship tests, charging fees up to ₹1,650, despite a clear ban under the Right to Education Act. Parents allege authorities are mute spectators.
A Mumbai advocate challenges a school's refusal to admit her autistic twins under RTE Act. The Bombay High Court will hear the case, highlighting the fight for inclusive education.
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.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
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.
Gujarat's primary education directorate invites online applications for new private schools and classes for 2026-27. Apply between Dec 8-18. Learn key dates and RTE compliance.
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.
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Body of Shiksha Mitra Shankar Lal Rajput recovered from a well in Mahoba. Family alleges suicide due to pressure from intensive electoral roll revision duties. Police investigation underway.
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.
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