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.
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
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CBI charges eight, including six PGIMER staff, for a Rs 1.14 crore scam. Fake bills and dead patients' names used to siphon treatment grants meant for the poor. Full details inside.
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.
President Trump signs NDAA with new powers to screen and block US investment in Chinese tech firms linked to military and surveillance. A major shift in capital flow policy.
Pope Francis delivers a powerful message on World Day of Migrants and Refugees, calling for an end to xenophobia and for nations to see displaced people as brothers and sisters, not threats.
J&K and Ladakh High Court lists Dec 27 for hearing AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's habeas corpus plea challenging his detention under PSA. His legal team concluded arguments.
Rajasthan High Court takes up case of elderly couple alleging illegal property transfer by son. Notices issued to state govt. Read the full story.
A vital bill to replace Goa's 36-year-old fire safety law is stalled, leaving regulatory gaps as nightclubs face scrutiny. Experts warn of public safety risks. Read more.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association calls off protest after authorities accept demands: CIA officials added to FIR, SHO transferred. Court work resumes Friday.
Maharashtra FDA cancels licences of 13 medical stores & suspends 32 for selling intoxicant tablets without prescription in Nanded. Read the full crackdown details.
Lok Sabha passes The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 outdated laws. Former Law Secretary P K Malhotra calls it a welcome step, explains no impact on ongoing cases. Read details.
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to repeal 71 outdated laws, streamlining India's legal system. This move aims to reduce compliance burdens and modernize governance. Read more about the key laws being removed.
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.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra govt to explain GRs cancelling birth certificates. No coercive action till detailed affidavit is filed. Key hearing set for Jan 2026.
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.
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh argued for parole via video conference to attend Parliament's winter session, citing constituency issues. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday.
J&K Police's CIK wing raids 12 locations across Kashmir, detains 12 suspects for radicalising youth & spreading pro-terror false narratives. Details inside.
SMC health officials inspect ponk stalls across Surat, collect 12 samples of vada and sev. Action planned under Food Safety Act after lab reports. Read the full story.
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 Lok Sabha passed The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. While the government calls it a clean-up, the Opposition questions repealing recent Acts. Read the full story.
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 government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash gears up for a strong Indian release this weekend. Early reports suggest a ₹30-35 crore opening, facing competition from Bollywood's Dhurandhar. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
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.
The Centre tables a bill to repeal 71 outdated amendments, including to IBC & Arbitration Act, and removes discriminatory probate rules for wills. Read the full details.