Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
The UMEED portal for waqf property registration closed on Dec 6 with over 5.17 lakh uploads. Minister Rijiju announced a 3-month penalty waiver for genuine cases. Explore the state-wise data and next steps.
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.
The government proposes amendments to allow electricity distribution via shared networks, aiming to cut infrastructure costs and give consumers a choice of suppliers. Read the details.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly refers contentious land law amendment bill to Select Committee for scrutiny after BJP MLA warns it could harm state interests. Read the full details.
The deadline for uploading waqf property details to the UMEED portal ended Saturday. While no extension is possible, a 3-month grace period without penalties has been announced. Read the full details.
Karnataka becomes the first Indian state to fully digitize its waqf property records on the national Umeed portal, beating the Centre's deadline. Discover how they achieved this milestone.
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.
The New York Times sues the U.S. Department of War over a new Pentagon press policy, alleging it threatens First Amendment rights. The case is now in federal court. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
With a deadline tomorrow, Waqf boards across India face an uphill task uploading property details on the Centre's UMEED portal. Technical glitches and document scarcity hinder progress, with UP at 36% and Bengal at 12% registration. Muslim MPs seek extens
The Winter Session of Parliament faces repeated disruptions over Delhi's air crisis, economic concerns, and electoral roll revision. Key bills on insurance, tax, and securities await. Read the full update.
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Rajya Sabha passes resolution to extend Water Pollution Amendment Act to Manipur under President's Rule. Opposition MPs criticize govt, demand immediate state elections to restore normalcy. Read the full debate.
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'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.
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.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
An analysis of NCERT's Class VII social science chapter reveals contradictions in presenting the Constitution as both a legal document and an artistic work, risking student understanding. Read more.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs urges immediate registration of Waqf properties on the UMEED portal before the December 5 deadline. Supreme Court denies extension. Act now to avoid tribunal process.
Delhi High Court hears Apple's plea against CCI's new penalty rule based on global turnover, potentially exposing it to a $38 billion fine. CCI accuses Apple of stalling proceedings. Details inside.
Supreme Court directs waqf bodies to approach tribunal for registration deadline extension. Centre opposed plea citing Waqf Act provisions. Read key details.
Supreme Court agrees to hear NGO plea for including persecuted minorities awaiting citizenship in voter lists. Hearing set for Dec 9. A constitutional crisis looms for 50,000 applicants.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses the GoM report on tribal status as a BJP election gimmick, questioning the six-year delay in passing the constitutional amendment bill. Read the full analysis.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to replace the ordinance promulgated on October 7. Get the latest details on the parliamentary move.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament to replace the October ordinance. Key legislative move for state taxation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.