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 Supreme Court dismissed a plea alleging Arundhati Roy's book cover promoted smoking, stating it's not an advertisement. CJI questioned if the plea was for 'unnecessary publicity'. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Malleswaram police arrested two men for selling counterfeit ITC brand cigarettes. 80 bundles worth ~Rs 2.5 lakh seized. Supplier probe underway. Read the full details.
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.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police arrested two men and seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 50 lakh near Lahori Gate. The accused operated illegal trade for over two years. Read full details.
Katigorah police intercept a truck on NH-6, seizing 120 cartons of foreign cigarettes and illegal Burmese areca nuts. Driver detained. Read more on the crackdown.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
A 40-year-old Delhi shopkeeper was stabbed to death after refusing free cigarettes to a group. One accused arrested after exchange of fire, five minors apprehended. Read the full investigation details.
A new study finds smoking just 2-5 cigarettes daily doubles heart disease risk. Cardiologist explains why zero cigarettes is the only safe option and recovery can take 30+ years.
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
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Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Learn how businesses can comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act using a simple 3-step audit process before the 18-month grace period ends.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 15% hike in tribal welfare budget to Rs 47,296 crore on Tribal Pride Day. Tendu leaf collectors get 33% pay raise, Forest Rights Act settlements cross 3 lakh claims.
Rajasthan government removes two-child disqualification rule for local body elections after three decades. Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra explains why public representatives deserve equal treatment.
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
Legal expert decodes the complex bail process under UAPA, revealing when courts grant freedom and what makes these cases different from regular criminal trials.
Discover how Indian investors are strategically positioned to capitalize on America's $370 billion clean energy revolution through the Inflation Reduction Act.
A Uttar Pradesh police officer's extraordinary compassion goes viral as he carries a person with disability on his shoulders through crowded railway station, setting new standard for humanity.
In a major disciplinary action, the Indian Army has dismissed a Colonel for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with another officer's wife, violating military conduct rules.
In a landmark ruling, Uttarakhand High Court rejects a woman's divorce petition against her husband who abandoned family life to follow a spiritual guru, citing insufficient grounds for dissolution.
India strengthens its 'Act East' policy through crucial ASEAN engagements, enhancing regional influence and economic partnerships in Southeast Asia.