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.
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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 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.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
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.
Punjab's finance department approves 'The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025'. New law mandates tree officer clearance for felling, requires planting two trees for each one cut. Read details.
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.
Navghar police file case against Uber India director for alleged Motor Vehicles Act violations after a woman's death in a Mulund truck-bike collision. Details on the case and regulatory breaches inside.
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.
A Republican senator's push to end dual citizenship in the US could force former First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron to choose. Discover the details of the Exclusive Citizenship Act 2025.
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.
India's Supreme Court emphasizes dignity & autonomy for divorced Muslim women under a 1986 law, examining return of marital goods. Read the landmark ruling details.
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.
Complete guide to December 2025 vrats, festivals & planetary transits. Plan your spiritual calendar with important dates, rituals & astrological significance.
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.
Supreme Court examines guidelines to protect women's dignity during menstruation after sanitation workers were forced to send pad photos. Read about this landmark case.
Central Railway's RPF rescued two adults and one minor in separate incidents across Nagpur division. Missing persons reunited with families following coordinated efforts under Operation Dignity.
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.
The upcoming Kannada horror-thriller Nayi Idae Yecharikae, releasing Nov 28, stars a trained German Shepherd. The cast & crew adjusted their entire schedule to the dog's needs, promoting animal dignity.
The US considers scrapping the 'Intent to Leave' rule for student visas, a move that could reshape global student mobility. Learn how the DIGNITY Act 2025 impacts Indian students.
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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.
Telangana Agriculture Commission meets Governor over cotton farmers' struggles with CCI procurement delays, cyclone losses, and new Seed Act concerns. Read the full update.
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.
Kerala High Court dismisses plea for separate EVMs for mental health center inmates in 2025 polls, stating mental illness is not a sin and shouldn't deny voting rights. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasizes dignity and inclusion.
CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal announced the new Income Tax Act 2025 forms will be notified by Jan 2026, giving taxpayers ample preparation time before the April 1 implementation.