Karnataka Rent Bill Passed, Replaces Jail with Fines
Karnataka assembly passes Rent Amendment Bill 2025, decriminalising minor violations. Fines up to Rs 5,000 replace imprisonment to ease landlord-tenant friction. Read details.
Karnataka assembly passes Rent Amendment Bill 2025, decriminalising minor violations. Fines up to Rs 5,000 replace imprisonment to ease landlord-tenant friction. Read details.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. 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 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Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate.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.
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accuses the Maharashtra govt of using the new pagdi system framework to evict lakhs from Mumbai and benefit builders. He demands legal protection for tenants.
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.
Mormugao Municipal Council sealed a public and a private bank branch in Vasco for failing to pay Rs 9 lakh rent. The council is using a unique 'Gandhian' method with roses to recover dues from other defaulters.
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.
Patna High Court orders Bihar govt to pay Rs 1.10 lakh to a man harassed via externment law misuse. The court directed recovery from erring officers. Read the full verdict 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.
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.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Mohammad Iqbal, a rent collector, red-handed accepting a Rs 3 lakh bribe in Ferozepur. The bribe was for land possession from the Punjab Wakf Board. Full details inside.
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.
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation approves 25% rent reduction for commercial properties failing to attract buyers after multiple auctions. New policy aims to boost occupancy.
Odisha detects 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October through extensive testing. Ganjam reports highest numbers as officials cite unprotected sex among youth as primary cause. Learn about state's response.
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
Patna police achieved major crime control success with 668 convictions across 428 cases in October. Swift justice delivered in murder, Pocso, NDPS and Arms Act cases. Read how coordinated efforts are making Patna safer.
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.
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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