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.
Maharashtra forms committee to create online counselling for students, appoint clinical psychologists per district, following Supreme Court order to tackle academic stress.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read 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.
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
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.
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.
India's drug regulator CDSCO refuses to waive local trials for lenacapavir, blocking access to revolutionary HIV prevention for 25 lakh Indians. Learn why this happens despite drug being manufactured in India.
Patna High Court mandates regulatory guidelines for Bihar hospitals after infant loses mother at unregistered facility. Justice directs compensation and education for child.
West Bengal commission directs Fortis Hospital to refund laundry and biomedical waste disposal fees. Hospital told to remove these charges from billing system and repay all affected patients.
Kerala High Court issues 15 crucial directives for hospitals including rate displays, emergency care protocols, and grievance redressal systems to protect patient rights under 2018 Act.
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.
Indian AI companies are unlocking value from unstructured clinical data, creating a $20 billion market opportunity. Discover how this revolution transforms healthcare diagnostics.
National Cancer Institute expands collaboration with Medidata to provide seamless medical data continuity for lead protocol organizations, advancing cancer research globally.
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.
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Anandita Kumar, born with cerebral palsy and heart defect, graduates from Pune University, becomes certified clinical musician and inspires others with disabilities.
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.
Karnataka government unifies Shops Act across state, extends applicability to all establishments with 10+ workers. Major labor law reform for business consistency.
Health authorities seal 31 private clinics in Palamu for Clinical Establishment Act violations. DC orders continued crackdown on unregistered facilities. Read about the health safety drive.
India's $8 billion nutraceutical market faces skepticism as startups invest in clinical trials and transparency to build consumer confidence in health supplements.
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.
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation urges Mumbai establishments to register for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and unlock monetary benefits while boosting employment generation.
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.