Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 2.12 crore compensation for a teacher severely injured by a school bus. The ruling ensures just compensation for loss of livelihood and medical expenses. Read the full details.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant outlines a sustainable blue economy strategy to boost fisheries, create jobs, and enhance coastal infrastructure. Learn how this plan aims for a 'blue revolution'.
Gauhati High Court mandates fishing ban in Kaziranga water bodies on Uruka day. District Commissioners and SPs tasked with enforcement to protect the fragile ecosystem.
A North Goa court discharged 24 traditional fishermen in an 8-year-old rioting case, citing no direct evidence. The case stemmed from a 2016 protest against LED fishing and bull trawling. Read the full judicial analysis.
Kerala Cabinet approves major financial aid from CMDRF, including Rs 48.2 cr for fishermen, crime victim compensation, and pay hikes for coastal police. Key policy amendments also cleared.
The humble Chepua fish from the Gandak River is transforming lives in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Discover how this nutrient-rich delicacy is creating jobs, boosting incomes, and attracting food lovers. Read more!
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
A major fire at Chellanam fishing harbour in Kochi destroyed around 30 fibre boats. The blaze, suspected from a cigarette butt, caused significant damage. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
The Trump administration's expanded travel ban now suspends all adoption visas from 39 nations, including Nigeria and Haiti. Experts call it a major, underreported shift in policy. Read the full list and implications.
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Bilaspur administration prohibits fishing in Kopra reservoir to protect its ecosystem after it was declared a Ramsar wetland. Authorities warn of legal action against violators.
Goa's New Year 2026 began with four major fires causing over Rs 30 lakh in damage. Fireworks triggered blazes in Vagator and Betalbatim. Read the full report on the incidents and losses.
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
Goa's Candolim fishermen protest Drishti Marine's 'Seahorse' floating lifeguard station, citing lack of permissions and intrusion into fishing zones. The agency says it cuts emergency response time.
Burkina Faso and Mali impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US citizens after Trump's expanded ban on 39 countries. 25 African nations are affected, raising concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full list here.
The Indian government has prohibited the manufacture of painkiller nimesulide, citing safety concerns. Know the details and implications of this major healthcare decision.
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a submarine sea sortie from Karwar on December 28. Fishing is banned along an 18-km stretch for the visit. Read the full story.
A 29-year-old fisherman fell into the sea off Chennai coast. Separately, an unidentified body was found ashore near Kasimedu harbour. Police are investigating both incidents.
Chennai's Kasimedu deep-sea fishermen face a price-fixing crisis despite a 100-tonne daily skipjack tuna catch. Middlemen slash profits, urgent govt intervention sought. Read more.
Ben Simmons, now a free agent, buys majority stake in South Florida Sails fishing team. He's training twice daily for an NBA comeback, backed by his $270M career earnings. Read his unique story.
NBA star Ben Simmons becomes majority owner of South Florida Sails fishing team. The free agent details his rigorous rehab and plans for an NBA comeback, possibly post All-Star break. Read his exclusive interview.
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Panchkula MACT awards Rs 49.54 lakh compensation to chef Heera Singh after a truck accident led to leg amputation. The tribunal held driver, owner & insurer liable.
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to clear 3,300 death & 1,500 injury hit-and-run claims by March 2026. Learn how victims' families can claim compensation.