UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
After repeated delays, ten crucial Bengaluru road projects, including flyovers and grade separators, are now slated for completion within the next six months. Learn about the key infrastructure upgrades.
Telangana's Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka commits to clearing Rs 6,244 crore in employee dues. The new govt has already paid Rs 1,752 crore in pensions and guarantees salaries on the 1st of every month. Read the full report.
Kolkata's Regional Passport Office schedules six special adalats in January to fast-track long-pending passport applications. Book your slot now to avoid delays.
Today's horoscope by AstroDevam reveals Jupiter supports recovery of blocked funds. Saturn pushes to clear pending work. Read for insights on love, career, money, and health.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces all pending local body elections in Karnataka, including for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, will be held in 2024. The move comes amid criticism and court cases over delays.
Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹183 crore for Pongal bonus and festival assistance, benefiting 9.9 lakh employees and pensioners. Unions call it an 'eyewash' and threaten strike over OPS demands.
Punjab & Haryana High Court sees a significant drop of over 11,000 pending cases in a year, marking a positive break from past trends. Read the full data analysis.
Vijayapura Rural police arrest Sunil Matabadal Yadav, a murder accused absconding since 2014, from Uttar Pradesh. Read about the decade-long investigation and court proceedings.
Goa's dairy farmers face crisis as pending base price payments remain unpaid for 9 months. They demand immediate clearance and a revised profit share, threatening protests. Read more.
Venus and Mercury's movements may release stuck payments or refunds today, says AstroDevam. However, Saturn brings strict feedback at work, and Mars urges caution on roads. Read the full daily horoscope.
Hundreds of Rajasthan government employees staged a massive protest in Jaipur, demanding action on 1.25 lakh vacant posts and salary anomalies. Will the state government act before the budget session? Read more.
Telangana's winter assembly session began with a brief KCR appearance, tabling of key bills like GHMC expansion, and heated debates on issues from NRI welfare to pending DA. Read the full report.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the government's stance on Vodafone Idea's future, addressing concerns over its pending dues and the state's 49% ownership stake.
Bihar State Civil Court Employees' Association announces a two-day silent protest in January 2026 over pending service demands like pay revision and SOP. Read details.
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference. Learn how the fitment factor, projected between 1.83-2.57, will shape salaries for 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules an Army Agniveer aspirant cannot be denied a character certificate solely due to a pending criminal case where charges are not framed. Read the landmark judgment details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that a character certificate cannot be refused to an Army Agniveer aspirant solely because a criminal case is pending, especially when charges are not framed. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
Motorists in Bhubaneswar faced a chaotic day as the e-challan payment portal crashed. Long queues formed at traffic police stations, forcing many to take leave from work to clear pending fines offline. Read more about the ordeal and the government's respo
Kerala High Court sees 6% rise in case disposals, clearing over 1.09 lakh cases. However, a massive backlog of 2.58 lakh pending cases highlights urgent need for judicial reforms. Read the full analysis.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
Jharkhand govt partners with Bank of India to provide comprehensive insurance, including Rs 2 crore air accident cover, to regular & contractual employees and pensioners. A step towards financial security.
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
India's market regulator Sebi is initiating more investigations than ever, using AI and tech to track trades. While cases are more exhaustive, pending probes are rising. Read the full analysis.
Haryana govt reveals Rs 116+ crore in PMFBY crop insurance payouts are stuck for 2022-25. Bhiwani district worst affected. Steps taken for digital resolution.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.