Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Until 2028

The Union Cabinet has restructured the Jal Jeevan Mission, extending it to December 2028 with a total outlay of Rs 8.7 lakh crore. The focus shifts to service delivery via the 'Sujalam Bharat' digital framework.

Cabinet Approves Amendment to Transgender Rights Act

The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Transgender Persons Act, 2019, to expand the definition of transgender persons, aiming for greater inclusivity and clearer identification criteria to prevent misuse of provisions.

HC Orders Pay Parity for PUNBUS Contractual Staff

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that PUNBUS contractual drivers and conductors must receive minimum regular pay scales plus DA, equal to Punjab Roadways regulars, and be considered for regularization.

Court Orders CBI to Check Interpol Notice on Ex-MP

The Telangana High Court has instructed the CBI to determine if an Interpol red corner notice against former Rajya Sabha member KVP Ramachandra Rao is still active. The notice relates to a 2013 US bribery case involving a titanium project.

Cabinet Approves Rs 8,313 Cr Highway & Railway Projects

The Union Cabinet has approved a major highway expansion in Madhya Pradesh and two multi-tracking railway projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand, totaling Rs 8,313 crore. The projects aim to boost connectivity and freight capacity.

RPF Seizes 8kg Cannabis at Aluva Station, Arrests Man

Railway Protection Force personnel intercepted a 53-year-old man from West Bengal at Aluva railway station, seizing 8kg of cannabis concealed in plastic containers. The contraband, valued at Rs 4 lakh, was allegedly sourced from Odisha for illegal resale

Haryana Assembly Debates Jhajjar Hospital Issue

The Haryana Assembly witnessed heated discussions over the Jhajjar hospital controversy, with opposition members citing a Tribune report to highlight alleged mismanagement and patient care failures.

Four Get Life Term for 2012 Dalit Woman Gang Rape in Aligarh

An SC/ST court in Aligarh has sentenced four members of the Bablu Mewati gang to life imprisonment for the brutal gang rape and robbery of a 23-year-old newly-wed Dalit woman in 2012. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.6 lakh, with half to be paid as c

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