On the 50th anniversary of India's Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, three survivors—Ranjita, Govind, and Lingamma—share their harrowing journeys from forced labor to freedom, highlighting the persistent struggle against this cruel system.
A special court in Ludhiana has sentenced a father and son to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for possessing 1.7 kg of heroin. The conviction highlights the judicial stance on drug trafficking and the validity of police testimony.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that property gifts from elderly can be annulled if relatives neglect care, even without explicit maintenance clauses in the deed.
Bidhannagar City Police launches repeated outreach sessions in Salt Lake and New Town housing complexes to combat digital-arrest scams targeting elderly residents, following multiple high-value fraud cases.
A Kolkata app-cab driver was arrested after allegedly filming and misbehaving with two female passengers, leading to police intervention at a traffic guard.
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has increased the honorarium for contractual drivers and conductors operating rural buses under the Chief Minister's Janta Seva Yojana by 14 paise per kilometer, effective immediately.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Cantonment Board to grant revised pay scales to employees, citing arbitrary conduct and constitutional violations. Court orders arrears with interest.
Violent protests erupted in Dhaka as government employees and political activists clashed with police, demanding pay scale implementation and a UN-led probe into a leader's death, targeting interim head Muhammad Yunus.
The sit-in protest by the family of suspended lecturer Manohar Lal Bhadu, who died by suicide in Jaipur, concluded after government assurances to meet key demands including a job and FIR against SOG officials.
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav was arrested in a 1995 forgery case following a dramatic late-night incident in Patna. The arrest has sparked political reactions and legal scrutiny.
A detailed analysis of the 2017 elections for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in Dharashiv-Osmanabad district, Maharashtra, highlighting key political outcomes and local governance shifts.
Analysis of how the parliamentary system is being undermined by executive disregard for accountability, with long-term implications for India's democratic framework and institutional integrity.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has expressed grave concern over traffic and safety hazards near girls' schools during peak hours, summoning the DGP (Traffic) and directing state authorities to take immediate action.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated a budget of Rs 4.70 to 5.30 crore to establish dog shelters in major cities, aiming to reduce human-animal conflicts and accelerate animal birth control centers across municipal corporations.
Nagpur's 55th mayor, Neeta Thakre, discusses her political journey, focusing on water security, sewerage management, cleanliness, and women's healthcare in an exclusive interview.
A high-level inquiry into the escape of two inmates from Ayodhya district jail revealed critical CCTV cameras were non-functional for 16 hours, leading to strict action against 15 jail officials for gross negligence.
Haryana's Animal Husbandry Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced plans to quadruple livestock farmer income by 2047, aligning with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision, at the 41st State-Level Livestock Exhibition in Kurukshetra.
A Ludhiana resident filed a formal complaint after parking staff demanded ₹100 for a five-minute stop at Bhadhaur House market, highlighting systemic extortion and lack of oversight by the Municipal Corporation.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge demands PM Modi apologize for 'Goebbelsian' propaganda against ex-PM Manmohan Singh, calling it an insult to Sikh religion and linking it to US pressure.
A detailed look at the 2017 Kolhapur Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, examining the political dynamics, key outcomes, and their implications for Maharashtra's local governance.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited border outposts in Kathua, emphasizing advanced technology to address evolving challenges. He later chaired a security review meeting, praising efforts against terrorism and urging sustained coordination.
A contractual worker in Lucknow suffered severe neck and face cuts from banned Chinese manjha, marking the third such incident in three days. Residents demand strict enforcement against sellers and flyers.
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to submit a detailed affidavit within 15 days outlining measures taken to combat cybercrime and a timeline for pending actions, expressing dissatisfaction over delayed progress.
Hansi police have solved the blind murder of property dealer Subhash Chandra within two days, arresting the main accused Gurmeet. DGP announced a Rs 50,000 reward for the police team's scientific investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached a Gurugram property worth Rs 13.48 crore in a railway freight fraud case involving misdeclaration of goods, bringing total attachments to Rs 16.15 crore.
A series of devastating road accidents in Kanpur Dehat, Varanasi, and Jaunpur districts of Uttar Pradesh has resulted in at least eight fatalities and thirteen injuries over the past 24 hours, highlighting urgent road safety concerns.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to dismantle the entire illegal supply chain of banned Chinese manjha, treating related deaths as equivalent to murder. The state will implement a zero-tolerance policy with strict enforc
Panic grips Shahpuria village in Sirsa district after a leopard sighting in nearby fields, with similar reports emerging from villages along the Rajasthan-Haryana border over the past month, prompting demands for forest department action.
In a shocking incident in Mandsaur, BJP councillor Shahid's wife Rubina was stabbed to death. Police arrested her step-son Sahil and his neighbour, citing family tensions over the marriage as the motive.
Iranian officials announce a constructive beginning in discussions with the United States regarding the nuclear program, signaling potential diplomatic progress amid ongoing tensions.