The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the JKBOSE to take strict action against private schools found to be arbitrarily increasing fees and violating established regulations.
A medical college professor in Bengaluru has been booked for sexual harassment after he allegedly proposed to a female student in a classroom, leading to a physical altercation with students, with videos of the incident going viral.
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to businessman Rajesh Bothra in connection with the Rotomac 'scam', citing the likelihood of a prolonged trial.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Centre regarding the eligibility of non-devotees to challenge the customs of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, during a hearing on religious freedom and discrimination against women at religious sites.
Pakistan has increased security measures in Islamabad and surrounding areas as the US and Iran prepare for another round of peace talks. The move follows an announcement by former US President Donald Trump that American negotiators would be in Pakistan for discussions aimed at resolving the conflict between the two nations.
The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order declaring UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case, allowing the Enforcement Directorate to proceed with confiscating his assets.
Iranian news agencies have denied reports of Iranian officials travelling to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States, even as Pakistan prepares for potential talks and faces criticism from Israel.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) following reports that a journalist was unlawfully apprehended and subjected to physical torture by the Rajkot Crime Branch police. The NHRC is seeking a detailed report on the investigation and the journalist's health.
Delhi Traffic Police issued over 1,200 challans for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with the western range recording the highest number of violations.
Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 1,200 motorists for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with thousands more fined for other traffic violations.
A CAG report has revealed significant deficiencies in the management and security of prisons in Odisha, including shortages of staff, infrastructure, and equipment, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates and the public.
Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding alleged fees imposed on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions amid fragile ceasefire agreements and ongoing disputes with Israel over Lebanon.
An alleged cattle smuggler was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a police encounter. The accused sustained a bullet injury during retaliatory firing and has been hospitalised. Police recovered weapons, tools for cattle slaughter, and a live bovine from his possession.
A contractor involved in the construction of a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Mehrauli, Delhi, has been arrested following the drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old child. Police are also investigating the role of the farmhouse owner.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
A Mumbai court has denied bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing his lack of training on electric vehicles and negligence.
WADA President Witold Banka acknowledges India's doping problem but recognises sincere efforts to address it, including participation in Operation Upstream.
Bengaluru Traffic Police registered 634 cases of drunken driving and collected fines for over-speeding violations during a week-long special drive across the city.
The Delhi High Court has intervened in a dispute between Delhi Public School, Dwarka, and parents over fee hikes, ordering the reinstatement of expelled students and directing partial fee payments.
The Delhi High Court has intervened in a fee dispute between Delhi Public School, Dwarka, and parents, ordering the reinstatement of 25 expelled students and directing parents to pay 50% of outstanding fees.
Five young men were arrested in Hyderabad for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts and riding with multiple passengers without helmets, after a video of their actions went viral on social media.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.
The Election Commission has issued a notice to LDF convener T P Ramakrishnan following a complaint by the UDF regarding a recorded announcement from an LDF campaign vehicle, which allegedly made communal remarks against the IUML. The UDF claims the LDF is running a communal campaign, similar to a previous controversy during the 2024 general elections.
Three shop owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly selling beauty products made in Pakistan, which are prohibited for import.
China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address their ongoing military conflict, following Pakistan's operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan and UN reports questioning Pakistan's evidence of militant presence in Afghanistan.
Police in Una, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a class 6 student who was reportedly abducted and held captive for several hours.
Afghanistan's anti-doping programme has collapsed since the Taliban's return to power, with no tests conducted for three years and the country's exiled anti-doping chief admitting there is currently 'no hope'. The programme faces numerous challenges, including a lack of Doping Control Officers, logistical issues, and political instability.
Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.
The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.
...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Neeraj Bawana-Naveen Bali gang, recovering illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.
The Congress party has called on the BJP-led government to adopt a unified national approach to restore India's role as a voice for peace, criticising the government's foreign policy and its impact on India's global standing.
Superstar Vijay's highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan' has been leaked online in high definition ahead of its theatrical release, prompting swift legal action and industry condemnation.
Iran has strongly criticised US plans to impose a blockade on its ports, warning that maritime security across the Persian Gulf region would be jeopardised if its own security is threatened.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that claiming a particular religion is the 'only true religion' is inappropriate in a secular country like India and could violate laws against disparaging other faiths. The court dismissed a petition filed by a Reverend Father, stating that such claims could fall under Section 295A of the IPC, which addresses acts intended to outrage religious feelings.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a constitutional challenge regarding gender discrimination within Parsi personal law, specifically focusing on whether a Parsi woman loses her religious identity upon marrying outside the community.
The Gujarat government has introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, aiming to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, regardless of religion. This follows a similar move by Uttarakhand and excludes Scheduled Tribes and groups with protected customary rights.
Uttarakhand STF arrests Rinku Sharma, an interstate shooter, for the 2020 murder of Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami, revealing political rivalry and a turf war as motives.
