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Clashes erupt in Kokrajhar after mob violence; RAF deployed, internet blocked

Kokrajhar/ Guwahati, Jan. 20 -- Fresh violence broke out in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Tuesday, allegedly involving Bodo and Adivasi groups, a day after a mob attack left one person dead. Authoriti... Read More


'Contempt of court': SC slams Maneka for criticism of orders on stray dogs

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticised former Union minister Maneka Gandhi over remarks she made about the court's orders in the ongoing stray dog matter, with the bench... Read More


SC mulls closing petitions related to hate speeches pending since 2021

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it is likely to close most of the petitions pending since 2021 on hate speeches, in which it had directed police to suo motu register FIRs ... Read More


No refund for last-minute cancellations on VB Sleeper, Amrit Bharat II

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Passengers travelling on the newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat II trains will face stricter ticket cancellation rules, including loss of the entire f... Read More


China's population shrinks for fourth straight year as births hit a record low

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- China's population fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, underscoring mounting demographic pressure on the world's second-most populous country despite an expandi... Read More


SC junks plea on judicial reforms, calls it 'publicity interest litigation'

New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Taking strong note of a PIL seeking sweeping judicial reforms, the Supreme Court on Monday expressed displeasure over what it termed a "publicity interest litigation" and junked ... Read More


Drugs & Magic Remedies Act: L-Gs of 5 UTs empowered to take action

New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union territories will now have the power to authorise officers to search any premises or seize any record related to misleading ad... Read More


Cong, SAD, BJP 'looted' state for decades, says Punjab CM Mann

Chandigarh, Jan. 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday lashed out at the Opposition parties, alleging that they have no vision for the state and are only waiting for their turn to loot t... Read More


PM Modi calls on startups to focus on deep tech, global leadership in 10 yrs

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Indian startups to shift their gaze to manufacturing, deep technology and global leadership, saying the next decade of the Startup In... Read More


Central govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Centre on Friday blocked access links to 242 illegal online betting and gambling websites, stepping up enforcement under the Online Gaming Act as the government intensifies a... Read More