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SC to courts: Show courage, drop cases before trial if proof not strong

NEW DELHI: Criminal proceedings bring strain and social stigma, the SC said on Thursday, urging courts, particularly trial courts, to show “clarity and courage” to discharge an accused at the framing of charges itself when the materia Read More

Ex-CJI Gavai says ONOE bill does not violate constitution’s basic structure

NEW DELHI: Former chief justice of India BR Gavai told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that the simultaneous elections bill does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. Read More

35-Year-Old Gorakhpur Woman Who Eloped With 15-Year-Old Nephew Found, Taken Into Police Custody

During questioning, it was revealed that the minor boy and the woman had developed a close relationship and had intended to marry, despite the age gap and family ties Go to Source Read More

Rera only facilitating builders in default: SC

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday said it is high time all states rethought the constitution of the real estate regulatory authority (Rera) as the institution is doing nothing except “facilitating” defaulting builders. Read More

Just move your heels: A 3-min trick may reduce post-meal sugar spike

NEW DELHI: What if lowering your blood sugar did not require a treadmill, gym membership or even standing up? Read More

Use earphones on planes or face action

NEW DELHI: Next time you play music on an aircraft without using earphones, you may face penal action. Read More

Kiren Rijiju releases video of women Congress MPs in verbal confrontation in Speaker chamber

NEW DELHI: The row over Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s statement that last week he was forced to request PM Narendra Modi not to speak during the debate on motion of thanks to President because of the fear that some of Congress’ women M Read More

‘Caste By Birth Remains Same Despite Conversion To Another Religion, Marriage’: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court ruled that caste by birth remains unchanged despite religious conversion or marriage, dismissing an appeal in an SC/ST Act case involving assault allegations. Read More

Oppn attacks PM Modi, stages protest in Parliament complex

NEW DELHI: Opposition MPs Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament complex over the India-US interim trade deal, accusing Modi govt of surrendering Indian interests. Read More

Spoke truth in House, won’t back down, asserts Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he spoke the truth in Parliament and will not back down even if BJP moves a privilege motion or files a police case against him. Read More

Parliament passes bill to bring legal clarity to labour issues

NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday passed Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to bring legal clarity over labour issues. Read More

Jairam Ramesh beats hasty retreat after SC gives him a mouthful

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh had to beat a retreat in Supreme Court on Thursday with a CJI Surya Kant-led bench taking exception to what it called a “design” to challenge an SC order and threate Read More