Hong Kong’s top court ruled in favor of the LGBTQ community, granting same-sex couples equal housing and inheritance rights, overturning a govt decision. This follows a 2023 ruling rejecting same-sex marriage legalization but urging the creation of an alternative legal framework. The victory concludes a six-year legal battle initiated by Nick Infinger.
Over the past two years, 33 on-duty police officers in Delhi have died due to murders or reckless driving. In 2023, 14 officers, including constables and inspectors, lost their lives. In 2022, 19 personnel, ranging from head constables to multitasking staff, died. Including 18 more casualties from 2022, the total toll reaches 51, according to […]
In Hyderabad, employees at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch successfully prevented a senior citizen from losing ₹13 lakh in a scam involving a fake ‘digital arrest’. The fraudsters targeted a 61-year-old child specialist, telling him he was under digital arrest and must not reveal it to anyone. Vigilant bank staff recognized the scam […]
In a major victory for the Uttar Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of land acquisition initiated by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The acquisition was aimed at the integrated development of the Yamuna Expressway and surrounding areas in Gautam Budh Nagar, supporting the state’s growth and infrastructure plans.
A photo of 28 Kerala police personnel posing on the 18 steps, ‘Pathinettampadi’, of the Sabarimala temple sparked outrage among devotees and Hindu organizations. The image, showing officers with their backs to the sanctum sanctorum, was seen as a breach of tradition. Senior officials, including ADGP S Sreejith, ordered an immediate inquiry, with KE Baiju […]
National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against 12 individuals linked to the August 2024 attack on BJP leader Priyangu Pandey’s convoy in West Bengal’s Batpara region. Three individuals were arrested on August 28 for firing at Pandey’s car during a 12-hour shutdown in Bengal, following a protest over a trainee doctor’s murder.
Supreme Court urged authorities to adopt creative and effective measures to tackle unruly behavior by air passengers, emphasizing strict adherence to aviation norms. This directive followed a plea by 72-year-old woman who was urinated on by an intoxicated co-passenger aboard an Air India flight from New York to Delhi in 2022. Bench suggested strategies like […]
NR Ramesh, president of the Anti-Corruption Forum and BJP leader, has accused the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) of misappropriating ₹46,300 crore of public funds over the past decade. In a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ramesh implicates BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath, 18 senior IAS officers, and several other officials in a major municipal […]
Bengal BJP is urging UN intervention in the Bangladesh crisis, highlighting the targeting of Hindus. In response to the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das, they are organizing a massive protest in Kolkata, including a torch rally and a border blockade. The BJP calls on the global community to unite on this issue and invites […]
Andhra Pradesh govt is reassessing its past agreements with the Adani Group following accusations of unethical conduct in public-private partnerships. Finance Minister stressed the commitment to protect citizens’ welfare and the state’s economy. Probe also covers allegations involving the previous Jaganmohan Reddy administration. Agreements may be annulled if any misconduct is uncov...
One month after India and China agreed to disengage at the Depsang Plains and Demchok sectors along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, patrols by both sides are proceeding as per agreed protocols, according to defense sources. The disengagement, finalized on October 21, has allowed the resumption of regular patrols in these […]
Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR filed against a lawyer, who was accused of rape, criminal intimidation, and cheating by his schoolmate. The woman, whom the lawyer had been legally assisting, had returned to Pune from the USA with her child after her marriage became strained. The court ruled in favor of the lawyer, […]
Karnataka High Court adjourned the hearing on the plea seeking the transfer of the MUDA site allotment scam investigation to the CBI until December 10. The plea, filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna, questioned the credibility of the Lokayukta investigation. The petitioner expressed a lack of faith in the Lokayukta police and requested the case be […]
The renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru strongly condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, criticizing the country’s drift from democratic principles. He said the importance of upholding democracy and condemned religious or demographic persecution. He urged Bangladesh’s citizens to work towards a democratic nation where everyone enjoys fundamental rights and fr...
On 25 November, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 initiative, with an allocation of ₹1,435 crore. The project aims to overhaul the existing PAN/TAN system to enhance efficiency and improve taxpayer convenience. This initiative is expected to streamline processes and provide better services to taxpayers across the country.