The Supreme Court of India has described dowry deaths as a “severe blot” on society, highlighting that the practice continues to cause the unnatural deaths of thousands of women despite legal bans. A bench of JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation while cancelling the bail granted to a man accused in a dowry Read More…
Gold prices in the state have increased after several days of fluctuation in the market. The price of gold is now ₹13,465 per gram, while one sovereign (8 grams) is priced at ₹1,07,720. The rate of 18-carat gold has also gone up, reaching ₹11,125 per gram. For 8 grams, the price stands at ₹89,000. Meanwhile, Read More…
Cyber police have registered a case against social media platform X for failing to remove an AI-generated video critical of the Election Commission within the stipulated time. According to officials, the platform did not act within the two-hour deadline set for taking down content flagged as synthetic or misleading. A separate case has also been Read More…
Authorities have stepped up security arrangements across West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, with around 3,000 police personnel set to be deployed to maintain law and order. A senior police official said restrictions have been imposed to ensure peaceful observance of the festival. The carrying of weapons during processions has been strictly prohibited, and Read More…
Iran has rejected a US-backed peace proposal to end the ongoing conflict, calling it “deceptive” and unacceptable. Tehran instead put forward five conditions, including an end to attacks, guarantees against future aggression, and compensation for damages. It also stressed recognition of its sovereignty and role in the region. The rejection reflects deep mistrust between the Read More…
The Peshawar High Court has dismissed a petition filed by over 100 Afghan singers and musicians seeking protection from deportation, directing them instead to regularise their stay through proper legal channels. A two-member bench comprising Waqar Ahmad and Farah Jamshed rejected the plea, which had urged the court to halt their possible repatriation to Afghanistan. Read More…
The Centre has directed that households with access to piped natural gas (PNG) must switch from LPG, warning that cooking gas supply could be discontinued for those who fail to comply. The move is part of a broader push to expand gas infrastructure and reduce dependence on a single fuel source. The decision comes amid Read More…
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation a day after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The bill introduces key changes to the existing law, including provisions on punishment and the scope of protections offered to transgender persons. The amendment proposes Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday strongly condemned remarks made against Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha, terming them misogynistic and insulting. The controversy arose after A Irshad, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and UDF convener in Kayamkulam, allegedly made comments about Prathibha’s “eloquence and beauty” during an election event, while also Read More…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review preparedness in the agriculture sector amid global uncertainties. He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of fertilizers and speed up the implementation of Farmer ID to improve transparency in distribution. The minister also ordered strict action against black marketing and hoarding Read More…