India News

Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC order on Nitin Gadkari's 2019 win

The high court in its order refused to dismiss the election petitions but struck off certain averments made in them with regard to the income of family members and land owned by them

Digital access is a right: SC directs KYC changes for disabled persons

It also directed different ministries to ask all regulating authorities, government or private, to follow accessibility standards as prescribed from time to time

Courts have the power to modify arbitral awards but with limitations: SC

4:1 verdict sets strict conditions for any intervention

How Indian airlines are losing crores after Pakistan closed its airspace

Bypassing Pakistani airspace is forcing Indian airlines to take longer routes and consume more fuel, pushing the estimated extra monthly cost beyond ₹307 crore

Maharashtra leads in growth and governance; Gujarat and Karnataka follows

Gujarat topped the economic chart of the country, driven by strong performance in per capita Gross State Domestic Product, Foreign Direct Investment (% of GSDP) and Gross Fixed Capital Formation

Courts have limited power to modify arbitral awards in rare cases, rules SC

Constitution Bench of the SC says modification of arbitral awards allowed only in limited cases like clerical errors, severable parts or under Article 142 to ensure complete justice

Caste census will be incorporated into the national census: Union Cabinet

India's last national census was scheduled to take place in 2021 but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

India still carrying 'poor country' tag? SC questions Prashant Bhushan

Responding to the SC bench, Bhushan noted that the claim made is not just his, but a similar concern has been flagged by former chief economists, who believe that India's poverty is on the rise

Ambani rejoins $100 billion club as Reliance, Jio rally; Adani lags behind

Mukesh Ambani gains $20 billion amid market rally; Adani rises $10 billion but remains 57% below his June 2024 peak, Forbes data shows

Speaking in favour of Pakistan wrong, it amounts to treason: Siddaramaiah

The incident had happened during a local cricket match near the Bhatra Kallurti temple in Kudupu village on the outskirts of Mangaluru, on April 27, police said

Delhi Press Patra Prakashan sues BCCI over ILP's robot dog's name 'champak'

The robotic dog was recently introduced by BCCI in partnership with global technology company wTVision and Omnicam. It made its debut during this IPL season.

SC seeks govt response on protection of affluent illegal colonies in Delhi

The Supreme Court slammed the MCD for its reliance on the PM-UDAY scheme to justify the protection of illegal structures in upscale colonies in Delhi

Gurugram gasps for air as Bandhwari fire doused, but toxic fumes fill sky

According to officials, over 25 fire tenders were deployed to control the fire that broke out at the landfill site two days ago

786 Pakistanis left India through Attari-Wagah border since Pahalgam attack

The Centre ordered Pakistani citizens to leave India by April 27 following outrage over the deadly attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people - mostly tourists - dead

Senior IPS officer Deven Bharti appointed Mumbai police commissioner

Bharti will take charge as the city's top cop later in the evening from incumbent Vivek Phansalkar, who is retiring after serving the force for 35 years

'Digital access is a right': SC directs KYC changes for disabled persons

The Supreme Court says digital access is a fundamental right under Article 21; issues 20 directions to make KYC accessible for visually impaired persons and acid attack survivors

FIR against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in '₹2,000 crore school scam'

The ACB report claimed the alleged scam is to the tune of ₹2,000 crore in the construction of 12,748 classrooms or buildings during the tenure of the previous AAP government

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against Mehul Choksi in fraud case

The non-bailable warrant against him was issued recently by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) R B Thakur

Bank holidays 2025: Are banks open on May 1st? Check the state-wise list

In celebration of Labour Day and Maharashtra Day, Indian stock markets, banks, and schools will all be closed on May 1, 2025. Workers' contributions are honoured on this official holiday

'In touch with India, Pakistan', says US official on Pahalgam terror attack

The US State Department spokesperson sidestepped a reporter's question about a Pakistani minister's claim that his country carried out 'dirty work' on behalf of the US and the UK