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Reforms to be focus of PM's two-day Chintan Shivir with Union ministers

The two-day conclave on September 23 and 24 will discuss reforms, government schemes, policy implementation, inter-ministerial coordination and public service delivery

SC reserves verdict on states' power to impose additional tax, surcharge

A seven-judge Constitution Bench is examining whether states can impose a surcharge, additional tax or cess on sales or purchases based on an existing tax

India on track to add about 8 GW wind energy capacity in FY27: MNRE

India is on track to achieve 7.5-8 GW wind energy capacity addition in the current fiscal year, a senior official said on Tuesday.

SC issues notice on challenge to NCLAT ruling on convening company EGMs

The dispute concerns when the NCLT can direct an extraordinary general meeting under Section 98 of the Companies Act and whether other remedies must first be used

Govt mandates BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from Apr 1

Government has mandated compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards certification for smartphone screen protectors, requiring entities to secure regulatory approval before selling such products in India.

Delhi riots case: Sharjeel Imam gets interim bail to attend a wedding

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai allowed the plea by Imam seeking interim bail for a week to attend his cousin's wedding

Trai mandates more voice and SMS-only recharge options for consumers

The 13th amendment to Trai's consumer protection rules requires telcos to offer more voice and SMS-only STVs across different validity periods, giving consumers more recharge choices

Caste, competition, isolation: NTF report flags fault lines across campuses

The National Task Force's interim report flags academic pressure, caste-related concerns and social exclusion on campuses, as protests continue at IIT Bombay after the death of a second-year student

Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their work: Delhi HC

The high court's observations came while deciding a man's appeal challenging his conviction and five-year sentence for assaulting a labourer

Not singing all Vande Mataram stanzas should not be a crime: Supreme Court

The court referred to the Bijoe Emmanuel ruling as it considered whether a person who respectfully declines to sing can face criminal action

SAP must restore Nayara Energy services, Delhi HC says EU sanctions no bar

The court observed that SAP India's suspension of critical software support was prima facie in breach of its contract with Nayara Energy

SC seeks Centre response on plea against mandatory Vande Mataram singing

Krishna submitted that the last four stanzas of Vande Mataram expressly invoke devotion to Hindu deities, and mandating the singing of those portions violates the secular character of the nation

IIT Bombay student suicide: Students seek reforms; family seeks CBI probe

IIT Bombay student representatives sought institutional reforms after Sahil Wakode's death, while faculty rallied behind a professor named in the FIR.

Can't run only for profit: SC seeks financial records from pvt universities

The Supreme Court has directed private universities to disclose audited accounts, fee structures, surplus investments, government benefits, staffing and grievance mechanisms as part of a review

Grounds of arrest must be given in writing even under UAPA, says SC

The Supreme Court said arrested persons must be told the grounds of arrest in writing, even in cases under special laws such as UAPA, and ordered action against officers who fail to follow the rule

Doctors cannot evade govt service bond after subsidised PG education: HC

HC said the requirement of two years of compulsory government service was intended to ensure the availability of doctors in government hospitals and protect patients' right to life

IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after suicide

Wall-mounted fans will be installed across all hostels on campus and in other utility areas across the campus

IIT Bombay students seek welfare reforms, mental health focus after suicide

Students have demanded stronger mental health support and a greater role in welfare decisions after Sahil Wakode's death

Delhi to remain dry as monsoon withdraws further; rain to hit other states

The national capital will most likely see no rain on September 27, although skies are likely to turn partly cloudy from September 25

Satya Niketan collapse: Court denies bail to Hariram Gupta, cites 7 deaths

Delhi court rejected Hariram Gupta's bail plea, citing the early stage of investigation, seven deaths and his alleged involvement in work at the Satya Niketan building