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SC seeks stronger mechanism to tackle over 800K execution petitions

The Supreme Court said collecting pendency figures every six months was not enough and sought a mechanism to track the actual disposal of execution petitions

Vande Mataram row puts secularism, conscience and penal law to the test

T M Krishna's challenge to the six-stanza mandate raises questions over secularism, freedom of conscience and whether respectful non-participation can attract penal consequences

DDA orders safety audit of all high-rise buildings constructed before 2001

The move comes against the backdrop of building collapses, including the one in Satya Niketan, which claimed the lives of seven people.

All states, UTs may notify labour code rules by Oct 31: Labour Secretary

Ten states have already published their rules, while the remaining states and Union Territories have issued drafts for consultation, Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar said

Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "destroying" India's democratic architecture

Assam approves rules for compulsory registration of Muslim marriages

The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved rules for compulsory registration of Muslim marriages in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Will hold protests if CEC Kumar doesn't resign in 48 hrs: CJP's Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saying that Jantar Mantar 2.0 will definitely happen if Kumar does not resign

SC revises order in Noida DM Roopam's case; limits stay to HC strictures

The Supreme Court clarified that its stay in the Noida DM Medha Roopam case covers the HC's strictures and compensation direction, not its order quashing Akriti Chaudhary's NSA detention

Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1,500 evacuated from Gajapati

Over 1,500 people have already been evacuated, and the Odisha government directed the district administration to be very vigilant to ensure that no person is trapped in floodwater

Current drought situation could be worse than 1972, says Maharashtra CM

The 1972 drought affected nearly 25 million people in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government is taking measures to support farmers amid the current crisis

SC Collegium recommends 12 additional judges as permanent judges in 4 HCs

The appointments cover the high courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati, with five additional judges approved for permanent appointment in Andhra Pradesh

Delhi's sewage challenge: 4 in 10 homes still lack sewer connections

The sewage connection gap highlights the scale of Delhi's infrastructure challenge, with the government linking expanded treatment to its Yamuna clean-up efforts

9 dead after sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida

The sleeper bus caught fire near the 33-km milestone in Greater Noida's Jewar area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday; 20 passengers were rescued safely

No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi

Speaking to participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP's approach to governance would remain rooted in service regardless of how high it rises in politics

Delhi to stay dry as monsoon withdraws; heavy rain expected across India

The IMD said the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date of September 25.

Pak strikes 10 Afghan sites after accusing it of attacks as tensions rise

Islamabad said it targeted sites used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan, a day after Taliban forces allegedly fired drones and shelled Pakistani border posts

India's electrification rate could rise to 32% by 2035: IEA report

The IEA says India's electrification rate could rise from 19 per cent to 32 per cent by 2035, led by transport, while lower fuel imports could reduce its energy import bill.

Trade bodies call for 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest MDR levy

Business associations plan a No UPI Day on October 2 to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate set to apply to UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15

Two in 5 overnight trips in rural India for medical care, shows data

Medical treatment accounts for 38.4% of rural overnight trips, with health journeys costing households far more than leisure travel

Opposition demands CEC's arrest, poll body says 'unanimity' in decisions

Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK step up attack on Gyanesh Kumar over reported objections within poll panel