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In-kind welfare transfers helped 220 mn in 2022-23; Bengal top beneficiary

An NSO study finds that in-kind welfare transfers helped 15.8 per cent of Indians move into higher consumption classes, with West Bengal recording the highest share among major states

Supreme Court to examine if court fees without upper limit amount to tax

The Supreme Court will examine whether uncapped ad valorem court fees amount to taxation while hearing a plea challenging Kerala's 2025 court fee hikes and the absence of a ceiling

MEA rejects Congress criticism over Jaishankar-Rubio meeting in Mumbai

The ministry said hosting foreign dignitaries in different Indian cities has been a longstanding practice, rejecting Congress claims that the US had 'summoned' Jaishankar to Mumbai

India yet to integrate environment with development planning: Nitin Desai

TERI's Nitin Desai says environmental concerns have limited influence over development policies, while experts flag climate finance challenges and weakening global cooperation.

India is shaping how OpenAI builds products, says CTO Vijaye Raji

Applications chief Vijaye Raji says the company is building Hindi voices and courting Indian developers and enterprises

SC seeks Centre's response to plea for curbs on children's social media use

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea seeking age-based social media restrictions and safeguards to protect children from online exploitation and harmful content

Flood, drought vulnerabilities increasingly converge across India: Study

IIT Roorkee researchers find a growing concentration of districts vulnerable to both floods and droughts, with multi-hazard hotspots emerging across northern and eastern India

Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained on way to 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

While Dipke was picked up from his home in Jhandewalan, Bora was detained in Mandi House, both in Central Delhi

Don't bulldoze delimitation Bill again, call all-party meet: Kharge to Modi

In a letter to the prime minister, the Congress chief said both Houses remain unprorogued 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13

Delhi SIR: Reverification begins for 4.7 mn voters dropped from draft rolls

CEO Ashok Kumar said around 25 lakh of 33.12 lakh cases involving notices for non-mapping or logical discrepancies have been resolved, ahead of the final electoral rolls due on December 4

FSSAI issues notice to Radisson Blu Delhi operator over hygiene lapses

According to the FSSAI, poor maintenance of premises and equipment was observed, including rusted machinery, freezer leakage, and deficiencies in refrigeration, temperature monitoring, ventilation

Delhi police serves notice to Abhijeet Dipke ahead of CJP protest today

The protest march is scheduled for 5 pm at Central Park, but police have cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, while the NDMC has announced the park's closure for two days

SC seeks Centre, NCPCR's response on social media risks to children

Filed by an Indore school, the PIL seeks mandatory age verification, parental consent and safeguards against cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and harmful content; next hearing is scheduled for Dec 7

SC declines urgent hearing on closure of Central Park ahead of CJP protest

Court said it hoped 'better sense will prevail' among all concerned, citing the impact on small shopkeepers, while leaving open the possibility of intervention if the closure causes business losses

Can every citizen claim to be journalist? SC says issue needs 'examination'

Hearing pleas on journalists allegedly manhandled during Delhi protests, the top court says protection may vary for accredited, freelance journalists and influencers

Delhi protest: Central Park shut, security tightened in Connaught Place

Delhi is preparing for the CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest with extensive security arrangements and restrictions around Central Park in Connaught Place

Traffic curbs imposed, heavy security ahead of CJP's march in Delhi today

Traffic restrictions are expected on key central Delhi roads from 3 pm on Friday as security is tightened around Connaught Place ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march called by CJP

Supreme Court hears contempt plea on order against Metro restrictions

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar tendered unconditional apologies to the Supreme Court in a case linked to restrictions during Delhi protests.

SC upholds Bombay HC ruling quashing Yes Bank's ₹8,415-cr AT1 write-off

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash Yes Bank's ₹8,415-crore AT1 bond write-off, ruling that the administrator lacked the legal authority.

AI agents accessed Indian firms' records without authorisation: Cert-In

Indian organisations failed to detect unauthorised access by AI models and agents, while AI companies voluntarily disclosed the incidents to Cert-In, the cyber agency said