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Only Supreme Court can rein in ED: Kapil Sibal after raids on I-PAC

Sibal's remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action in West Bengal ignited high drama, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unexpectedly storming into the sites during raids

Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15 for civic polls in 29 cities

The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part

Gadkari introduces new safety rules in sleeper buses to prevent accidents

Existing buses to be retrofitted with a fire detection system, emergency exits with hammers, and emergency lighting, Gadkari said

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR

Delhi's overall AQI climbed to 325 at 8 am, with Anand Vihar and Nehru Nagar among the worst-polluted sites; 27 of 39 stations record air quality in the 'very poor' category

Sudden showers intensify cold wave in Delhi-NCR; heavy rain alert for South

Contrasting weather patterns prevailed across India on January 9, with dense fog and cold wave conditions in the north, while an intensifying deep depression threatens heavy rain in the south

Odisha approves ₹55,783 cr projects, set to create over 14,500 jobs

The project proposals were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

Fix parole bond terms based on prisoner's financial status: Rajasthan HC

The court said poverty is not a crime, while expressing strong displeasure over the mechanical attitude of authorities in demanding sureties from poor prisoners for release on parole

After Census notification, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh chalk out plans

States begin planning Census 2027 houselisting from April, with Odisha and Uttar Pradesh among the first to roll out the digital exercise

Datanomics: Low rate of conviction under UAPA, but rise in arrests

UAPA sees thousands of arrests but few convictions, with nearly 90% of cases pending, raising concerns over prolonged detention and due process

Karnataka to host India's first commercial quantum computer: Priyank Kharge

The move is seen as a major step towards positioning Karnataka as a national hub for advanced quantum technologies, Kharge said

Judiciary can't order GST cuts on air purifiers, Centre tells Delhi HC

The Centre said it is a settled law that courts do not substitute themselves for constitutionally-designated decision makers, particularly in matters involving economic policy and fiscal structuring

Madhav Gadgil: Ecologist who played key role in Western Ghats' conservation

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose work reshaped conservation policy and the Western Ghats debate, leaves behind a legacy rooted in science, equity and fearless truth-telling

US court orders Zoho's Sridhar Vembu to post $1.7 bn bond in divorce case

A US court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond in his divorce case and halted a restructuring to protect his ex-wife's asset rights

West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person

The clarification comes a day after reports emerged that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen had been directed to appear in person as part of SIR proceedings to clarify a point regarding his age

CIC issues notice to CGHS official, fines DJB officer over RTI lapses

The commission also directed CGHS to revisit several queries and provide records after invoking the severability clause under Section 10 of the RTI Act

Lunatic fringe protests won't define JNU: Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit

Pandit said that "some slogans were raised two days ago," but the university "bounced back within 24 hours"

Karnataka cabinet to challenge VBG RAM G Act in court, rejects rollout

A cabinet note on the subject said the VBG RAM G is in violation of right to work and livelihood of the citizens as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India

ED moves Calcutta HC as Mamata arrives at I-PAC official's home during raid

In a statement issued later in the day, the ED alleged that its proceedings were disrupted after the chief minister arrived at the residence along with a large number of police officials

Delhi High Court refuses stay on order for private school fee panels

The court, which refused to stay the notification, extended the time from January 10 to January 20 for the constitution of such committees

Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission

The announcement comes as the EC began issuing notices to 9.4 million people on Wednesday due to discrepancies in their records