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SC quashes Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention, fines UP govt ₹10 lakh

The top court set aside the Allahabad High Court order that had upheld Mulla Afroz's detention and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on the UP government for passing "an illegal preventive detention order."

SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The hearing comes amid questions over the poll panel's decision-making process, after reports claimed that two Election Commissioners objected to several SIR-related orders

Under-18 social media ban: Centre plans changes to IT intermediary rules

Government tells Supreme Court it will make age restrictions a statutory obligation for platforms after bench pushes for enforceable safeguards

First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra for bullet train project

The 14-metre-high and as-wide structure was launched over National Highway-3 at Dive-Anjur village in the Bhiwandi area

Bengal CM assures Indian Oil of facilitating land for expansion in Haldia

Adhikari said he has taken up the matter with the port authorities to ensure that the land is made available to Indian Oil Corporation for its proposed expansion

Delhi set to get warmer after rainy, unusually cool Monday; dry spell ahead

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a partly cloudy sky and no rain across Delhi on September 29.

India so far successfully navigated crude supply disruption, says Puri

"So far we have navigated that uncertainty. In fact, I would say we have insulated ourselves from the turbulence," Puri said while speaking about the country's energy security

India's carbon paradox: Big emitter but small per-capita footprint

India's GHG emissions have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent since 1990, more than twice the global rate of 1.5 per cent

West Bengal CM assures land for IOC's proposed expansion project in Haldia

Kolkata to host India Energy Week 2027; public sector oil and gas companies have ₹17,600 crore worth of projects underway in West Bengal, says Puri

Naveen takes MMDR fight to streets, urges Odisha to oppose implementation

BJD chief says amended mining law will erode Odisha's taxation powers over mineral rights; party plans district campaign and economic blockade if law is not withdrawn

SC Collegium recommends 3 chief justices of HCs as judges of apex court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as judges of the apex court.

Labour Ministry starts 90-day Shram Samvad campaign across 316 districts

Shram Samvad campaign will cover industrial clusters across 316 districts, with consultations involving industry, lawyers, chartered accountants and other stakeholders

SC takes suo motu cognisance of Delhi-NCR rape cases, seeks accountability

Supreme Court directs registry to initiate suo motu proceedings over rape and sexual assault cases, raising concerns about law enforcement and public safety in Delhi-NCR

Supreme Court refuses interim stay on UPI MDR, seeks Centre's response

Justice Bagchi asked whether the charge was a tax or fee and, if it was neither, what was the legal basis for imposing it. He also questioned the nature of the service for which the payment was being

SC stays Delhi HC directions on search of advocate's office in GST case

Supreme Court questions how GST authorities can segregate attorney-client privileged material while staying directions permitting examination of seized computer data

SC reserves order on front-of-pack labels, questions FSSAI over timeline

Supreme Court questions FSSAI over its proposed 365-day voluntary compliance period and the need for fresh stakeholder consultation on front-of-pack food labels

SAT disposes of appeals by five FPIs named in Hindenburg report

The five FPIs had moved SAT claiming that Sebi rules mandate the adjudicating officer to form an opinion on whether a formal inquiry should be held

Coast Guard averts tanker mishap off Paradip weeks after Ocean Winner sank

Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying around 9,000 tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members, developed a dangerous list after engine failure and flooding

Russian crude import falls to 5-month low as refiners diversify supply

India's total crude imports averaged about 5.3 million barrels a day in September, up roughly 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) from August and 700,000 barrels a day from a year earlier

India should enhance power grid capacity, congestion management: Report

India should focus on grid-enhancement technologies, dynamic congestion management, besides testing and cybersecurity to fix the stress on its power grids, a Ficci-Nangia white paper said on Monday.