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SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices

Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications with regard to acquiring land for the project will be revoked

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister

Naidu, during his maiden visit to Ranchi, said every sector, including civil aviation, must take responsibility and plan proactively to minimise the impact on citizens and the country

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

The counsel urged the bench that hearing in the case may be stopped till the mediation outcome

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of the Great Nicobar project to attack the government

Super El Niño 2026 threat grows: Why India could face major risks

A developing Super El Niño risks weakening India's monsoon, hurting farm output, raising food prices and intensifying heatwaves, posing risks to the economy at large

IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'

The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25

Simultaneous polls could save ₹7 trillion: Joint parliamentary panel chief

JPC chairman PP Chaudhary claimed that if simultaneous elections are held, the country will save ₹7 trillion, increasing the GDP by 1.6 per cent

NTA strengthens leadership with appointment of DG, ADG level officers

This move comes after NEET-UG 2026, conducted on May 3, was cancelled by the NTA on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak

High power costs put cooling out of reach in India's parched heart

Rising electricity costs is worsening heat stress for low-income households

SC allows euthanasia of rabid, ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs

The Supreme Court said civic authorities may euthanise dangerous stray dogs after veterinary assessment in areas facing serious public safety threats

Court denies interim bail to Umar Khalid, says grounds not justified

A Delhi court rejected Umar Khalid's interim bail plea in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, citing insufficient grounds for temporary release

SC asks SpiceJet to seek Delhi HC relief on Rs 144 crore payment timeline

The Supreme Court asked SpiceJet to move the Delhi High Court for more time to pay Rs 144 crore to Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways

Grap-1 restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'poor'

CAQM has imposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) across Delhi-NCR after the region's air quality slipped into the "poor" category

AIOCD to go ahead with May 20 strike despite states opting out of protest

AIOCD will continue with its proposed nationwide strike against online pharmacies despite several state retail pharmacy associations opting out of the protest

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri (Retd) passes away

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP veteran Major General (Retd) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri passed away in Dehradun after a prolonged illness, prompting tributes from political leaders

Delhi HC lists CBI plea in excise policy case for May 25 after bench change

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, as it ruled that the case was wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu disburses ₹262 crore aid to fishermen families

The state offers financial aid of ₹20,000 to each eligible fisherman's family

Rahul Gandhi warns of 'economic storm', attacks Modi govt over fuel hike

He claimed that the financial modifications made by the Prime Minister would inevitably collapse, with the common citizen bearing the heaviest burden

Messi tour organiser files complaint against ex-Bengal min Aroop Biswas

Dutta lodged his complaint barely hours after the newly appointed sports minister of the BJP government, Nisith Pramanik, announced his decision to reopen the Messi case