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Bengal urges investors to use allotted land or surrender it for projects

West Bengal urged investors to use or surrender unused land as an HPL subsidiary inaugurated a ₹6,000 crore phenol and acetone plant in Haldia to boost self-reliance

Karnataka HC upholds UBL share pledge over banks' ₹6,203 crore claim

The Karnataka High Court held that banks' personal guarantee and contractual restrictions did not create a proprietary interest overriding the pledge of Mallya's UBL shares

Datanomics: India ranks 2nd globally in internet shutdowns despite decline

During a recent protest against alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision, authorities imposed internet shutdowns in parts of Delhi, citing security concerns.

Delhi HC seeks replies on plea against non-dairy products sold as paneer

The PIL seeks inspections and action against non-dairy substitutes sold as paneer without disclosure. The Delhi High Court gave authorities six weeks to respond to the plea

SC directs Railways to insure all counter tickets from October 27 onwards

The Supreme Court has made insurance coverage for railway counter tickets mandatory from October 27, on the same terms as online bookings, with the Railway Board accountable.

Explained: What laws protect Indian seafarers working in conflict zones

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law

Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled

The DMRC said over 85 per cent of metro network (258 stations) remained fully operational, accessible and functional for commuters

Delhi Police asks sacked JNU professor, Congress MP Akoijam to join probe

The notice comes after the university initiated action against the MP following its internal enquiry

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM

Gandhi made the remarks after meeting some students, including those from Congress youth wing NSUI, who were injured during recent protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Absence of name from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion, ECI tells Bombay HC

Special Intensive Revision is a fresh preparation of electoral rolls and not a Special Summary Revision where the existing roll is only updated, the Election Commission said

Delhi HC seeks FSSAI stand on PIL against non-dairy, analogous 'paneer'

The petitioners contended that a person consuming a paneer-based product in a hotel or a restaurant has no means to know whether the dish is prepared using actual paneer or a dairy analogue

Delhi High Court sets 90-day notice rule for allotment of Ramlila grounds

The court has directed authorities to frame annual allotment guidelines, publish notices at least 90 days in advance, and assess competing applications using clear criteria

Jantar Mantar belongs to people of India, we will reclaim it: Rahul Gandhi

His remarks came after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Das and Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail

CBI files supplementary chargesheet in Neet-UG 2026 paper leak case

On May 12, the NTA cancelled the exam held on May 3 amid paper leak allegations. A re-examination was conducted on June 21

Govt plans to roll out BS-VII emission norms in 3 phases from April 2029

The proposed BS-VII norms aim to cut emissions across pollutants by 20-50 per cent, with stricter limits on vehicle emissions under real-world driving conditions

Govt ambulance drivers to go on strike in Karnataka over salary hike demand

If the strike goes ahead, it would hit the state's main free emergency ambulance network, with about 3,200 ambulance drivers and EMTs unavailable from Wednesday night

CJP being 'funded by donors' in US, says American Singer Mary Millben

Millben made these remarks as supporters of Opposition and CJP are protesting in New Delhi to demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls

Blackstone plans to invest $100 bn in India, eyes real estate, heathcare

Blackstone plans to expand its India exposure from $50 billion to $100 billion, targeting sectors including data centres, healthcare, manufacturing and financial services

DGCA bans powerbank model after fire on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight

Following an onboard fire scare, the DGCA has directed airlines to prevent passengers from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 powerbank on any flight in India