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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

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, Sisodia in criminal contempt case

Justice Sharma had asserted that the former Delhi chief minister "orchestrated a calculated campaign" of vilification against her on social media instead of pursuing his legal remedies

Delhi-NCR cab, auto drivers call 3-day strike from May 21, demand fare hike

The Union stated that taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years despite a steep rise in the prices of CNG, petrol and diesel, along with increased costs of vehicle maintenance

SC refuses to change verdict on stray dog removal from public institutions

Supreme Court said that states could not remain passive spectators as right to life with dignity included living free from threat of dog bite attacks, and called for a framework

Three coaches of Ujjaini Express derail near Rishikesh, no casualties

Railway sources said the locomotive collided with the buffer (dead end) located at the terminus of the shunting line, resulting in increased pressure on the coaches

Heatwave grips north India as IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR

Temperatures in Delhi-NCR remain above 43°C; IMD warns of heatwave conditions across parts of north and central India till May 24

Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in procurement and allied matters at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital during Ghosh's tenure as principal

Rahul slams PM Modi for 'not taking' Norwegian journalist's questions

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a video involving a Norwegian journalist during his Oslo visit

Bail a rule, jail an exception even under UAPA, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that constitutional protections and speedy trial rights remain paramount even under UAPA while granting bail in a narco-terror case

Gunveer Singh elevated as RBI Executive Director with effect from May 18

The Reserve Bank of India has elevated Gunveer Singh as Executive Director to oversee the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems

VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala CM, 20 Cabinet ministers also take oath

Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states, former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Left leaders, and BJP representatives also attended the ceremony