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12 workers rescued from UP factory: Laws against bonded labour explained

The rescue of 12 workers from a UP factory has sent shockwaves across the country. Here's what Indian law says about forced labour, dignity, and workers' rights

Haj Policy 2027 explained: What changed after India scrapped Haj subsidy

The Centre has unveiled Haj Policy 2027 with AI-powered services and stricter health norms. Here's what has changed since India ended the controversial Haj airfare subsidy in 2018

Why passport, Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID do not prove citizenship alone

An identity document - physical or digital - verifies who a person is and, in some cases, where they live. Meanwhile, citizenship proof shows that a person is legally recognised as an Indian citizen.

PM Modi offers assistance to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes

The prime minister expressed condolences to the victims' families and said India is prepared to provide all possible assistance following the devastating earthquakes

Emergency was direct assault on Indian Constitution, democracy: PM Modi

Marking the anniversary of the 1975 proclamation, the prime minister said the Emergency witnessed curbs on civil liberties, freedom of expression and democratic institutions

9 dead, 20 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Stating that five people have been arrested in connection with the warehouse collapse at Transport Depot Road in west Kolkata, CM Adhikari asserted that no one will be spared

Delhi likely to see more rain, thunderstorms today; monsoon advances north

Conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of the country

Rahul Gandhi expresses regret in defamation case filed by Shivraj's son

Kartikeya Singh had filed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in a Bhopal court, alleging that the Congress leader linked him to the Panama Papers scandal during a 2018 election rally in Jhabua

AAP's Sanjay Singh to submit files to SIT in Ayodhya temple donations probe

Sanjay Singh had earlier alleged irregularities in land deals and the handling of donations and offerings linked to the Ram temple, and had sought an independent investigation into the matter

Chasing criminals: Defective fingerprints declined suddenly in 2024

Despite advances like the Abhigyan app, 13% of fingerprint submissions to NAFIS between 2012 and 2023 were flagged as defective

PM lauds successful NEET-UG retest, stresses whole-of-government approach

The prime minister cited the example of the NEET retest and stressed on coordination between various ministries while adopting a "whole of government approach" in resolving issues

Air India plane enters Pakistan airspace, DGCA takes action on ATC, crew

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace during go-around at Amritsar, prompting DGCA action against ATC and crew

PAC seeks explanation after Andaman chief secretary skips committee meeting

PAC chairperson K C Venugopal said the official, who was summoned by the panel, had last night intimated that he would not be present at the meeting on Wednesday

Hyderabad road renamed after Trump as US marks 250 years of independence

Telangana said the move reflects Hyderabad's growing role in strengthening cooperation between India and the United States across technology, investment and innovation

What is Boss Scam? Govt advisory warns against CEO impersonation fraud

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre said cybercriminals are specifically targeting high-ranking executives and decision-makers by sending malicious files disguised as urgent documents

SC agrees to hear plea against surrender of 152 vacant medical seats in TN

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and others, including the Tamil Nadu government, seeking their responses

Nirav Modi ordered to pay over ₹100 cr to Bank of India by London Court

Nirav Modi, who is also the prime accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam case, was found liable for the principal amount of $4.1 million, along with accrued interest.

Delhi under yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms; monsoon advances further

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds; monsoon set to advance further while heavy rainfall is likely across western, southern and eastern India

UP govt launches crackdown on illegal coaching centres, several sealed

The crackdown gathered pace on Tuesday, with authorities in several districts issuing notices and sealing institutions found violating safety norms

Railway map redrawn: Odisha seeks SER merger as ECoR shrinks, SCoR surges

The creation of South Coast Railway has reduced East Coast Railway's footprint, prompting renewed demands to merge Odisha-based South Eastern Railway sections with ECoR