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Supreme Court questions EC over use of Form 6 to restore names in Delhi SIR

The court questioned the use of Form 6 for previously registered voters and asked the poll panel to simplify re-inclusion procedures and consider removing cut-off dates

DPDP Act does not curb press freedom, Constitution protects it: Vaishnaw

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the DPDP Act does not infringe press freedom, a day after news publishers challenged its provisions in the Supreme Court over concerns about journalism.

School holiday on Oct 29: Schools closed in many states amid Cyclone Arnab

Schools in many states were closed today, October 28 as authorities ramped up preparations for Cyclone Arnab. Many states have declared closures for tomorrow as well

UAPA bail: Why foreign nationality alone is not enough to deny bail

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign nationality and visa overstay alone cannot trigger a special restriction on bail under the UAPA. Here is what the law says and why the distinction matters

BJP names Hardeep Singh Puri for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll

Puri's nomination comes after the BJP left him out of its Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha candidate list ahead of his current term's expiry in November

Delhi's liquor booking app goes live, but doorstep delivery stays absent

The app allows customers to check liquor stocks, book bottles and pay online, but orders must be collected in person within 48 hours

Prayagraj to get Taj Gateway hotel, Haier unit planned in Greater Noida

Industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet had approved investment proposals worth a combined ₹1,925.61 crore from the two companies

SC seeks Centre's response to PIL on transgender law's impact on women

A SC bench issued notices to the Union Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment, Law and Justice, and Health and Family Welfare on the PIL

Delhi HC flags prosecutor shortage, says criminal trials affected

The court stayed recovery of ₹5,000 from the Director of Prosecution's salary but refused to stay costs imposed on the Delhi government over a prosecutor's absence at a trial court hearing

SC terms cyber crime as digital dacoity, refuses consolidation of cases

Strongly condemning the organised cyber crime rackets targeting senior citizens through digital arrests, the CJI said those involved must face stringent action

Cyclone Arnab leaves 3 dead, damages 31 houses in Andhra Pradesh: NDRF

The cyclone has made landfall near Yanam, Puducherry, and has weakened from a very serious cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm

Tata Group being criminally destroyed, alleges Rahul Gandhi amid feud

Indian business is not Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah's plaything, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said

Cyclone Arnab: No loss of life reported in Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu

Chief Minister directed officials to minimise property damage and restore normalcy in cyclone-affected areas at the earliest

India among countries with highest heatwave exposure for infants, elderly

Globally, total number of heatwave days decreased from 2024's historical high of 15.3 billion person-days for older adults and 2.3 billion person-days for infants

EC issues guidelines for officers' transfer, posting ahead of UP polls

The EC has directed that these guidelines be strictly followed to ensure the fairness and transparency of the electoral process

Delhi wakes to 'poor' air as AQI hits 228, two stations cross 300

Vivek Vihar records the highest AQI at 316, followed by Jahangirpuri at 305; Noida and Greater Noida also report elevated pollution levels

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on Andhra coast, weakens to severe storm

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process is complete with the weather system moving entirely over land

India no longer catching up but creating new technologies: PM Modi

The Prime Minister calls for bold innovation as India steps up investment in emerging technologies and scientific research

DPDP Act may hamper investigative journalism: News publishers to SC

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a DNPA petition challenging DPDP Act provisions, with publishers warning of risks to investigative reporting and press freedom

Form 6 row: TMC MP questions ECI's defence of online changes in SC

TMC MP Dola Sen questioned the Election Commission's defence of online Form 6 changes before the Supreme Court, which gave petitioners 10 days to respond to the poll body's affidavit