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HC upholds award directing Lalit Modi to transfer Vasant Vihar property

Court rejects Modi's challenge to the 2016 arbitral award, finding no grounds to establish the arbitrator's ineligibility or raise doubts over his independence or impartiality

HC upholds award directing Lalit Modi to transfer Vasant Vihar property
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:41 PM IST

SC forms new 3-judge Bench to hear review pleas against 2022 PMLA verdict

Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant will consider challenges to the landmark ruling that upheld key PMLA provisions, including stringent bail conditions and the reverse burden of proof

SC forms new 3-judge Bench to hear review pleas against 2022 PMLA verdict
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:38 PM IST

Centre caps sugar stocks; mills told to furnish three days' sale details

Centre caps sugar stocks held by bulk consumers at 15 days' requirement as prices hit record highs; mills must disclose buyer-wise sales for August 17-19

Centre caps sugar stocks; mills told to furnish three days' sale details
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

India weighs low-cost loans for RE projects hit by power curbs

Government data shows India, which is the world's third-biggest solar power generator, curtailed 14%, or 8,133 gigawatt hours, of its solar power output between April and June.

India weighs low-cost loans for RE projects hit by power curbs
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover

The technology-first insurer aims to simplify health protection for Indian families with AI-powered experiences and preventive health initiatives

Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life

A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on early Earth

3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 4:05 PM IST

Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2

Y Khemchand Singh gave the assurance to a student delegation demanding the NRC be implemented before Census 2027 to identify illegal immigrants

Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend

BMC's new fellowship aims to bring young talent and fresh ideas into civic administration, with selected graduates working on projects and policy-related assignments

Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Police can't probe PCPNDT Act offences, designated authorities must: SC

The PCPNDT Act was enacted with the intent to prohibit the use of prenatal diagnostic techniques for determination of the sex of the foetus

Police can't probe PCPNDT Act offences, designated authorities must: SC
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC

On January 29, the apex court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving a life sentence in two 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Tarun Tejpal moves SC challenging Bombay HC conviction in 2013 rape case

The appeal comes a day after the Goa government moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order on Tarun Tejpal's sentence and seeking life imprisonment for him

Tarun Tejpal moves SC challenging Bombay HC conviction in 2013 rape case
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027

CAQM has ordered a phased shift towards electric N1 and N2 light goods vehicles across Delhi-NCR, with restrictions extending to high-density districts and the wider region

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC

The court stated that the Supreme Court has held that despite the absence of a wedlock, adults have the unfettered right to reside with each other as they desire

Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say

The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implement technical measures from August 24

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra Education Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation over alleged lack of basic facilities in government schools

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code

The nine-judge Constitution bench, by a 6 to 3 vote, upheld the validity of the reference to reconsider the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply verdict, while retaining its 'triple test'

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

NMC proposes unique ID number for doctors to practise anywhere in India

The proposed UID would grant registration in the National Medical Register and allow practitioners to work across states without fresh registration or licences

NMC proposes unique ID number for doctors to practise anywhere in India
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

CAQM tightens curbs on light goods vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has approved phased restrictions on new LGV registrations in Delhi-NCR, with curbs on petrol, diesel and CNG N1 vehicles starting in Delhi from January 2027

CAQM tightens curbs on light goods vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:32 AM IST