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Law ministry brings new rules for adjudicating court fee violations in UTs

The amended Jan Vishwaas law tweaked the Court Fees Act to replace criminal punishment with financial penalties for minor, non-fraudulent violations of stamp-sale rules

Cockroach protests pose fresh challenge for Modi govt amid voter roll row

Opposition demands for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over voter-roll revisions have put the government under pressure, as arrests and security restrictions risk fuelling wider protests

Delhi HC says voters deleted during SIR can seek re-entry using Form 6

The Delhi High Court said voters whose names were deleted after they failed to submit enumeration forms during SIR could apply through Form 6, rejecting concerns over 'false declarations'

Delhi govt proposes cap of 250,000 e-rickshaws under draft scheme

The Delhi E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026 has been opened for public feedback and suggestions for 30 days before it is finalised

NIA chargesheets four over grenade attack near Sirsa women's police station

The case, originally registered on November 26, 2025 at Civil Line police station in Sirsa, was re-registered by the NIA on December 30, last year

Rain, narrow exits, false alert: What led to Kolkata Puja pandal stampede?

Police say inadequate crowd control, narrow entry and exit gates and a misleading announcement may have triggered panic at the Chorbagan pandal, leaving 19 dead and 25 injured

Heavy rain to continue in South India till Oct 23; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain across parts of south peninsular India until October 23, while Delhi is expected to remain dry with mainly clear skies

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses flag lapses, police probe begins

Several eyewitnesses alleged that announcements about entry, exit and crowd movement were inadequate, leaving visitors confused during the rush hours

At least 19 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede, a police officer said

Puja pandal stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia, Shah to visit injured

The prime minister said the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected

Arch collapses at Dandiya event in Hyderabad college; 1 killed, 14 injured

The arch fell due to wind resulting in serious injuries to the deceased. She was rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment

BMC demolishes part of Ajay Devgn's Juhu property over unauthorised work

The civic body also shared photographs of the demolition at Kapole Co-operative Housing Society on N S Road, and notices issued to the property owners

Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice to leave India by October 28

This notice should have been issued before Mumbai Police issued their "abrupt and arbitrary" 'Leave India Notice' to Khan, the actor's lawyer said

Children have fundamental right to access internet; no blanket ban: SC

The court said that its observation does not mean that there should be no age-based restrictions

India's internal security landscape changed irrevocably: Home Secretary

Mohan urged the graduating IPS officers to prepare for new internal security challenges like narcotics, cybercrime and illegal immigration

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

He was arrested on Saturday morning for allegedly violating a peace bond furnished by him on October 10

CJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, remain true to values

Addressing NLSIU's 34th annual convocation, the Chief Justice of India said legal education must prepare graduates to engage with diverse perspectives and listen to voices often overlooked

Centre revises Ladakh hill council rules, allows 7-24 elected members

The amended regulation allows the Ladakh administration to determine elected seats in each council, nominate up to four members from women and unrepresented communities, and extend the 5-year term

Delhi court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case

The case was filed by BJP IT Cell member Vikas Pandey over a YouTube video; the court issued the warrant after a process server reported that Rathee's Gurugram residence was locked

Delhi Police files multiple FIRs over CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

Police said a crowd gathered in and around Connaught Place despite repeated announcements to disperse, violating prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita