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Madras HC directs CBFC to issue censor certificate to Vijay's Jana Nayagan

On Jan 7, HC had reserved its order on petition seeking a direction to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to give a censor certificate under 'UA 16+' category to the much-anticipated film

Anand Swaroop appointed special secy at MHA; Anupama Nilekar named NHRC DG

Swaroop, a 1992-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer, presently serving as Director General (Investigation) in the NHRC, has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in Home Ministry

Kerala plans lighter school bags, classrooms without 'backbenchers'

Sivankutty, in the statement, said it has been decided to invite public comments on the draft report to ensure the participation of the entire society in the education process

Delhi Police arrests another accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case

According to the police, additional forces were stationed near mosques and adjoining lanes, with pickets set up at strategic points to regulate movement and prevent any untoward incident

Only Supreme Court can rein in ED: Kapil Sibal after raids on I-PAC

Sibal's remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action in West Bengal ignited high drama, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unexpectedly storming into the sites during raids

Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15 for civic polls in 29 cities

The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part

Gadkari introduces new safety rules in sleeper buses to prevent accidents

Existing buses to be retrofitted with a fire detection system, emergency exits with hammers, and emergency lighting, Gadkari said

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR

Delhi's overall AQI climbed to 325 at 8 am, with Anand Vihar and Nehru Nagar among the worst-polluted sites; 27 of 39 stations record air quality in the 'very poor' category

Sudden showers intensify cold wave in Delhi-NCR; heavy rain alert for South

Contrasting weather patterns prevailed across India on January 9, with dense fog and cold wave conditions in the north, while an intensifying deep depression threatens heavy rain in the south

Odisha approves ₹55,783 cr projects, set to create over 14,500 jobs

The project proposals were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

Fix parole bond terms based on prisoner's financial status: Rajasthan HC

The court said poverty is not a crime, while expressing strong displeasure over the mechanical attitude of authorities in demanding sureties from poor prisoners for release on parole

After Census notification, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh chalk out plans

States begin planning Census 2027 houselisting from April, with Odisha and Uttar Pradesh among the first to roll out the digital exercise

Datanomics: Low rate of conviction under UAPA, but rise in arrests

UAPA sees thousands of arrests but few convictions, with nearly 90% of cases pending, raising concerns over prolonged detention and due process

Karnataka to host India's first commercial quantum computer: Priyank Kharge

The move is seen as a major step towards positioning Karnataka as a national hub for advanced quantum technologies, Kharge said

Judiciary can't order GST cuts on air purifiers, Centre tells Delhi HC

The Centre said it is a settled law that courts do not substitute themselves for constitutionally-designated decision makers, particularly in matters involving economic policy and fiscal structuring

Madhav Gadgil: Ecologist who played key role in Western Ghats' conservation

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose work reshaped conservation policy and the Western Ghats debate, leaves behind a legacy rooted in science, equity and fearless truth-telling

US court orders Zoho's Sridhar Vembu to post $1.7 bn bond in divorce case

A US court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond in his divorce case and halted a restructuring to protect his ex-wife's asset rights

West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person

The clarification comes a day after reports emerged that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen had been directed to appear in person as part of SIR proceedings to clarify a point regarding his age

CIC issues notice to CGHS official, fines DJB officer over RTI lapses

The commission also directed CGHS to revisit several queries and provide records after invoking the severability clause under Section 10 of the RTI Act

Lunatic fringe protests won't define JNU: Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit

Pandit said that "some slogans were raised two days ago," but the university "bounced back within 24 hours"