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PM Cares Fund has privacy rights under RTI Act even if govt-run: Delhi HC

According to the PM Cares Fund website, it is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairperson

Haryana govt asks to avoid use of 'Harijan', 'Girijan' in official comms

Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits

Siddaramaiah dismisses talk of K'taka CM change after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Siddaramaiah said there was no confusion within the party regarding leadership issues. He clarified that he did not hold any political discussions with Rahul Gandhi during the meeting

No advance payment under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after SEC stand: Fadnavis

The SEC on Monday barred the government from releasing the January instalment under the scheme (₹1,500) in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the January 15 elections

SC split on validity of prior sanction bar under anti-corruption law

Owing to the divergent views, the matter has been placed before the Chief Justice of India for reference to a larger Bench

Andhra skill scam: CID gives clean chit to CM Naidu, court accepts report

Naidu had spent more than 50 days in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison before the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted him bail on October 31, 2023

PM degree row: Gujarat HC rejects separate trial pleas by Kejriwal, Singh

The duo had sought separate trials on various grounds, including the one that accusations against them are distinct and separate, and even the dates of the incident are different

EWS income criteria for hospital treatment enhanced to ₹5 lakh: Delhi HC

The court passed the order on Jan 8 following a submission by the Delhi govt that the competent authority has approved the enhancement of EWS criteria from annual income of ₹2.20 lakh to ₹5 lakh

Govt dismisses claims of suspending trade with Afghanistan amid Iran unrest

It said that a fabricated letter is being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts on the matter

Op Sindoor ongoing, any misadventure will be dealt effectively: Army chief

The Army chief, addressing a press conference, said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China has been stable, but it needs constant vigil

Verifying Aadhaar cards of Bangladeshis, action underway: K'taka minister

Home Minister Parameshwara said he has already instructed senior police officials to compile detailed data on the presence of Bangladeshi nationals in Karnataka

Will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite case: SC

The matter was heard on three consecutive days last week, with the court primarily examining the presence of stray dogs in institutional spaces

SC confirms interim bail granted to Abbas Ansari in Gangsters Act case

The relief from the top court in March 2025 had paved the way for Ansari's release from Kasganj jail. He had been granted bail in all other criminal cases against him

Makar Sankranti 2026 date: Is it on January 14 or January 15? Know more

India and Nepal celebrate Makar Sankranti, a Hindu holiday. The end of winter and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle are marked by this harvest festival. Here's all you need to know

India's Brics presidency will seek to bring global welfare: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that India is approaching the chairship while being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance while maintaining humanity first approach

SC split verdict on validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act

While Justice BV Nagarathna said Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act is unconstitutional and needs to be struck down, Justice KV Viswanathan held the provision as constitutional

Delhi HC issues 10 point health reform roadmap, seeks time-bound compliance

The Court ordered that updated recruitment timelines be placed before the Health Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi, warning that further delays could adversely impact public health services

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st

India experiencing remarkable growth in 'orange economy': PM Modi

The Prime Minister emphasised that the period leading up to 2047, when India marks 100 years of independence, is a decisive phase for both the nation and its youth

PM Modi to inaugurate conference of Commonwealth speakers on Jan 15

CSPOC is being hosted by the Parliament of India from January 14 to 16, and it will be the largest in terms of participation