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Delhi Lok Adalat on October 25: How to settle your pending traffic challans

Delhi motorists can seek settlement of eligible pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat on October 25. Here is how to check eligibility, download the required slip and attend hearing

Loud phone calls, music on trains may cost passengers ₹1,000 or jail time

Southern Railway has directed its divisions to warn passengers against loud phone calls and music played on speakers, citing provisions of the Railways Act

Peaceful protest is a right, but protesters' credentials matter: Bombay HC

The court was hearing a PIL against alleged police brutality and detention of persons who are taking out peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Delhi

Meerut death sentences: How often do women face execution in India?

Two death sentences in Meerut have renewed attention on women facing capital punishment. Historical records and recent data reveal how rare executions remain

Three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing detained at Kota railway station

Three unidentified assailants opened fire at Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Tiger Shroff firing: Maharashtra CM vows action against accused, handlers

The police have obtained important leads about the identification of the accused and will arrest them soon, Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur

NIA court acquits two Pulwama men in 2021 Srinagar grenade blast case

The court acquitted Adil Farooq Bhat and Imran Nazir Najar of charges under the UAPA, IPC and Arms Act, citing insufficient evidence and lapses in the investigation into the August 2021 grenade attack

Delhi to see cool morning, clear skies; IMD forecasts rain in South India

Delhi is forecast to remain dry with a maximum temperature of around 32°C on Monday, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rain

Tiger Shroff firing case: Actor seen with bandages on chest, arm; probe on

The actor was seen with bandages on his chest and one arm in a video from his residence after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Rajnath Singh expresses grief over Sangrur road accident that killed 8

A speeding car rammed into MGNREGA workers who were drinking water by the roadside in Alisher village in Punjab's Sangrur district when the incident occured

Unidentified persons fire at Tiger Shroff in Juhu; no injuries reported

"A massive manhunt has been launched to nab those involved, with specialised teams checking CCTV footage of the area for leads"

Southern India braces for water stress and droughts amid deficient monsoon

Deficient monsoon rainfall has triggered water shortages and crop losses across southern India, putting pressure on reservoirs, rural livelihoods and inter-state water-sharing arrangements.

Statsguru: Don't blame stubble burning alone for poor air quality

Farm fires are seasonal, but year-round emissions from power plants and persistently high PM2.5 levels underline the need for a broader clean-air strategy

Govt steps up support for miners in 13 countries amid geopolitical risks

The move assumes significance as the government has in recent months signalled its intention to support private-sector initiatives in overseas critical-mineral assets

Education, corruption top issues on Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha portal

Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha portal has received over 36,000 registrations since October 3, with education and corruption emerging as the leading grievances across states and Union Territories.

India-New Zealand FTA expected to boost trade diversification strategy

The trade pact, effective Tuesday, offers duty-free access to Indian exports, targeted tariff concessions and a $20 billion investment commitment as both nations aim to double trade by 2030

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: 7 arrested; safety panel reviews pandals

Locals blame sudden rain, narrow space, and lack of personnel to control crowd at the site

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'