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Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari

The government has already increased penalties for traffic violations, but the biggest issue is the enforcement, Gadkari said, adding that there is no fear or respect for the law

Flex moves Supreme Court to overturn tribunal ruling in Xiaomi tax case

US-listed Flex told India's Supreme Court it did not help Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to undervalue certain imports into India, the court filing showed

ED files prosecution sanction against P Chidambaram in 2 PMLA cases

P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram have always denied wrongdoing in these cases alleging it was a political witch hunt against them by the BJP-led central government

SC asks Centre, states to respond on PIL over fake complaints

A bench of the top court issued notices to the Centre and states and sought their response by April 20 on the plea filed in this regard

Railways to fund 50% of tech development as new Rail Tech portal launches

The minister said the portal will attract solutions for safety, maintenance and administrative challenges, with the railways funding up to 50% of development costs after feasibility checks

BJP will win Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah

Shah made the remark in Araria district of Bihar, where he launched projects worth Rs 175 crore of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and dedicated to the nation a couple of new border outposts

Social media firms must take responsibility for hosted content: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said platforms must ensure user safety, curb deepfakes and share revenue fairly with content creators, as the government pushes stronger rules and faster takedown timelines

Indian Army to induct dedicated drone platoons across combat units

He said dedicated 'Ashin' drone platoons - small sub-units within infantry battalions - have been created and similar specialised platoons will be raised in every regiment

Railways to run 1,244 Holi Special trains from Feb 25 to Mar 18: Check list

Indian Railways said that it will operate 1,244 Holi Special train trips between February 25 and March 18 to ease the festive rush, improve connectivity across various zones

India must shed colonial mindset to become global leader: CP Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country more vibrant and more supportive than ever before, the vice president added

Pune Porsche accident: SC to hear bail plea filed by father of key accused

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the state government on the appeal filed by Vishal Agarwal challenging an order of the Bombay High Court which denied him bail

Disability pension cannot be denied due to 'lifestyle disorder': Delhi HC

The Court observed that military service remains stressful even in non-operational areas and can contribute to serious health conditions

SC directs Centre to participate in meeting on lack of functional CCTVs

The top court had earlier directed registration of a suo motu public interest litigation over a lack of functional CCTVs in police stations

2 earthquakes rattle Sikkim, no causalities or damage reported so far

The first quake, of 4.6 magnitude, hit the state at 11:24 am. The second earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolted Mangan district at 12:17 pm

Digital platforms responsible for online content, kids' safety: Vaishnaw

The minister cautioned that non-adherence to these principles would make these platforms accountable, noting that the nature of the internet has changed now

Great leveller: How SIR hearings blurred party lines ahead of Bengal polls

From TMC MP and actor Dev to ministers Shashi Panja and Tajmul Hossain, MLA Humayun Kabir to party leader Debangshu Bhattacharya, SIR notices travelled without regard for party colours

Supreme Court imposes blanket ban on NCERT Class 8 textbook: Here's why

The Supreme Court banned a Class 8 textbook over "objectionable" content on the judiciary. The chapter cites corruption, case backlogs and shortage of judges as challenges facing the judicial system

Fadnavis inaugurates flyover to improve east-west commute in south Mumbai

The total length of the flyover is 333 metres, including 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side and 36.90 metres within railway limits

SC orders ban, seizure of NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said there seemed to be a calculated move to undermine institution and demean dignity of judiciary

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from UAE

CBI got the Red Notice published through INTERPOL in this case on September 5, 2022, at the request of Andhra Pradesh police