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White-collar crimes rise to 6% of IPC cases in 2024 despite overall dip

Overall crime dips in 2024, but economic offences and cybercrime rise above pre-Covid levels, signalling a shift in India's crime pattern

EAC-PM asks labour ministry to roll out paternity leave in phases

EAC-PM has recommended phased parental leave reforms, including statutory paternity leave for private sector employees and gender-neutral childcare policies

SC asks: Can Court direct Parl to include CJI in EC appointments panel

Anoop Baranwal case stated CJI's presence was operational until enactment of new law: SC

SCBA seeks CJI intervention over Andhra HC incident involving lawyer

The Supreme Court Bar Association expressed concern over the Andhra Pradesh High Court incident involving a junior advocate and urged the CJI to examine the matter

Great Nicobar Project: Why it matters and what are the concerns around it

Rahul Gandhi's remarks have reignited debate over the Great Nicobar Project, with the Centre highlighting strategic and economic gains while the Oppositoin warn of ecological and tribal risks

Delhi records highest dengue cases in April in last five years: MCD

The figure marks a steady rise compared to 42 cases reported during the same period in 2025, 31 in 2024, 24 in 2023 and 12 in 2022, indicating a gradual increase in early season detections

'Amritsar blast part of Pak ISI's designs on Op Sindoor anniversary'

The DGP mentioned that no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion, but it appears that Pakistan's ISI might be behind the incident

Bomb threat poster triggers panic in Shimla; SDM office, court evacuated

This marks the second bomb threat in Shimla this week - an email warning of bomb blasts in schools was received on Monday, but it turned out to be a hoax after no suspicious items were found

Anti-incumbency rising against BJP in Goa, opposition must unite: GFP chief

In the 2022 elections to the 40-member Goa assembly, the GFP contested four seats in alliance with the Congress, winning only one, with Sardesai getting elected from his traditional Fatorda seat

Allahabad HC seeks comprehensive plan for crowd management in Mathura

In 2022, a stampede-like situation occurred at the Banke Bihari temple during Janamasthami celebrations, leaving two dead and several others injured

Every 6th BJP MP in Lok Sabha won through 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi also claimed that the BJP would not be able to win even 140 seats today in the Lok Sabha if fair elections are held

PM hails approval of railway projects worth ₹23,437 cr covering six states

Prime Minister said that the projects would enhance connectivity, improve operational connectivity and give access to various tourist sites across the country

Scooter catches fire outside BSF HQ in Jalandhar; triggers panic, probe on

The incident took place at around 8 pm outside the headquarters of the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier, which is located along a road that connects the main city with Amritsar-Delhi highway

Rain cools North India, Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers till May 11

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds cool several regions as IMD forecasts continued wet spells till May 11, even as heatwave conditions persist in parts of Rajasthan

Return of the climate road map: India maintains momentum on renewables

India wasn't invited to a just-concluded climate conference in Colombia but that doesn't mean it's not moving on its renewables plans

Supreme court calls out 'private, publicity, and paisa' PIL trend

Supreme Court warns against misuse of PILs for publicity, private interest and gain, stressing that only genuine public interest cases will be entertained

The art and the artist: India Inc shines on the Met Gala 2026 carpet

Held on the first Monday of May every year, the Met Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute

Union Cabinet okays plan to raise number of Supreme Court judges to 38

Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges, aiming to improve efficiency and address rising caseloads in the apex court

Dharmendra Pradhan calls for greater R&D push from private sector

Dharmendra Pradhan urges India Inc to boost direct R&D investment, saying CSR-led spending is tokenistic and calling for stronger industry-academia collaboration

Trump congratulates PM Modi on 'historic, decisive' election victory

BJP scripted history by securing more than two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the 15-year rule of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee