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Menstrual leave in India: Which states offer it and what courts have said

With courts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu pushing governments to examine menstrual leave policy, here's a look at the states that have introduced the policy and how their rules differ

₹32 crore dispute with partner behind shooting of GSM Foils' MD: Police

Police arrested seven people, including GSM Foils co-chairman Sagar Bhanushali, alleging he hired contract killers to eliminate Managing Director Mohansingh Parmar over a ₹32 crore financial dispute

TISS postpones convocation over protest fears ahead of CJI's visit

The institute deferred its August 2 convocation less than 48 hours before the event was scheduled, after security concerns over possible protests; CJI Surya Kant was the chief guest

Light rain likely in Delhi; heavy rainfall warning in Gujarat, Kerala

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius as the IMD forecast light rain; heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across western India, with thunderstorms expected in several states

Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹202 in Delhi, effective today

Second consecutive monthly reduction lowers cost of 19 kg commercial cylinders in Delhi and Kolkata; domestic LPG prices remain unchanged

Q1 results: Muthoot Finance, Divi's Labs, Nilkamal, and 30 more on Aug 1

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Aarti Surfactants, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, APL Apollo Tubes, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank are also to release their April-June earnings today

Ignoring the ITR deadline? Experts explain the cost beyond the ₹5,000 fee

Experts explain who pays a Rs 1,000 or Rs 5,000 late fee and why filing late can cost much more than that

Cabinet approves ₹5,070 crore scheme for floating solar power projects

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Under the scheme, eligible projects will receive Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹1 crore per MW after they are successfully commissioned

PwC reports riddled with AI-generated errors, fake citations: Probe

PwC is the third Big Four firm to face such scrutiny this year after EY and KPMG came under similar allegations over AI-generated errors in research reports.

Flipkart's food delivery push reflects India's digital ecosystem ambitions

Flipkart's reported food delivery plans point to a shift in India's consumer internet sector, where companies are expanding beyond core businesses to up customer engagement, unlock new revenue streams

Explained: What are the SOPs regarding use of pellet guns in India?

The Supreme Court said pellet guns can be used only in exceptional cases under existing rules. Here is what the SOPs say about their use

Home possession delayed? Here's how RERA can help buyers claim compensation

A recent order in Kerala highlights how homebuyers can seek compensation, refunds or possession through RERA

Indian national gets jail term for a day, deported in US U Visa fraud case

US court sentences Indian national to one day in prison, $1,000 fine and deportation in staged U Visa fraud case

Mob burning police station doesn't justify UAPA: SC on Haldwani violence

Supreme Court questioned whether setting a police station on fire during the 2024 Haldwani violence was sufficient to invoke the anti-terror law, and refused to cancel the accused's bail

Delhi Property Aadhaar Card: What does Delhi govt's new Bill propose?

Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has proposed a city-wide digital land survey, unique property IDs, and authenticated records to simplify ownership, transactions, and dispute resolution

BMC plans ₹1.5 cr car upgrade for Mumbai deputy mayor for 'greater comfort'

The BMC is set to propose purchasing six Toyota Innova Crysta MPVs worth around ₹Rs 1.5 crore to replace the Mahindra Scorpio-N SUVs currently allotted to six key elected office-bearers

July 31 isn't the ITR deadline for everyone: Here's who gets more time

The deadline depends on your income type. Here's who must file by July 31 and who gets another month

India's EV penetration surges, but charging stations lag: What data shows

India's EV penetration has risen more than 11-fold since FY20, but the country has just 52,718 public charging stations for over 10 million registered electric vehicles

Amid Neet row, Medical PG exam paper shared in Odisha; inquiry ordered

Odisha University of Health Sciences has launched an inquiry after photographs of a PG medical exam paper surfaced on social media during the test, triggering concerns over exam irregularities

RTI activists move SC against blanket ban on sharing court hearing clips

Applicants argue the July 24 order is overly broad and call for targeted action against manipulated content instead of blanket restrictions on official recordings