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18 lakh passengers caught, Rs 140.8 crore recovered: Railways intensifies checks as penalty earnings jump 40% in just 5 monthsCentral Railway recovered Rs 140.8 crore in penalties from 18 lakh ticketless and unauthorised travel cases between April and August, marki...
Delhi HC gives Kejriwal, AAP leaders four weeks to reply in contempt caseThe Delhi High Court will hear a criminal contempt case against AAP leaders on November 16. This case involves allegations of vilifying soc...
Bengaluru GST officer wanted Rs 20 lakh to close a tax case, caught taking Rs 8 lakh from businessmanA Central GST official, identified as Mohit Pratap Singh, was caught in the act of accepting a bribe amounting to eight lakh rupees. He all...
Quote of the day by Danny DeVito: ‘There are two dilemmas that rattle the human skull…’ – actor on the strange complications of love and relationshipsIn a profound reflection on human connections, actor Danny DeVito shares a poignant insight into the complexities of relationships. He arti...
Word of the Day: ‘Volition’ meaning explained, with origin, pronunciation and examplesToday’s Word of the Day, “volition”, refers to the power or ability to make a conscious choice through one’s own will. Commonly used in the...
Quote of the day by Anne Frank: ‘It is utterly impossible to build my life on the foundation of chaos and suffering...’; Young diarist’s timeless lesson on finding light in dark timesAnne Frank’s diary remains a powerful record of life during Nazi persecution. In one poignant passage, she described the suffering, destruc...
RBI orders removal of Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Patil, seven Latur bank directorsRBI has ordered the removal of Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil and seven other directors from Latur District Central Coope...
CGHS new rule: Central government employees outside CGHS areas can now opt for CGHSThe central government has made it easier for employees to access CGHS facilities without geographical limitations. This new directive allo...
JEE Advanced, JAM may come under stricter anti-cheating law after NEET-UG paper leak falloutDiscussions are underway regarding bringing IIT-administered exams under a stringent unfair means prevention act. This move aims to deter p...
Drugs Panel to weigh bringing all sterile drug products under central licensing amid contamination concernsA proposal will soon be considered to centralize licensing for all sterile drug products. This move aims to tighten regulations on medicine...
No online game registered under new gaming law; 201 complaints received: MeitY to CICThe information was furnished in response to an RTI application seeking details of online games permitted to operate, complaints received r...
In 2007, an Idaho couple began building a home near Priest Lake; EPA ordered them to restore the property or risk fines exceeding $40,000 a day, beginning a 16-year Supreme Court battleA long legal battle over wetlands near Priest Lake reached the Supreme Court. The EPA claimed the Sacketts' property wetlands were "waters ...
Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: “From the body of one guilty deed a thousand ghostly fears and haunting thoughts proceed”William Wordsworth, an influential English Romantic poet, delved deeply into the persistent psychological effects of guilt. He famously not...
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act to come into force on Oct 1New regulations for delayed birth and death registrations will begin on October 1, 2026. This law requires judicial intervention for regist...
A 25 bps hike: US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023The US Federal Reserve increased interest rates by twenty-five basis points on Wednesday. This move aims to control inflation that remains ...
Supreme Court upholds Himachal HC ruling on drug regulator powers, impacting CDSCO enforcementThe Supreme Court dismissed the Union government's challenge to a High Court judgment. This ruling clarified jurisdiction over drug regulat...
DGFT to set up central unit for trade applicationsThe government is establishing a Central Processing Department within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This new unit will centrali...
A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two yearsMexico will accept reduced Colorado River water allocations under a new binational agreement. This accord, known as Minute 334, aims to man...
ED raids Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi, family members over excise licence probeThe Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his family. These searches are part of an investigati...
ED raids Jarkiholi, MP daughter; Congress alleges targeting of Opposition leadersCentral agencies are being used to threaten opposition leaders, according to Karnataka Congress president B K Hariprasad. The Enforcement D...