Building demolished for enroaching government land while survey maps showed the property had all approvals; High court orders reconstruction, Rs 10 lakh compensationCalcutta High Court found that authorities went beyond the government plots marked for encroachment removal and demolished a two-storey com...
BRICS realpolitik: How India-China tensions get defused, strategic leverage growsThe BRICS summits serve a crucial role in reducing tensions between India and China, while simultaneously facilitating the management of th...
In 1989, Sting and Trudie Styler backed one rainforest foundation with Chief Raoni. 4 years later, over 12 million acres of Kayapó land gained legal protection in BrazilThe Rainforest Foundation began in 1989, supporting Indigenous Kayapó people in Brazil. This effort secured over 12 million acres of ancest...
SC denies Aravalli panel 6-month extension, orders report by Nov 30The Supreme Court rejected an extension for the Aravalli expert committee. The committee sought time until February 2027 for its comprehens...
5069 sq ft advertised, 3900 sq ft delivered : Telangana RERA orders Rs 20 lakh refund for homebuyer and Rs 98 lakh penalty for builder. Know what happenedAs per the sale agreement, the villa measured 5069 square feet, but the builder delivered a 3900 square feet villa and said 30% of the area...
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
Why footpaths in this country are not paved with the best of intentionsIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recognized the right to access footpaths as fundamental. Despite this ruling, many Indian cit...
Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: MinisterKerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its respo...
Is AI creator of art that's AI-generated?India's Copyright Office rejected an AI artwork's registration, citing legal personhood issues. Current laws prioritise human creativity, f...
Gigged and Gagged: Algorithms, gig platforms are reshaping cities faster than planners and regulations can adaptAlgorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ride-hailing platforms are altering ...
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for lessOutsourcing giants like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are rejigging business models, increasingly tying ...
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for lessIndustry executives also say they are losing some work entirely as customers use AI to shift tasks in-house, while all the uncertainty that...
Ladakh groups submit ‘non-negotiable’ demands for elected assembly, home affairs under govtRepresentatives of Ladakh submitted a set of “non-negotiable” demands to the Ministry of Home Affairs, including an elected legislative ass...
Youth must move from protest to the polling boothYoung individuals frequently express a sense of being overlooked, resulting in discontent and turmoil. The digital landscape breeds a share...
Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza planJared Kushner met Israeli and Hamas leaders to advance a Gaza plan. No immediate breakthrough occurred as both sides maintained their posit...
Centre approved Rs 1,419 cr for Qadian-Beas railway line in Punjab: Ravneet BittuThe Centre has approved a Rs 1,419 crore estimate for the Qadian-Beas railway line. This project will connect Qadian in Gurdaspur district ...
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation lineSouth Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers e...