PILs being used as 'weapon': Calcutta HC on plea over Mamata Banerjee's 'comments' at rallyThe Calcutta High Court questioned a PIL concerning Mamata Banerjee's alleged remarks. The court observed that public interest litigations ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
SME IPO framework overhaul: Can SEBI deepen liquidity, protect investors without shutting out growth-oriented SMEs?As SEBI plans to overhaul the SME listing framework, the key challenge for the regulator will be strengthening investor protection while im...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Supreme Court declines interim stay on proposed CJP march on September 5 ahead of BRICS summitThe Supreme Court declined interim orders on petitions seeking to defer a proposed march. The court noted law and order issues and administ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumpsThe Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol per...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Dolly Parton wasn't just travelin' thruHer remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.
29 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Marathi rule: HC disposes of plea by cab drivers as state govt grants one-year time to learn languageIn a decisive move, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition from four cab drivers, coinciding with the Maharashtra government's announce...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Luxury litigation, poor pay the priceThe Supreme Court has issued a warning against what it terms 'luxury litigation', leading to the dismissal of a persistent case. With over ...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepensRecent WNBA controversy reignited debate on transgender women in sports. Advocacy groups hold differing views on fairness and inclusion for...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves Madras HC to vacate stay on conducting bye-elections in 5 assembly segmentsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has approached the Madras High Court. He seeks to vacate an interim order restraining bye-election...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Uber, Eternal, Porter quit Karnataka gig and platform workers welfare boardThe state government has approached other platforms to fill the vacancies. Delhivery, Namma Yatri and Yulu have responded positively and ag...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosuresUS senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements confl...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM announces free LPG, wider free bus travel for womenTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new welfare programs for state residents. Eligible families will receive three free LPG ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Jharkhand protests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state govt over JPSC prelims probe pleaThe Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, Jharkhand government and other authorities on a PIL seeking a CBI or independent ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Supreme Court slams ‘luxury litigation’, imposes Rs 5 lakh cost on both litigantsThe Supreme Court has strongly disapproved of luxury litigation practices. Influential individuals indulging in such cases delay genuine le...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for restraining police from revealing identity of accused onlineThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states. Social media platforms Meta and X were also issued notices regarding the...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Transgender I-cards issued before 2026 amendment to stay valid: Centre to Supreme CourtThe government assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the 2026 amendment will remain valid. This assurance...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST