SC to deliver verdict today on plea challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

SC to deliver verdict today on plea challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai is set to pronounce its decision on Monday regarding a stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, a legislation that has drawn sharp criticism from petitioners but is staunchly defended by the Union government as a measure to … Read more

SC decision on pleas seeking stay on Waqf Amendment Act to come on Monday

SC decision on pleas seeking stay on Waqf Amendment Act to come on Monday

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A CJI B.R. Gavai-led Bench of the Supreme Court is set to pronounce, on Monday, its decision on issuing a stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 — a law vehemently defended by the Union government as a tool to curb misuse of Waqf properties and ensure greater transparency in … Read more

Act East: Centre implements series of transformative initiatives to boost inclusive growth

Act East: Centre implements series of transformative initiatives to boost inclusive growth

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) To accelerate inclusive growth in the northeastern region, the Central Government has implemented a series of transformative initiatives under its Act East vision. The Railways Ministry is spearheading a massive transformation in the region, with record investments aimed at bridging infrastructure gaps and boosting connectivity. According to the government data, … Read more

At Hong Kong Summit, Dr Priti Adani urges global philanthropists to act as ‘co-builders of change’

At Hong Kong Summit, Dr Priti Adani urges global philanthropists to act as ‘co-builders of change’

Hong Kong, Sep 9 (IANS) Addressing a packed audience at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) summit in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring call for philanthropy to move beyond charity and become a collaborative mission rooted in responsibility. She began with a story from the deserts of … Read more

Kerala HC rules customers in brothels can be prosecuted under ITP Act

Kerala HC rules customers in brothels can be prosecuted under ITP Act

Kochi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals availing sexual services in brothels can be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act), holding that payment for such services amounts to inducing prostitution. Justice VG Arun observed that sex workers cannot be reduced to commodities and that those seeking … Read more

SC transfers pleas against Online Gaming Act in various HCs to itself

SC transfers pleas against Online Gaming Act in various HCs to itself

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday transferred, to itself, petitions pending before different High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The newly enacted Online Gaming Act bans all forms of real-money games in the country while regulating and promoting social, educational and … Read more

Jharkhand govt to act swiftly on public complaints received via social media, says Minister Birua

Jharkhand govt to act swiftly on public complaints received via social media, says Minister Birua

Ranchi, Sep 7 (IANS) In a significant move to strengthen public grievance redressal, the Jharkhand government has announced plans to make social media a more effective platform for addressing citizens’ issues and aiding those in need. The announcement was made by State Revenue and Transport Minister Deepak Birua on Sunday. Taking to the social media … Read more

Reform Conference feels like a Maga Tribute Act – but write Faraj in your crisis

Reform Conference feels like a Maga Tribute Act - but write Faraj in your crisis

TeaHis year Improvement UK conference All hallmarks of are Many other party programs Came earlier. Bold promises, a heavy used bar that serves the boz from 10 am, expensive goods that go wild, and – of course – fireworks. But this year’s conference was different. There was a clear meaning that Nigel Faraj In fact, … Read more

Centre urges SC to transfer to itself pleas against Online Gaming Act

Centre urges SC to transfer to itself pleas against Online Gaming Act

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to transfer to itself petitions pending before different High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The newly-enacted Online Gaming Act bans all forms of real-money games in the country while regulating and promoting … Read more

Maha cabinet clears amendments to Factories Act, Shops and Establishments Act

Maha cabinet clears amendments to Factories Act, Shops and Establishments Act

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday approved amendments to the Factories Act, 1948 and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, to attract investment and increase employment opportunities. The amendments to the Factories Act, 1948, were approved as per the recommendations of a task force constituted … Read more