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Most Covid-19 cases in India mild, patients under home care, say official sources

New Delhi, May 25: Amid concerns over a slight uptick in Covid-19 cases across some Indian states, official sources have clarified that the majority of reported infections are mild and being managed at home. The union health ministry is keeping a close watch on the situation. A high-level re

Property registration above Rs 30 lac now requires mandatory PAN submission

Bengaluru, May 25: The Karnataka Department of Registration and Stamps has made it mandatory for both buyers and sellers to submit their Permanent Account Number (PAN) details while registering property valued at Rs 30 lac and above. Without PAN submission, the registration will not be processe

India begins rollout of chip-enabled e-passports in select cities

New Delhi, May 13: India has begun issuing electronic passports (e-passports) equipped with embedded chips, marking a significant technological upgrade aimed at bolstering security and streamlining international travel. The initiative, part of the revamped Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Versi

EPFO to launch instant PF withdrawals via UPI, ATMs from June

New Delhi, May 14: In a major digital transformation, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will introduce UPI-based claim processing, enabling members to withdraw their provident fund instantly. Speaking to media, labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra confirmed that

Justice B.R. Gavai sworn in as Chief Justice of India

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India. He took his oath of office, pledging his commitment to uphold the Constitutio

Dargah demolition row: SC seeks Uttarakhand reply to contempt plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) decided to examine a contempt petition filed against the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary and other State officials for the alleged demolition of a waqf property in breach of an undertaking given to the apex court on April 17. The Union government had, on Ap

IPL 2025 to resume on May 17, final set for Jun 3

Mumbai, May 13: The BCCI has confirmed that the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 season will resume on May 17, following a brief suspension earlier this month due to a security scare near Chandigarh. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was

Operation Sindoor: India strikes nine terror bases in PoK, Pakistan - Woman officer

New Delhi, May 7: In a pre-dawn precision strike named ‘Operation Sindoor’, India targeted and bombed nine key terror hideouts across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, senior defence officials revealed in a media briefing on Wednesday. Colonel Sophia and Wing Commande

No LKG admission below 4 years: Karnataka education dept issues directive

Bengaluru, May 7: Starting from the academic year 2025-26, the Karnataka Department of School Education has made it mandatory for children to be at least four years old for admission to Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and five years old for Upper Kindergarten (UKG). The directive, issued by the Direct

Road accident victims can now avail cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh

The Government of India has launched a groundbreaking cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across the country, ensuring swift and hassle-free medical care for those affected. Effective from 5 May 2025, this scheme entitles every road accident victim to receive treatment worth up to

Centre Asks For Security Drills In States Amid J&K Tensions, First Since 1971

New Delhi: The Centre has asked several states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, for "effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack" amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, sources told NDTV.  The timi

Faster UPI payments from June 16: Status checks, refunds in 10 seconds

Mumbai, May 4: Starting June 16, UPI payments are set to get significantly faster, with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announcing sweeping changes to improve transaction response times. The aim is to enhance user experience by making payments smoother, quicker, and more relia

India blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels for spreading 'disinformation' post-Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, Apr 28: In a strong move following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has blocked 16 YouTube channels operated from Pakistan for spreading disinformation and provocative content targeting the Indian Army, security agencies, and national interests. The action, base

Supreme Court upholds Urdu signage in Maharashtra, calls it ‘finest specimen of Hindustani culture’

Supreme Court on Urdu Signboard: Upholding the use of Urdu on the signboard of a municipal council building in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said language is culture and must not become a cause for dividing people, and Urdu “is the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, or the Hi

Waqf Amendment Act legal battle begins, Supreme Court to hear 73 petitions today

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which has sparked widespread protests and objections across the country. While critics argue that the law violates fundamental rights and is an attempt to seize pro

LPG prices hiked by Rs 50 for all consumers, effective April 8

New Delhi, Apr 8: Consumers across the board will face an increase in the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announcing a Rs 50 hike per 14.2 kg cylinder, applicable to both subsidizsed and non-subsidised categories, effec

Waqf Bill, Cleared By Parliament After Heated Debates, Gets President's Nod

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed by both houses of parliament after heated debates. The new law has been challenged in the Supreme Court by the Congress, AIMIM, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with separate petitions. The new

Rajya Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill amid heated debate; heads to President for assent

New Delhi, Apr 4: In a dramatic post-midnight session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. The move came just a day after the bill cleared the Lok Sabha following nearly 12 hours of deliberation. Union minister J P Nad