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DA Hike: Central Government Increases Dearness Allowance by 2% to 60%
The Union Cabinet has officially approved a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance for central government employees. This revision, effective from January 1, 2026, will also raise Dearness Relief for pensioners.
Prime Minister Modi apologized to women over the reservation bill
In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, blaming the opposition's "selfish politics" for stalling progress for the country's women.
Russian Oil Sanctions Relief: US Grants Temporary Import Waiver for India
The United States Treasury Department has issued a surprise license allowing the purchase of Russian oil loaded onto vessels by Friday, extending the deadline for global importers until May 16, 2026.
Women’s Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha: A Major Setback for NDA Govt
The Modi government faced a significant legislative defeat as the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, leaving the future of women's quotas in political uncertainty.
Supreme Court: Religious freedom determination cannot be case-by-case, SC told
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan argues before a nine-judge Constitution Bench that the judiciary must establish concrete constitutional principles to interpret essential religious practices, moving beyond individual case-by-case adjudication.
UCC is a constitutional ambition, not a religious issue, says CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Uniform Civil Code is a fundamental constitutional goal aimed at national integration and gender justice, asserting that it remains entirely independent of any religious framework.
Chambal Sand Mining: Supreme Court slams officials over bridge collapse risk
MP Rajasthan sand mafia: The Supreme Court of India pulled up authorities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for failing to curb illegal sand mining in the Chambal sanctuary, questioning the state’s existence amid threats to public safety.
Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, legendary singer breathes her last in Mumbai
Asha Bhosle death news: The veteran playback singer died due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital, marking the end of an era in Indian music exactly four years after the demise of her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar.
Supreme Court AI Warning: Justice Bindal Cautions Against Digital Tools Replacing Judicial Reasoning
Judicial Digital Transformation: In a national conference on digital transformation, Supreme Court justices emphasized that artificial intelligence must remain a subordinate tool to human logic while raising critical concerns over data privacy and open-source platform security.
Human Trafficking: 163 minors rescued from train in major Katni RPF operation
Authorities intercepted the Patna-Purna Express following a tip-off, rescuing children aged 6 to 13 who were being illegally transported from Bihar to Maharashtra for forced labor; eight suspects have been taken into custody.
