'In the interest of road safety': SC mandates 4-year third-party cover for new cars, 6 years for new two-wheelers

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the mandatory third-party insurance period for new vehicles be extended by one year, ordering that new cars must henceforth be covered for four years and new two-wheelers for six years at the time of purchase, in a bid to improve compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) and enhance road safety.

Gujarat: Gang used AI-generated documents to pull off Rs 9.60 lakh Civil Hospital tender fraud, three held

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:40 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Three men have been arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch for allegedly cheating a city-based company of Rs 9.60 lakh by impersonating officials of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), using forged documents and fake procurement procedures to lure the victim with a non-existent government supply contract.

Tabu moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Celebrated actress Tabu has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against the alleged unauthorised use of her name, image, likeness and other identity attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and digital impersonation.

EU chief calls for tighter border checks amid Ceuta migrant crisis

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:52 PM

Brussels, Aug 3 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday called for physical barriers and stronger border control at critical points along European Union (EU) borders amid the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

My acquittal proves Olympians can lie, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said that the court verdict in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case was a "victory of the junior players" and proves that "Olympians can lie for their own interests".

Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment and intimidation case lodged by several women wrestlers, holding that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

'Reinforced faith in Justice': BJP after Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday welcomed the life imprisonment awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain, saying that the verdict has "reinforced faith in justice".

Married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments: SC

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court has ruled that a married daughter cannot be denied consideration for compassionate appointment merely because a state government policy allows such appointments only to divorced or deserted daughters, holding that such a classification is unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

SC to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage in terms of settlement reached through mediation

IANS | July 31, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said it would pass an order in terms of the settlement reached between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, after being informed that the matrimonial dispute had been amicably resolved through mediation.

HC seeks Delhi Police's reply on Sukesh Chandrashekhar's plea against framing of MCOCA charges

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Delhi Police on a plea filed by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar challenging a trial court order directing that charges be framed against him in the Rs 200 crore extortion case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

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'In the interest of road safety': SC mandates 4-year third-party cover for new cars, 6 years for new two-wheelers

Gujarat: Gang used AI-generated documents to pull off Rs 9.60 lakh Civil Hospital tender fraud, three held

Tabu moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights

EU chief calls for tighter border checks amid Ceuta migrant crisis

My acquittal proves Olympians can lie, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case

'Reinforced faith in Justice': BJP after Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment

Married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments: SC

SC to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage in terms of settlement reached through mediation

HC seeks Delhi Police's reply on Sukesh Chandrashekhar's plea against framing of MCOCA charges

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