Law

SC issues notice on plea to frame guidelines over 'menstruation checks'

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the Haryana government on a petition highlighting the alleged humiliation of three female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, who were reportedly forced to furnish photographic proof of menstruation to their supervisors.

Govt returns Rs 1,887 crore unclaimed financial assets to citizens in 2 months

IANS | November 27, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, said on Thursday that the government has succeeded in returning more than Rs 1,887 crore in unclaimed financial assets such as insurance policy claims and bank deposits to their rightful owners under the recently launched 'Your Money, Your Right' campaign.

Constitution not under threat: Former CJI BR Gavai (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 27, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday reflected on his tenure at the country’s highest judicial office, asserting satisfaction with his work while addressing contemporary challenges, from social media attacks and AI misuse to allegations of political interference in the judiciary.

Social media content guidelines in final stage: Centre tells SC

IANS | November 27, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is in the final stages of preparing a regulatory framework to address explicit and harmful content on social media platforms.