Law

Delhi Cabinet approves Bill to decriminalise minor offences

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to decriminalise minor offences and promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.

Punjab: 4 kg heroin seized; seven held

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:25 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) In a breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling cartel with links to Pakistan-based handlers with the arrest of seven accused and recovered 4.075 kg heroin, one kg methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, and one 9mm Glock pistol from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

After Aravalli boost, Cong urges SC to junk retrospective green nods, revive NGT

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court’s order on the Aravallis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the court must also stop retrospective environmental approvals, reject redrawing of Sarisa tiger reserve’s boundaries and restore NGT’s teeth to function without “fear or favour”.

Tripura student killing: Rahul Gandhi, Mizoram CM demand strict punishment

IANS | December 29, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi/Agartala, Dec 29 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP), in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, along with the Mizoram Chief Minister and several organisations, on Monday condemned the brutal assault and subsequent death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, describing it as a “horrific hate crime” and demanding strict punishment for the culprits.

SC to hold crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition today

IANS | December 29, 2025 6:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills, scheduled for Monday, is expected to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in light of the government’s commitments.

SC’s crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition tomorrow

IANS | December 28, 2025 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills on Monday is likely to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in the light of the government’s commitment.