Delhi HC seeks WFI stand on Vinesh Phogat's plea against show-cause notices

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stand on a plea filed by wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging show-cause notices and disciplinary proceedings initiated against her, while also issuing notice on her separate plea seeking a fair and transparent framework for women athletes returning to competitive sport after pregnancy and maternity leave.

SC closes suo motu proceedings over 'corruption in judiciary' chapter in NCERT book

IANS | September 1, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the suo motu proceedings concerning references to "corruption in the judiciary" in an NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook, after noting that the controversial chapter had been replaced following revisions suggested by an expert panel constituted by the Centre.

SC quashes FIRs over July 20-25 student protests across country, CJP withdraws Sep 5 protest march

IANS | September 1, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed FIRs registered against student protesters in Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Assam in connection with protests held between July 20 and 25, and directed that similar cases registered across the country will not be pursued or investigated.

Former CM Banerjee's niece found hanging at her home in Bengal's Rampurhat

IANS | September 1, 2026 3:38 PM

Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee's niece allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday. The Police said that Mamata Banerjee's cousin Nihar Mukhopadhyay's daughter, Bristi Mukhopadhyay, committed suicide by hanging herself in Rampurhat of Birbhum district.

NCLT stays earlier order giving 99.97 pc debt haircut to Subhash Chandra

IANS | September 1, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday stayed the operation of an earlier verdict approving a repayment plan in the personal insolvency proceedings against Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra and decided to hear the matter afresh.

Mithilesh Singh emerges as key architect of Jharkhand recruitment scam

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:12 PM

Ranchi, Sep 1 (IANS) Mithilesh Singh, director of the blacklisted examination management agencies Webel and ICN, has emerged as a kingpin behind irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Centre moves SC seeking quashing of FIRs against student protesters

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of FIRs registered against student protesters who participated in demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country, urging the apex court to invoke its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure "complete justice".

JPSC-JSSC scam: CID uncovers result manipulation, answer scripts rewritten outside strong rooms

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:01 PM

Ranchi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations, has uncovered a massive scam involving a sophisticated racket that ranged from software-based result manipulation to removing answer scripts from highly secure strong rooms for rewriting.

Union Bank to challenge NCLT approval of Subhash Chandra insolvency plan

IANS | August 29, 2026 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Union Bank of India is set to challenge the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval of a resolution plan in the personal insolvency proceedings against Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

FSSAI proposes to roll out front-of-pack red warning on food, drinks high on sugar, salt, or fat

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice.

Law

Delhi HC seeks WFI stand on Vinesh Phogat's plea against show-cause notices

SC closes suo motu proceedings over 'corruption in judiciary' chapter in NCERT book

SC quashes FIRs over July 20-25 student protests across country, CJP withdraws Sep 5 protest march

Former CM Banerjee's niece found hanging at her home in Bengal's Rampurhat

NCLT stays earlier order giving 99.97 pc debt haircut to Subhash Chandra

Mithilesh Singh emerges as key architect of Jharkhand recruitment scam

Centre moves SC seeking quashing of FIRs against student protesters

JPSC-JSSC scam: CID uncovers result manipulation, answer scripts rewritten outside strong rooms

Union Bank to challenge NCLT approval of Subhash Chandra insolvency plan

FSSAI proposes to roll out front-of-pack red warning on food, drinks high on sugar, salt, or fat

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