Arrested Kerala nuns granted bail by NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur

IANS | August 2, 2025 12:20 PM

Bilaspur/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (IANS) The NIA Court in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday granted bail to the two Kerala nuns who were arrested last week on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion. The court had completed hearing arguments on the bail plea on Friday.

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and all state governments on a plea seeking a complete ban on "illegal" betting apps across the country.

No such category as ‘suspicious voters’ under Representation of the People Act, says Law Minister in RS

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:49 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reiterated that there is no legal category of "suspicious voters" under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The clarification came through a written reply by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Weaving change: Mudra Yojana empowers women artisans in Bihar's Bagaha

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:26 PM

Bagaha (Bihar), July 31 (IANS) In the heart of Bagaha, government schemes like the Mudra Yojana are not only revitalising traditional crafts but also empowering women with sustainable livelihoods. Two local cooperatives -- the Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti and the Dhirauli Prathmik Oon (Wool) Bunkar Sahayog Samiti -- stand as testaments to the transformative impact of financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship.