SC condemns 'hooliganism' by lawyers in UP's Barabanki, grants bail to toll staff

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned acts of violence by members of the Bar in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district and ordered the immediate release on bail of toll plaza employees who had approached the apex court alleging denial of legal representation and threats from local lawyers.

From shop to factory: Bihar man saw his fortunes grow under PMFME scheme

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:41 PM

Patna, March 17 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of micro-enterprises by promoting formalisation of the sector, is bringing notable change in lives of people and also motivating others to walk down a similar path.