NCW asks states, UTs to ensure mandatory POSH audits, robust workplace safety mechanisms

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation of comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).

Delhi Police bust inter-state child trafficking syndicate, five infants rescued

IANS | June 18, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against organised child trafficking, Delhi's Central District Police have dismantled an inter-state child trafficking syndicate and arrested 13 accused persons, including traffickers, mediators, buyers, and a hospital owner, while rescuing five infants from different locations across Delhi, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.

Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

Authorities failed us once, it's difficult to place complete trust again: Students on IAF overseeing NEET-UG re-test papers

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:11 PM

Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) With the Indian Air Force (IAF) tasked with the transportation of NEET-UG re-test question papers, students on Wednesday said that the government appears to have taken foolproof measures this time, but some added that the authorities had failed them once before, making it difficult to place complete trust in the system again.

Water turns toxic in Dharam Talab in Rajasthan's Bhilwara village, local admin alerts villagers prohibiting its use

Archana Sharma | June 17, 2026 12:07 AM

Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) For generations, the Dharam Talab, also known locally as the Ghat pond, has been at the heart of life in Jaswantpura village in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. It has sustained livestock, supported agricultural activity, and served as a site of faith where villagers gather every Diwali for the traditional Ghat Pujan ritual.

SC initiates suo motu case on social security of blind man living in extreme poverty

IANS | June 16, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government, in a suo motu case concerning the welfare and social security of a visually impaired man living in extreme poverty, and directed the state authorities to ensure that all basic amenities are provided to him and his elderly mother.