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A three-judge Bench also asks about the delay in the FIR and the missing CCTV footage from the Krishnalanka police station in Vijayawada, and says it will step in if needed once the High Court disposes of the pending petitions

Status report submitted by amicus curiae before Supreme Court reveals that backlog before Keralam’s district commissions has surged by nearly 76% since December 2023, and is nearly twice that of Karnataka and more than six times that of Tamil Nadu

Bouncing a cheque can transform into a criminal offence under the Negotiable Instruments Act, creating legal repercussions. The cheque must be issued for a lawful debt and returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. After dishonour, the payee has 30 days to issue a notice, and the drawer has 15 days to respond. If not repaid, the payee can file a complaint within one month of the final notice.

Telangana Congress president demands ECI publish State-wise and constituency-wise details of names deleted from draft electoral rolls during SIR process,reasons for such deletions, number of objections received and other details

Zinedine Zidane has introduced a ban on haircuts during the France national team camp at Clairefontaine. He has also restricted media coverage, ending the tradition of players showcasing their outfits upon arrival. The new rules aim to create a more disciplined environment focused solely on football preparations. Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps, who had been in charge for 14 years. The changes signal the beginning of Zidane's era with Les Bleus.

Sitharaman rubbished the Opposition's allegations that the government had yielded to foreign pressure, saying the MDR was not a tax and would not accrue to the government

One of the accused is a fifth-semester BSc. student of PES Institute of Advanced Management Studies in Shivamogga

Order directs Local Self-Government, Revenue, Forest, and Survey departments to locate and demolish fences, walls, and structures built without clearance along forest boundaries

FSSAI has proposed amendments to prohibit the labeling of non-dairy products as "Paneer". This change aims to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices. The proposal affects both packaged goods and food businesses using substitutes. Stakeholders have been invited to provide feedback on these proposed regulations. Increased scrutiny of food safety and labelling practices has prompted this regulatory action to prevent consumer deception.

A new U.S.-Iran peace deal, a politically significant Governor’s address in Tamil Nadu, and a courtroom battle over West Bengal’s Opposition leadership — here are the stories shaping the day.

The decision follows Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s assurance in the Legislative Assembly on September 16

“Intentionally manipulating records, committing forgery, or subverting the constitutional electoral process in the course of discharging official duties can under no circumstances be treated as an integral part of those duties,” the petition said

IMD said squally weather would prevail along the coast, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.

According to police sources, one of the suspects created a closed group on an instant messaging social media platform. He allegedly roped in a few people and held ‘provocative’ discussions that could have a ‘negative impact on people’

Toxic foam has once again become a concern around Kelavarapalli Dam in Krishnagiri district, with farmers raising concerns over the impact on agriculture, livestock and local communities. The dam receives water from Karnataka during the monsoon. Farmers allege that sewage discharge from Karnataka is contributing to the persistent foam and pollution in the water. Despite repeated demands for action, the problem continues. In this ground report, we speak to farmers and residents about the polluted water, its impact on their lives and livelihoods, and their demand for a lasting solution from the Water Resources Department and the Tamil Nadu Government.

A former IPS officer and social activist wrote to the UP DGP, claiming that while the scope of the investigation continued to expand, the number of persons facing criminal charges ultimately remained limited to eight 

The road had been shut for three days for repairs; Collector G. Lakshmisha orders the debris cleared on a war footing and the hill checked for other loose rocks

Assam Congress had taken out a march from its state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, and planned to proceed towards the Chief Electoral Officer’s office to burn an effigy of the CEC