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The petitioners had contended that fare structure is irrational, as it does not adhere to the station-to-station model, and violates Section 33 of Metro Rail (Operation and Maintenance), Act, 2002.

The revised toll charges, as per the authority, were reduced by ₹15 for a one-way ride and ₹30 for a two-way ride for a light motor vehicle or a four-wheeler at Pantangi toll plaza

A State-level committee will determine ‘per-child’ expenditure to be met by the government for students admitted to private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

While some Trinamool leaders have alleged a lack of initiative by party workers and youth members to protest against the SFI’s disruption at Oxford, party MP Sougata Roy said such incidents do not warrant a ‘hue and cry’

The Siddhivinayak temple trust in Prabhadevi reported record earnings of Rs 133 crore for the financial year 2024-25, a 15% increase from the previous year. Effective administration and efficient darshan arrangements contributed to the increase, with revenues from donations, prasad sales, and gold-silver offerings.

The sailing vessel, crewed by two women naval officers, reaches its final international port of call in South Africa during the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.

Karnataka's economic surveys over three years have repeated content verbatim, particularly in sections about government schemes and urban development. Despite a change in administration, only the data tables were updated. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics claimed the responsibility lies with individual departments for the lack of updated analysis, leading to criticisms of their approach.

Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh by a special court in Mohali. Singh was convicted of raping a woman in 2018 and had previously served time for a murder conviction. He blackmailed the victim using a recording of the assault.

Former CM alleges that liquor agencies are responsible for revenue loss of over ₹25 crore to the State exchequer as it did not deposit the amount of sales in the shop with Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL)

J&K CM flags off new travel initiative for women; the free service is limited to smart city e-buses and J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses across the Union Territory

The counsel informed the Bench that the government’s actions were disturbing the eco-system resulting in harm to the flora and fauna in Kancha Gachibowli

Ratan Tata, who passed away in October 2024, left nearly Rs 3.5 crore for his house helps and office staff, waived off their loans, and ensured his belongings benefited the underprivileged. He bequeathed substantial amounts to his long-time cook, butler, and driver, canceled loans, and directed funds for his executors and domestic servants.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district engaged in a gunfight while pursuing Pakistani terrorists, following an earlier clash that resulted in casualties. Searches intensified in the Ramkote area with drones and sniffer dogs. Several villagers are suspected of aiding the infiltrators.

The Kumbakonam betel leaf, which is renowned for its remarkable tenderness (Kozhundhu Vettrilai), owing to its early harvest, has secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag

State govt. files action-taken report following an accident in which a woman was killed at Menaka reportedly due to reckless driving of buses

Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year.

Kunal Kamra has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai where the first FIR against him was registered last month, police said.

US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs which will take effect immediately from April 2. These tariffs could be more expansive than those in his first term. Investors and businesses are nervous about the potential economic consequences. Some countries have threatened to retaliate, while others are negotiating to avoid the tariffs.