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Is the provision which restricts the arrest of women after sunset and before sunrise absolute? What did the 135th report of the Law Commission of India on Women in Custody recommend?

While the impact of political consultancy firms on our politics continues to remain murky, there are disturbing indicators of how they can de-institutionalise political parties in the name of business

Why is the Union government delaying funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to Tamil Nadu? When was the three-language policy first introduced and what did it mandate? What are the challenges in having extra language courses in government schools?

An Australian couple had to sit next to a deceased passenger on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha. The crew could not move the body to business class, leaving the couple beside the corpse for four hours. Qatar Airways has apologised for any distress caused. There should be a protocol to handle such situations better, the couple said.

Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy announced his candidacy for Ohio governor, proposing that high school seniors pass the civics test required for US naturalization to foster patriotism. Ramaswamy, a former GOP presidential candidate, received endorsements from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Despite being considered for a role alongside Musk, he chose to pursue the Ohio governorship.

YSRCP legislators’ behaviour during the Governor’s address to the joint session was inappropriate, he says, adding that Jagan ‘forgot dignity and acted irresponsibly’

US Vice President JD Vance recounted a confrontation with a Ukrainian-American man, emphasizing that immigrants should prioritize the interests of the United States. Vance highlighted the importance of assimilation and valuing America as their primary country. He applauded immigrants who understand this perspective, stressing that they should look out for the US interests first.

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified a new scheme for compensation of victims of hit and run cases in 2022

There is no truth in claims made about ₹6.5 lakh crore investments coming to the State and creation of 4 lakh job opportunities, alleges APCC president

Leaders of both the parties are learnt to have discussed issues such as alleged irregularities in the government.

As pilgrims milled around and took the holy dip at various ghats at or near the confluence site, security personnel kept a vigilant eye, not allowing crowding at any place for long duration

Steve Smith Sr., a former NFL star and Hall of Fame candidate, faces allegations of an affair with Ravens band member Nicole Martinez, as revealed by her husband's Facebook post. The scandal has quickly gone viral, posing potential risks to Smith's long-standing reputation.

Delhi government incurred a revenue loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, as per CAG's report. The policy, which was later withdrawn, faced issues like monopoly risks and improper license allocations, leading to significant financial discrepancies.

Rahul Lavari was a resident of Hyderabad and he was doing B.Tech in Mathematics and Computer

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal has announced that a State-wide protest to raise farmer’s issues will be held on March 3, the first day of the Assembly’s budget session

Mahashivratri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva, will be celebrated on February 26, 2025. This spiritually significant night is marked by devotion, fasting, and meditations worldwide. Observances include various puja timings and chanting mantras to invoke Lord Shiva's divine energy and blessings.

Foreign funds have sold over Rs 2 lakh crore worth of Indian stocks since October last year, driven by weak earnings growth, falling rupee returns, and US market resilience. Market players note that India is not currently attractive enough for foreign investments, and higher US bond yields are also affecting their decisions.

Tata Capital's board has approved plans for an IPO to list by September, comprising fresh shares and stake-sale, potentially valued at $1.7 billion. This move complies with RBI's mandate for 'upper-layer' NBFCs. Tata Sons, holding 93% of Tata Capital, plans to sell shares to support other ventures, while maintaining a significant stake post-listing. A rights offering worth Rs 1,504 crore has also been approved.

Sarpanch allegedly murdered in July 2024, in a case with political connections; villagers demand arrests of accused, investigators; family to seek reinvestigation; threaten to stop drinking water if demands not met