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Sex determination cases: Who can investigate, and what has the Supreme Court said?

There were essentially three questions before the Supreme Court: Can the police register an FIR for an offence under the Act? Can they investigate it? And can a Magistrate take cognisance of the offence on the basis of a police chargesheet?

25 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Will not allow pilferage of offerings: Supreme Court on siphoning of donations at Banke Bihari Temple

...we accordingly direct that every penny of donation must come to the donation boxes or online temple treasury and any impediment created by sevayats or anyone else shall be viewed very seriously, the Supreme Court said

25 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Supreme Courts Samadhan Samaroh 2026 concludes with over 1,250 cases resolved

The Special Lok Adalat was held from August 21 to 23 under the guidance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

25 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
Tamil Nadu seeks proportionate Cauvery water, Supreme Court advises State to take it up with CWMA

The shortfall of water as per the pro rata formula was 17.414 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) as of August 23, TN tells the court

24 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
Consider it your birthright to denounce India's heritage: Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks

You have taken an oath on the Constitution and, after taking that oath, you consider it your birthright to denounce India's traditions and heritage, U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath said

24 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Be loud, be proud, fight for your space, Rahul Gandhi tells Gen Z girls

Terming violence, disrespect, control and time as measures of exerting control over women, he cited statistics to illustrate their impact on womens freedom and participation

22 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
India to lease two Sea Guardian drones for the Indian Navy

The remotely piloted MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems, equipped with advanced sensors, systems and payloads, have been leased for 1,943 crore for 30 months

17 Aug 2026 10:59 pm
India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communication system

17 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Scourge of dowry deaths still prevalent in Indian society: Delhi court

The court said the punishment must be proportionate to the crime and should serve the purpose of deterrence, while taking into account the rights of the victim and the society

17 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Thailand

The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV, is scheduled to take place in Surat Thani from August 18 to 31

17 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions

Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions

17 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Global economic situation favourable for India to emerge as an economic power, says new book

Indian Economy: COVID-19 Pandemic, Ukraine War and Changing Global Economy, authored by B.A. Prakash, points to changes such as deglobalisation and transformations in international trade, and Indias strengths in key areas as the basis for this argument

17 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
India, U.S. navies conclude Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise in Kochi

Subject matter expert exchanges covered real-time threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and the use of unmanned underwater systems, the Indian Navy says in a statement

17 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
NewVision Software, Now a SoftServe Company, to Accelerate Indias GCC Transformation and Build the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Engineering Talent

Combined firm pairs NewVisions India delivery depth with SoftServes 10,000+ professionals, 30+ years of enterprise experience, and agentic AI capability, helping Global Capability Centres move from cost centres to innovation engines and creating global-scale careers for Indias technology talent.

17 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
A list of major stampedes in India

Full list of major stampede incident in India.

17 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Indian fencers add seven more medals on Day 2 of U-23 Commonwealth Fencing

Competing across the senior individual events in womens Sabre, womens Epee, and mens Foil, India added one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals to its growing tally on Monday night

12 Aug 2026 1:37 am
Post-Mecca joint defence pact, India says it will protect its national interests

India remains fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures in this regard, says MEA spokesperson

11 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Video uploaded by Dhruv Rathee withheld in India, global blocking pending: YouTube tells Delhi High Court

The submission was made before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a petition filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, who has sought removal of the allegedly objectionable video put up by the social media influencer

11 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
State of border with China will reflect on state of bilateral ties: India

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also rejected China's criticism of New Delhi identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names,

11 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Watch: Indias Russian oil imports hit 48% as U.S. readies 100% tariffs

Russias share of Indias crude oil imports hit an all-time high of 48% in June 2026, even as the United States moves closer to imposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India imported 8.7 million metric tonnes of Russian crude in June, while overall crude imports fell sharply. The UAE also recorded a historic 17.5% share, meaning Russia and the UAE together accounted for nearly two-thirds of Indias oil imports.

11 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Watch: Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasinas press conference

During her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina said she plans to return in December

6 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Vasuki India Raises 100 Crore from an NRI Investor, Extends Fund Raise until December'2026

Vasuki India Raises 100 Crore from an NRI Investor, Extends Fund Raise until December'2026

6 Aug 2026 10:30 am
CBI secures deportation of Red Notice fugitive Vishaka Rathod to India

Rathod is wanted in connection with large-scale financial fraud and criminal conspiracy with several associates

6 Aug 2026 10:27 am
Trex Energy Hyderabad secures 3 awards for energy storage excellence in India

Trex Energy Hyderabad secures 3 awards for energy storage excellence in India

6 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Before manga, India had murals | A Moving Line at MAP Bengaluru

A new exhibition at MAP explores 1,500 years of the countrys visual storytelling, making its way from temple carvings toAmar Chitra KathaandComixense

6 Aug 2026 9:11 am
Bangladesh government outraged over Sheikh Hasinas press conference in India

Bangladesh said that its repeated requests to extradite Ms. Hasina to Bangladesh have not yet elicited a response

6 Aug 2026 2:36 am
A climate resilience pathway between India and China

Shared climate challenges create opportunities for India-China cooperation

6 Aug 2026 1:38 am
Indias cancer focus must shift to early detection

Cancer in India is still diagnosed predominantly after symptoms become severe enough to disrupt daily life. By then, opportunities for curative treatment have often been lost

6 Aug 2026 1:01 am
1,149 Crore Credited to Womens Bank Accounts; Punjabs DBT Model Wins Praise from Beneficiaries

Best Thing About This Scheme Is That the Money Comes Directly Into Womens Accounts: Suman Kumari, Beneficiary, Sri Hargobindpur

28 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Pakistan influence in West Asia setback to India, question mark on Vishwaguru's style: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that Islamabad's influence in West Asia is a severe setback to India

14 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage

Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage

14 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
India Kanoon challenges Delhi HC ruling recognising right to be forgotten, says it undermines open justice

The appeal challenged the single-judge judgment that allowed individuals to seek removal of personal information from search engine results, including legal databases, where such information is no longer relevant or serves no legitimate public purpose

14 Jul 2026 4:42 pm
When English takes an Indian turn

There are certain words and expressions that we use without really knowing whether they are correct or not. That is how many forms of Indian English, or Indianisms, have come into use.

14 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Watch: Why India Is buying more Russian oil: Petroleum Ministry responds

Why has India increased its oil imports from Russia? In response to The Hindus Oil Conundrum editorial, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says the shift is part of a deliberate strategy to protect Indias energy security amid the West Asia crisis.

14 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
60 years after disappearing from Gir, Indian Grey Hornbills breed for fourth consecutive year

Study documents the successful establishment of the reintroduced population, with breeding recorded every year since the birds were released in 2021

14 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Data show Sanskrit and Hindi are choices for third language in many Indian schools

Data hint that Sanskrit and Hindi are preferred by default due to a lack of supply and demand, even if they are not imposed

14 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Who is Anil Menon, the Indian-origin NASA astronaut of Malayali descent set to travel to space?

Anil Menon, NASAs first astronaut of Malayali origin, embarks on a historic ISS mission, conducting groundbreaking research in space.

14 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
U.S. national held near India-Nepal border for entering India without valid documents

Additional SP (Maharajganj) Siddharth said that the apprehended American national entered India via the sea route in November 2025 and had been residing in Goa since then

14 Jul 2026 10:38 am
How India counts its dead

As India approaches universal registration, greater attention should shift from overall completeness to identifying populations that may remain under-represented

13 Jul 2026 7:12 pm
Why India must rethink alternative schooling pathways

Reimagining schooling in India requires moving beyond a binary of mainstream and alternative and creating a continuum of educational options that cater to diverse learner profiles

29 Apr 2026 12:48 pm