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CCPA issues notices to coaching centres for false claims, unfair practices

CCPA stated that the action pertains to institutions offering coaching for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)

Courts must flag cash deals of ₹2 lakh or more to tax dept, says SC

Experts say that the judgment means anyone who has accepted such a cash payment will now think twice before filing a case in court

SC to examine plea for secular succession law over Shariat for Muslims

The court acknowledged petition filed by Naushad K K, a resident of Thrissur district in Kerala, who expressed his desire to be governed by the succession law rather than Shariat

Supreme Court bars Waqf Council appointments as Centre seeks time to reply

The Supreme Court bars Centre from making appointments to Waqf Council and boards after government seeks a week's time to file preliminary reply in the ongoing matter; next hearing on May 5

'Students should not suffer': SC allows 'untainted' Bengal teachers to stay

SC has allowed untainted West Bengal teachers to continue teaching until a new recruitment process is completed, but excludes non-teaching staff and imposes strict timeline for new hiring

Election rules row: SC gives EC 3 weeks to reply to Jairam Ramesh plea

Senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for the poll panel, sought three more weeks to file the reply

Nitin Gadkari to unveil highway projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Odisha today

Gadkari will deliver a memorial lecture on 'Infrastructure Development and Odisha' and attend a national conference on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatab

Loudspeakers in Delhi now require police permission, says standing order

The directive, aligned with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, outlines specific restrictions on sound levels and usage timing

No police protection just for marrying against parents' wishes: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that couples marrying against their parents' wishes are not entitled to seek police protection solely on that basis

Waqf Act in Supreme Court: What are the three key concerns of the bench?

The bench did not issue any formal order but suggested that certain provisions might be put on hold

News highlights: CBI conducts searches at residence of former AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak

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SC orders development of swift response protocols for accident victims

The top court granted six months to states and UTs to develop swift response protocols

Good Friday Bank Holiday 2025: Banks to remain closed on April 18?

This year, April 18, will be Good Friday in 2025. The RBI schedule indicates that several banks in numerous states will not be open on that day. However, nationwide, it is not a public holiday

Rights groups alarmed over Himachal forest official's letter on FRA

They demanded immediate withdrawal of the forest department's letter and called for a trust-building process

India's armed forces struggle with preparedness amid rising strategic risks

The real issue isn't the navy but the Indian Air Force, which is known to be understrength and will likely be even less capable a few years from now unless New Delhi starts thinking long term

Heatwave persists in Delhi, relief likely after April 19; AQI drops to 191

Parts of Delhi are likely to experience heatwave conditions midweek, with daytime temperatures ranging from 39 degree Celsius to 41 degree Celsius

Delhi govt targets dummy schools, issues notices, starts de-recognition

The action comes amid rising concerns over dummy schooling and the neglect of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students

Chhattisgarh police arrest 14 people over IPL betting through Mahadev apps

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is already investigating the Mahadev app betting scam in Chhattisgarh

'Above-normal' monsoon across India no guarantee for softer inflation

The last time such an event occurred was back in 2010 when between 2010 and 2013, India had two back-to-back years of 'above-normal' rains, followed by 'normal' rains

Air hostess alleges ICU assault while on ventilator; hospital responds

Medanta Hospital has said it is fully cooperating with authorities after a 46-year-old air hostess alleged she was sexually assaulted while on a ventilator in the ICU