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New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): The Central Government has decided to extend the tenure of Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani R as the Attorney General for India for another two years, beginning October 1, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, "The President of India has re-appointed R. Venkataramani, Senior Advocate, as Attorney General for India for a further period of two years with effect from 01.10.2025." Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Inaugura ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): The Central Government has decided to extend the tenure of Senior Advocate R. Venkataramani R as the Attorney General for India for another two years, beginning October 1, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, "The President of India has re-appointed R. Venkataramani, Senior Advocate, as Attorney General for India for a further period of two years with effect from 01.10.2025." Venkataramani, a seasoned legal expert w ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 27 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms that have lowered the slab to five per cent on several goods. "The effect of GST 2.0, the next-gen GST reforms, can be seen in the markets. The customers are curious and asking questions while the shopkeepers are explaining it (GST rates) to them. This has become a reality, and we ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The state government is keen to ensure that Socio Economic and Educational Survey gets completed by October 7. The survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has been marred by glitches and inexperienced enumerators. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hold a video conference (VC) with deputy commissioners and CEOs of Zilla Panchayats on Friday at 11.30 am to expedite and streamline the survey. After the cabinet meeting held on Thursday, Law Minister HK P ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha is set to host the second edition of the National Mediation Conference at Loka Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, on September 27-28, 2025. The event, organised under the aegis of the Office of the Advocate General and the Odisha Law department, will bring together eminent jurists, policymakers, and legal experts to deliberate on the growing role of mediation in India's justice system. As per an official statement, the conference seeks to enrich the national ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, has recommended appointments to the Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka High Courts. The apex court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officers Geetha Kadaba Bharatharaja Setty, Muralidhara Pai Borkatte, and Tyagaraja Narayan Inavally as Judges of the Karnataka High Court. In its meeting held on Monday, the SC Collegium also recommended the names of two ad ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gen-Z protesters in Nepal have demanded the resignation of interim PM Sushila Karki as they are angry about the cabinet expansion. The protesters demonstrated and raised slogans outside the PM's residence on Sunday, September 14, at night. They alleged that the interim government is selecting ministers without taking the opinion of the protesters. It was led by Sudan Gurung. Gurung had announced the Gen-Z movement in Nepal Gurung threatened, "If we take to the streets again, no one w ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calcutta High Court's second-most senior judge, Justice Soumen Sen, was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on Monday. "In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Soumen Sen, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon superannuation of ...Read More >
The Indian Sports Ministry is set to establish the National Sports Board by December, a key component of the National Sports Governance Act. This board will regulate sports federations' affiliations and finances. The eagerly-anticipated National Sports Board, which will have paramount authority to grant or suspend affiliation to federations and monitor their financial conduct as part of the National Sports Governance Act, will be constituted by December end. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya h ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 22: The government has officially notified the Income Tax Act, 2025, which consolidates and amends the income tax law provisions, replacing the over six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The Act received the President's assent on August 21, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The new simplified Act, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026, does not impose any new tax rate and only simplifies the language, making it easier to unde ...Read More >
Naveen Patnaik, BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, was hospitalized in Bhubaneswar on Sunday due to dehydration. The 78-year-old former chief minister's condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment at SUM Ultimate Medicare. He had complained of uneasiness and had recently returned from Mumbai after undergoing spinal surgery. BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was admitted to a private hospital here on Sunday due to de ...Read More >
Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative functioning. The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Sunday became the first legislature in the country to be powered entirely by solar energy, following the commissioning of a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative func ...Read More >
Family businesses are a unique force in the global economy, built on a foundation of loyalty, shared history, and long-term vision. Yet, this incredible strength - the family bond itself - is also their greatest vulnerability. It is a well-documented paradox that the vast majority of family business failures are not caused by market downturns or strategic missteps, but by an internal breakdown of trust and communication. The most formidable threat to a family dynasty often comes from within. Th ...Read More >
Fulbari (West Bengal) [India], July 19 (ANI): Amid growing concerns over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi nationals arriving at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Jalpaiguri district have urged for peace and called for political stability in their country, citing ongoing violence and hardship, especially for minorities. Speaking at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Fulbari, which facilitates cross-border travel and trade, several visitors from Bangladesh expressed deep concern ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025 ...Read More >
Fulbari (West Bengal) [India], July 19 (ANI): Amid growing concerns over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi nationals arriving at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Jalpaiguri district have urged for peace and called for political stability in their country, citing ongoing violence and hardship, especially for minorities. Speaking at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Fulbari, which facilitates cross-border travel and trade, several visitors from Bangladesh expressed deep concern ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed the officials to constitute an expert panel comprising retired bureaucrats and domain specialists to examine the nature of cases involving Delhi govt pending in district courts and recommend strategies to eliminate unnecessary litigation.The govt stated that these panels would also assist in formulating systemic solutions for quicker resolution and better case management. The decision was taken in a review meeting with the law, justice and ...Read More >
The Congress party will support a motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in the Lok Sabha, prompted by former CJI Sanjiv Khanna's recommendation for his removal following the discovery of burnt banknotes at his residence. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for a proper investigation into the matter. The Congress will support and its MPs will be among the signatories to the motion to be brought against Justice Yashwant Varma in the Lok Sabha, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday, asser ...Read More >
The process formally began with a meeting of the selection committee held here on Thursday, the official said. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and State Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini and Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng were also present there, he said. "Their contributions and insights were highly appreciated," the official said. In his remarks, Khandu underlined the significance of thoughtful leadership and inclusive dialogue in creating robust institutional frameworks. "T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) All political parties are on board on the move to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose residence here burnt wads of currency notes were found, the government said on Friday, paving the way for a motion on this matter during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. A fire incident at Justice Varma's Delhi residence in March this year, when he was a judge of the Delhi High Court, had led to the discovery of sacks of half-burnt cash in the outhouse. Justice Varma ...Read More >
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer from the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) will investigate the case, which the Sahadevkhunta police in Balasore had been investigating so far. The Crime Branch of Odisha Police on Wednesday took up the investigation into the death of a student of a leading college in Balasore, who set herself on fire after her complaints alleging sexual harassment by a professor were ignored. A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India on Thursday reiterated that elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for April 2026 should be credible, democratic, peaceful, and all-inclusive. Responding to a query on Bangladesh general elections after former Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted in a student-led uprising in August last year, Ministry of External Affairs ofiicial spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in weekly media briefing said, You know our point of view. We have said that as a democracy we wou ...Read More >
The 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will be held on October 12 and will start from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, the organisers of the event said on Wednesday. The registration for the race categories, including half marathon, Open 10K, Great Delhi Run, Senior Citizens Run and Champions with Disability, will commence on July 17 and will remain open till September 19. The launch event was attended by Delhi's sports minister Ashish Sood and tourism minister Kapil Mishr ...Read More >
The Law Ministry announced the appointment of chief justices to five high courts. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva is now the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice Vibhu Bakhru has been elevated to Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Justice Ashutosh Kumar is now Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. Chief justices were appointed to five high courts on Monday, the law ministry said. According to separate law ministry notifications, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has been appointed as ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The government on Friday issued orders for elevation of five judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices. According to a Press Communique issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the appointments were made by President Droupadi Murmu. Chief Justices of four High Courts have been transferred. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, who has been serving as Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, will now assume the role as Chief Justice of the same court. ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 14 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an unconditional apology. The incident occurred on June 20 when Justice Nirzar S Desai was hearing a case. A video of the man soon went viral, prompting the high court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings. Also Read | Donal ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre on Monday cleared the appointments of Chief Justices of the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand, following the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President was pleased to appoint Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice Sachdeva was functioning as Acting Chief J ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The government on Friday issued orders for elevation of five judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices. According to a Press Communique issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the appointments were made by President Droupadi Murmu. Chief Justices of four High Courts have been transferred. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, who has been serving as Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, will now assume the role as Chief Justice of the same court. ...Read More >
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