The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to announce its new national president on January 20, marking a significant leadership transition within India’s ruling political party. The election process for the top organisational post will begin a day earlier, on January 19, when nominations will be formally filed. Party sources…
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NHRC Steps In: Child Freed from Bonded Labour
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj district, Bihar, who endured months of bonded labour in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. Tragic Ordeal and…
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Union Minister Inaugurates Labour Codes Meet
Jaipur, 14 January 2026: Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated a two-day Regional Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs today in Jaipur. The conference aims to facilitate effective implementation of the four Labour Codes and deliberates on schemes such as…
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Amit Shah Urges Secure, Developed Kerala at Conclave
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the Kerala Kaumudi Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on 11 January 2026, calling for a vision of a Developed, Secure Kerala that respects the faiths of all citizens. Emphasizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, Shri Shah highlighted the central government’s…
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Udaipur Leela Palace Fined ₹10 Lakh Over Guest Privacy Breach
A luxury stay at Udaipur’s iconic Leela Palace turned into a distressing experience for a Chennai-based couple after hotel staff unlawfully entered their occupied room. In a strongly worded order, a Chennai consumer court has fined The Leela Palace, Udaipur, more than ₹10 lakh, holding the five-star property guilty of…
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8th Pay Commission: Comparing 6th & 7th CPC Raises
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments related to the proposed 8th Pay Commission, hoping for a meaningful revision in salaries and pensions after years of rising living costs. While the government has not yet issued a formal notification, discussions around possible pay hikes and fitment…
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Supreme Court Proposes Romeo-Juliet Clause in POCSO Act
In a landmark recommendation, the Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The proposed clause aims to exempt adolescents engaged in consensual relationships from criminal prosecution, even if they are below the age of…
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14th Hindi Salahkar Samiti Meeting Boosts Hindi in Legal Field
Union Minister Chairs First Meeting of 14th Hindi Salahkar Samiti The Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department, officially launched the 14th “Hindi Salahkar Samiti” with its first meeting held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law…
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Air India Pilot Grounded in Canada Over Alcohol Test
Air India faced a last-minute flight disruption after one of its pilots was offloaded before departure following two failed breathalyzer tests at Vancouver International Airport. The incident, reported on December 23, 2025, affected Flight AI186 en route to Delhi via Vienna. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) flagged the pilot…
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Machine-Based Levy on Gutkha & Chewing Tobacco FAQs
The Union government has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the new machine-based levy system for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha. Issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the clarifications aim to help manufacturers understand the capacity-based excise duty…