
Historic Win for Equality: South Africa Court Strikes Down Colonial-Era Ban, Allows Husbands to Take Wives’ Surnames
The Constitutional Court ruled that colonial-era discriminatory surname laws violate equality, allowing men to adopt wives’ names.

The Constitutional Court ruled that colonial-era discriminatory surname laws violate equality, allowing men to adopt wives’ names.

The Karnataka government fixates maximum cinema ticket price at Rs 200 statewide, excluding small premium multi-screen venues.

Delhi plans a large-scale microchipping drive for stray dogs alongside rabies control and stricter pet shop rules.

PM Modi declares ₹1,500 crore relief and compensation measures for flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh’s citizens.

Himachal Pradesh achieves 99.3% literacy, joining Goa, Tripura, Mizoram, and Ladakh as fully literate regions.

India’s digital birth certificate service ensures fast, secure, and accessible official registrations nationwide from home.

Hyderabad City Police forms India’s pioneering all-women mounted unit alongside expanding its dog squad for better law enforcement.

Varanasi launches an innovative AI-equipped vehicle to monitor and curb illegal advertisement hoardings, enhancing urban cleanliness and safety.

Karnataka’s Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township will combine AI-driven industries, smart infrastructure, and sustainability across 9,000 acres near Bengaluru.

India’s comprehensive GST overhaul slashes tax rates on essentials and agriculture while introducing a higher 40% slab on luxury and sin goods to stimulate growth and simplify compliance.