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Centre Cracks Down on Forced Service Charges: 27 Restaurants Penalised, ₹50,000 Fine Enforced After Court-Backed Ban
The government has reinforced that service charges in restaurants must remain voluntary, imposing penalties and refund orders on establishments that continue to levy them by default despite clear legal guidelines.
Over 9,438 Lives Lost in India to Pothole Accidents Between 2020 and 2024; Uttar Pradesh Reports 5,127 Deaths
Government data reveals a sharp rise in pothole-related road deaths across India, raising urgent questions about infrastructure maintenance, accountability, and public safety.
Viral Soft Drink ‘Refill’ Video at Arun Jaitley Stadium Sparks Hygiene Concerns; DDCA Says It Was Waste Disposal Protocol
A viral clip from a T20 World Cup match in Delhi prompted hygiene concerns before the DDCA clarified it was part of an authorised waste disposal process.
From Fare Meters to Fraud Prevention: SEBI and NSDL Launch 1,000 Auto-Rickshaws to Promote Investor Safety
SEBI and NSDL have deployed a fleet of branded auto-rickshaws equipped with QR codes to encourage citizens to verify payment details and intermediary registrations before investing.
India–US Trade Deal Row Deepens; Govt Dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Anti-Farmer’ Allegations
A sharp political showdown has erupted after Rahul Gandhi alleged the interim India–US trade deal harms farmers, while the government insists agricultural interests remain fully protected.
Rs 3.43 Crore Drug Haul at Bengaluru Airport: 9.7 Kg Hydroponic Ganja Seized, 2 Arrested
Customs officials intercepted hydroponic ganja and charas concealed in luggage and candy packets during two separate operations at Kempegowda International Airport.
Maharashtra: Drone Surveillance Exposes Mass Copying in Class 12 Exams; Over 16 Teachers Booked in Beed
Drone cameras deployed to prevent malpractice instead exposed alleged collusion by invigilators during Maharashtra’s Class 12 board examinations in Beed district.
15 Devotees, One Shared Shrine: How Courts and Community Shaped Maha Shivaratri at Karnataka’s Aland Dargah
A court-monitored arrangement and heightened security mark Maha Shivaratri observances at a historically shared shrine in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district.
India’s Passport Climbs to 75th Rank in Henley Index, Expands Visa-Free Access to 56 Countries
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₹1.7 Crore Cash, 29 Raids: Lokayukta Probe Reveals Crores in Assets Linked to Senior Karnataka Officials
Simultaneous searches across Bengaluru and three districts uncovered crores in alleged disproportionate assets linked to four senior government officials.
BCI Proposes ₹20,000 Monthly Stipend for City Lawyers, ₹15,000 for Rural Juniors; Debate Grows Over Fair Pay
The Centre has placed the BCI’s ₹20,000 urban and ₹15,000 rural minimum stipend proposal before Parliament, triggering debate over dignity, enforcement, and the financial realities faced by India’s junior lawyers.
India Mandates 3-Hour Takedown for Deepfakes, AI Content, and Misinformation Across Social Media Platforms
From February 20, all major social media platforms in India must swiftly remove flagged harmful content, including AI-generated deepfakes and impersonation posts, or face penalties.
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