
Jagdeep Chhokar, ADR Co-Founder Who Championed Electoral Transparency, Passes Away at 81
Jagdeep Chhokar, academic and activist, co-founded ADR, pioneering transparency laws that transformed Indian elections and democracy.

Jagdeep Chhokar, academic and activist, co-founded ADR, pioneering transparency laws that transformed Indian elections and democracy.

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

A 75-year-old Indian bibliophile’s self-funded, free-access library of two million books empowers learners across India.

Nepal’s youth-led protests against social media restrictions and widespread corruption triggered large-scale demonstrations and curfew in Kathmandu.

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma rules alimony must reflect inflation and rising income, ensuring fair support.

A family’s painful remembrance as the Bombay High Court clears 12 wrongly convicted men, years too late.

India’s new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 allows religious minorities fleeing persecution from neighbouring countries to reside in India without travel documents.

Rajasthan mandates designated feeding areas and humane stray dog management across all localities to balance safety and welfare.

Around 15 stray dogs were found poisoned in Asansol’s Hirapur area, prompting a police probe and public outrage.

As part of its pollution control efforts, the government has increased renewal fees for vehicles over 20 years old, affecting domestic and imported models.