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Supreme Court to rule on reassessment notices for Indian taxpayers

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the legality of reassessment notices sent to taxpayers, with a verdict expected in the coming weeks.

17 Sep 2026

India slips to 131st place in 2026 Global Gender Gap Index

The World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Report places India at 131st out of 146 countries, highlighting persistent gaps in health, education, economic participation and political empowerment.

17 Sep 2026

67-Year-Old Man Granted Divorce After Wife Vanished Following Brother's Birthday in 1992

A family court has granted divorce to a 67-year-old man after his wife left to attend her brother's birthday in 1992 and never returned. The court ruled the prolonged absence amounted to desertion under Hindu marriage law.

17 Sep 2026

RSS Forms Panel to Push for OTT Content Censorship, Seeks Film-Style Certification

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has constituted a committee to advocate censorship of content on OTT platforms, demanding a certification process similar to films.

17 Sep 2026

Karnataka MLA's niece sacked from Bagalkote Namma Clinic over dual pay allegations

The niece of a Karnataka MLA was removed from her position at the Bagalkote Namma Clinic after allegations surfaced that she was receiving dual remuneration. An official inquiry has been launched into the matter.

17 Sep 2026

Displaced Villagers Protest on Pyres for Fifth Day in Panna, Demand Justice

Displaced villagers in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district have been lying on funeral pyres for five days, demanding justice or death, as the administration says relief is being processed.

17 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh Directed to Plant 7,000 Trees After 700 Felled for Stadium

Seven hundred trees were cut down to make way for a stadium in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have now instructed the state to plant seven thousand trees as compensatory afforestation.

17 Sep 2026

Sia's Gurgaon Bike Crash Sparks Debate on Safety of Women Bikers

Sia's recent crash in Gurgaon has raised serious concerns about the safety of women bikers on Indian roads.

17 Sep 2026

Author Dr. Vikram Mishra Receives BIB Pride of Bharat Award 2026

Renowned author Dr. Vikram Mishra was honored with the BIB Pride of Bharat Award 2026 for his literary contributions, and his bestselling book 'Mahadev' is moving toward a Bollywood film adaptation.

17 Sep 2026

VHP Calls for Removal of Maharashtra Minority Panel Chief After Abu Salem Meeting

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has demanded the removal of the chairman of Maharashtra's State Minority Commission following his meeting with underworld figure Abu Salem. The official said he did not seek early release for the gangster.

17 Sep 2026

Central Railway to launch first daily train service between Beed and Pune

Central Railway is set to introduce the first-ever daily train service connecting Beed and Pune, improving rail connectivity between the two Maharashtra cities.

17 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI, Approves Early Transfer Policy for High Court Chief Justices

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, has approved a new policy to allow early transfers of high court chief justices.

17 Sep 2026