The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 26, 2024

New Delhi: Upset over the defacement of public property during the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the elections are a festival of democracy...

12-member gang robs gold merchant of ₹1.84 crore jewelry in broad daylight, FIR filed, assailants at large.

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

In a setback to the Centre, the Bombay High Court on Thursday (September 26, 2024) passed a judgement ‘formally’ striking down the amended Information Technology Rules, 2023 and called it “unconstitutional”.

Delhi High Court extends interim protection for Puja Khedkar in cheating case till October 4.

The US envoy, the statement said, remarked that Mr Gambaryan's freedom is of utmost importance for US diplomatic efforts.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended its earlier order granting interim protection from arrest to now-sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar

G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor, VIT, released a book titled “Thala Idhu Thabal Thala”, authored by Arunkumar Narasimhan, at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). Tamil Nadu School Education Director S. Kannappan received the first copy.

The interior minister said corruption would be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the ministry's purview.

BJP leaders protest in Bengaluru demanding resignation of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over MUDA site allotment irregularities.

The lecturers said they are embarking on an indefinite strike over the matter.

Terming the charges against him a 'BJP conspiracy', Siddaramaiah said he would wage a legal fight.

Supreme Court hears appeal of CPM leader challenging High Court's denial of Scheduled Caste status due to alleged Christian conversion.

The Supreme Court on Thursday said constitutional courts cannot allow provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to become instruments in the hands of the Enforcement Directorate to continue incarceration for a long time.

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The statement said the proceedings are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Supreme Court's main courtroom.

Kerala High Court deems unconstitutional government power to acquire cashew factories, citing violation of workers' rights.

Shankar IAS Academy partners with The Hindu to inspire UPSC aspirants at MGR College event with guest speaker IRS Deputy Commissioner.

G4 countries push for urgent UN Security Council reform to enhance global representation and address significant challenges.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday told the High Court of Karnataka that the report of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) had stated that the voice samples of former MP Prajwal Revanna matched with the voice of the male recorded in a video footage in which an aged woman was allegedly being raped by him.

The Prevention of Corruption Act was also invoked as the juvenile is accused of colluding with his parents, doctors from the government-run Sassoon Hospital and some middlemen to swap his blood samples, the official said.

Questioning the claims of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has turned down the demand for his resignation on the grounds that people of the State are backing him, the Opposition BJP challenged him to prove his popularity by seeking fresh mandate.

Kerala Women's Commission to research issues faced by Harithakarma Sena women workers, including low wages and health concerns.

Supreme Court emphasizes need for speedy trials in PMLA and UAPA cases, warns against prolonged incarceration of undertrial prisoners.

The FCT Wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on 18 September resumed industrial action over unresolved welfare issues between it and the six area councils of the territory.

The organisers said rather than celebrate on 1 October, “it should be a day to fight for the survival of democratic rights and the dignity of the Nigerian people.”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking his challenge of the State Fair of Texas's new gun policy to the state supreme court.

Chief Justice discusses M.K. Nambyar's constitutional legacy, emphasizing the evolving nature of the Indian Constitution beyond original intent.

IUML president discusses Lok Sabha results, emphasizing the importance of secular politics and coalition efforts against BJP's divisive agenda.

Tamil Nadu police arrest officials involved in forgery case, including Deputy Inspector-General of Registration, for property usurpation.

12-member gang robs gold merchant of ₹1.84 crore jewelry in broad daylight, sparking investigation by special team.

The group anchored its call for the release of the detained persons on lack of evidence to prosecute them for the alleged crimes.

He also used his speech to announce New Zealand would campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2039-2040 term.