Category: India
Centre Unveils National Road Safety Bill Following Surge in Fatal Accidents; Stricter Penalties, Mandatory Audits and National Crash Database Announced
India moves to overhaul transport laws as increasing road fatalities spark concerns; Bill proposes tougher enforcement, safer highways and major reforms in vehicle standards Dateline: [more…]
Income Tax Department Conducts Major Raids on Real-Estate Groups Across Five States; Unaccounted Cash, Digital Ledgers and Property Deals Under Scanner
Over 120 locations searched in coordinated operation spanning Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Gujarat; officials suspect large-scale tax evasion and benami investments Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Parliament Passes Landmark Anti-Cybercrime Bill to Combat AI Fraud, Deepfakes and Digital Impersonation
New law introduces harsh penalties for AI-generated scams, deepfake misuse, identity forgery, financial cybercrime, and coordinated digital attacks; India pushes to build world’s strongest digital [more…]
Blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar Kills Seven and Injures Dozens During Handling of Seized Explosives
Massive detonation at the Nowgam Police Station compound throws security system under scrutiny as investigation links explosive cache to Faridabad terror module Dateline: Srinagar | [more…]
Gold Prices Surge in India as Global Rally Dampens Demand; Discounts Hit 5-Month High Ahead of Wedding Season
Record-high international prices push Indian buyers to the sidelines; jewellers report sharp drop in footfall even as central banks worldwide increase bullion purchases Dateline: Mumbai [more…]
India Approves New Vaccine Manufacturing Guidelines to Boost Safety, Global Competitiveness and Pandemic Preparedness
Updated norms emphasize stringent quality checks, indigenous innovation, faster approval workflows and stronger export frameworks as India aims to become a global vaccine powerhouse Dateline: [more…]
RBI Unveils Tough New Rules for Digital Lending Apps Amid Rising Fraud, Harassment and Data Misuse Complaints
Mandatory onshore data storage, stricter KYC norms, interest rate disclosures and prohibition of coercive recovery practices form the core of India’s most significant fintech regulatory [more…]
India Probes Massive PAN Data Leak; Government Orders Nationwide Cyber Audit as Fears of Identity Theft Surge
Over 16 crore PAN records suspected to be compromised on dark web; Centre activates emergency response protocols, summons firms handling financial data Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Air India Express Hit by Massive Nationwide Delays After Crew Scheduling Glitch, Thousands of Passengers Stranded Across Major Airports
Technical fault disrupts crew rostering software; DGCA seeks report as delays stretch into hours at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kochi Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]
Massive Fire Erupts at Goregaon Industrial Hub, Injures 17 and Triggers Citywide Safety Audit in Mumbai
Blaze rages for over eight hours; authorities launch criminal investigation into safety lapses as workers recount terrifying escape amid collapsing structures and toxic smoke Dateline: [more…]