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Odisha Police SI recruitment scam: Bail hearing of 14 accused deferred to July 3

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- The hearing on the bail petitions of 14 accused, including Shankar Prusty, in the alleged Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam has been deferred. The matter, whic... Read More


South Korea Supreme Court upholds acquittal of 'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su in sexual misconduct case

Seoul, June 29 -- The Supreme Court of South Korea has upheld the acquittal of 'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su in a sexual harassment case, bringing an end to a legal battle that lasted for more than th... Read More


HC questions legality of restrictions on maternity leave, benefits

Dhaka, June 29 -- The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why legal provisions limiting maternity leave and benefits for working women should not be declared inco... Read More


US DOJ's bid to drop Adani indictment on track, Judge's order only a routine step: Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa

New Delhi, June 29 -- Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa on Monday said the recent order of US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis seeking additional information from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in the A... Read More


Only one in four rural households aware of credit scores: Nabard survey

New Delhi, June 29 -- Barely one in four rural households in India understands what a credit score is and how it influences access to loans, exposing a major financial literacy gap, despite efforts to... Read More


West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to make statement on UCC bill in assembly today; several other key legislations set for introduction

Kolkata, June 29 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is likely to make a statement on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the state assembly on Monday. In addition to the UCC Bill,... Read More


45 mins at Indian immigration vs 45 secs in Singapore: CFO says India has 'a long way to go'

India, June 29 -- An Indian executive has highlighted the difference between India and Singapore's airport immigration processes, claiming India has a long way to go before it can match Singapore in e... Read More


Tripura's child care institutions can serve as a national benchmark, says Union Minister

Agartala, June 29 -- Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Monday praised Tripura's child care system, describing the state's Child Care Institutions (CCIs) as a model that ... Read More


Feared dacoit Jagan Gurjar found dead in Ajmer jail; police suspect murder inside high-security prison

India, June 29 -- Notorious Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar, lodged in Rajasthan's high-security prison in Ajmer, was found dead inside his barrack on Monday in what police suspect to be a murder. Superin... Read More


Govt to scrap Section 18(A) allowing former owners to reclaim failed banks

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- The government has decided to repeal the controversial Section 18(A) of the Bank Resolution Act, 2026 that had drawn widespread criticism for allowing former owners of faile... Read More