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Legal sources say that the Supreme Court has clearly recognised two distinct obligations on the part of the police that the arrested person should be informed of the grounds/reasons for arrest; and a relative/friend should be informed of the fact of the arrest

Former chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti has said that he was deeply pained by the developments that led to his resignation to the post.

The Mandi-Manali stretch of the Kirathpur-Manali National Highway was closed to vehicular traffic following a landslip near the Jhalogi tunnel in Mandi district. The road will be opened after the rain stops and the situation is normalised, says officials

Caitlin Clark's foundation collaborates with Scholastic to launch an impactful book donation initiative. This program aims to distribute 22,000 books to young readers in Iowa and Indiana, focusing on children from pre-K to eighth grade to enhance their reading abilities. Inspired by her own experience with Scholastic flyers, Clark is passionate about making literacy accessible and enriching the education of thousands of children.

BJP MP Harbhajan Singh responded after Punjab Police fact-checked a viral video he shared. He stated the drug issue cannot be dismissed by questioning video locations. Singh shared another video, questioning its origin and stressing Punjab's drug crisis. He criticized paid trolls for attempting to hide the significant drug problem. Singh urged the Punjab government to focus on making the state drug-free.

The gripping Mirzapur saga is set to transition from web series to cinema! A recently released trailer showcases fan-favorite characters and electrifying combat, as the struggle for the Gaddi intensifies across uncharted territories and introduces new faces. Featuring an all-star cast, Mirzapur: The Movie is destined to captivate audiences when it releases on September 4, 2026.

Payment of retirement benefits to impose additional burden on the government. Implementation of the new Pay Revision Commission’s (PRC) recommendations are bound to add to the financial burden

The Planning Department’s July report put agriculture at 13.5%, industry at 10.6% and services at 9.9%

Air India's departing CEO recently conferred with government representatives about a serious turbulence event that led to injuries and hospitalizations of those on board. The investigation is focused on potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior. Interestingly, the pilot's initial test for psychoactive substances did not return negative. Further steps will depend on the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and confirmation tests.

The revision began with 14,05,443 voters in the district, of whom 12,25,937 were identified as genuine; the final electoral roll is to be published on October 3, and hearings must be set at least seven days after a notice is served

The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, implemented in April 2016, bans alcohol manufacture, sale, and consumption in the State

Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa holders applying for extensions. Companies with over fifty employees utilizing a significant number of visa workers will also experience the higher financial burden as these changes pertain to initial petitions and status extensions.

Rasik Mohan Chakma, who represents the Mizo National Front in the 40-member Assembly, is a member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah attended Revati Sule's wedding reception. Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi were also present at the high-profile event. Sharad Pawar hosted the reception for his daughter Supriya Sule's daughter. Several Union ministers and opposition leaders joined the celebration. The event brought together leaders from across the political spectrum.