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Nainar Nagenthran shared a video clip on his social media handle, and asked whether CM Vijay was not aware that engaging children in an election campaign was an offence

A Fast Lab executive pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 testing fraud case involving over $500 million in allegedly false claims. Prosecutors said the company used customers’ insurance information to bill government-backed healthcare programmes for COVID-19 testing services that were never provided. Seyhun admitted helping submit fraudulent claims and agreed to forfeit $4.31 million.

The division bench, presided over by Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge, held that there was no provision in criminal law for such interim protection to an accused

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said language-related reforms were already being considered administratively and could not be brought about through judicial orders.

A three-judge Bench also asks about the delay in the FIR and the missing CCTV footage from the Krishnalanka police station in Vijayawada, and says it will step in if needed once the High Court disposes of the pending petitions

Status report submitted by amicus curiae before Supreme Court reveals that backlog before Keralam’s district commissions has surged by nearly 76% since December 2023, and is nearly twice that of Karnataka and more than six times that of Tamil Nadu

Bouncing a cheque can transform into a criminal offence under the Negotiable Instruments Act, creating legal repercussions. The cheque must be issued for a lawful debt and returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. After dishonour, the payee has 30 days to issue a notice, and the drawer has 15 days to respond. If not repaid, the payee can file a complaint within one month of the final notice.

Telangana Congress president demands ECI publish State-wise and constituency-wise details of names deleted from draft electoral rolls during SIR process,reasons for such deletions, number of objections received and other details

Zinedine Zidane has introduced a ban on haircuts during the France national team camp at Clairefontaine. He has also restricted media coverage, ending the tradition of players showcasing their outfits upon arrival. The new rules aim to create a more disciplined environment focused solely on football preparations. Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps, who had been in charge for 14 years. The changes signal the beginning of Zidane's era with Les Bleus.

Sitharaman rubbished the Opposition's allegations that the government had yielded to foreign pressure, saying the MDR was not a tax and would not accrue to the government

One of the accused is a fifth-semester BSc. student of PES Institute of Advanced Management Studies in Shivamogga

Order directs Local Self-Government, Revenue, Forest, and Survey departments to locate and demolish fences, walls, and structures built without clearance along forest boundaries

FSSAI has proposed amendments to prohibit the labeling of non-dairy products as "Paneer". This change aims to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices. The proposal affects both packaged goods and food businesses using substitutes. Stakeholders have been invited to provide feedback on these proposed regulations. Increased scrutiny of food safety and labelling practices has prompted this regulatory action to prevent consumer deception.

A new U.S.-Iran peace deal, a politically significant Governor’s address in Tamil Nadu, and a courtroom battle over West Bengal’s Opposition leadership — here are the stories shaping the day.

The decision follows Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s assurance in the Legislative Assembly on September 16

“Intentionally manipulating records, committing forgery, or subverting the constitutional electoral process in the course of discharging official duties can under no circumstances be treated as an integral part of those duties,” the petition said

IMD said squally weather would prevail along the coast, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.

According to police sources, one of the suspects created a closed group on an instant messaging social media platform. He allegedly roped in a few people and held ‘provocative’ discussions that could have a ‘negative impact on people’