SC rejects plea to bar Modi from elections for poll code breach

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking to bar Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and violating the Model Code of Conduct during......

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

In a spot inquiry into the Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, the National Human Rights Commission has flagged "several instances of atrocities", saying it indicates that there was a "violation of......

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming......

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated.' 'They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.' IMAGE: Prashant Rahi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jyoti Punwani......

Don't sell Ulips as investment products: Irdai to insurance companies

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked life insurance companies not to advertise unit-linked plans as investment products in a recent circular. Illustration:......

Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday gave its green light to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo This Bill introduces significant amendments to the......

IEPFA reaches out to top hundred firms to ease investor claims' process

The investor education and protection fund authority (IEPFA) has reached out to top hundred companies to reduce the documentation required for individuals trying to claim their shares, according to......

How To Make Banks Treat Customers Fairly

Nobody is held accountable for lapses, no matter how badly it affects the person or business whose accounts are frozen.Nor is there compensation for losses.Most people get to know their accounts......