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Why has the Manipur Census operation been deferred?
Authorities have delayed the census operations in Manipur amidst ongoing discussions regarding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens. Pro-NRC factions are pressing for the exercise to help address the region's complex ethnic tensions.
The postponement of the census is directly tied to local demands for demographic tracking intended to address ongoing ethnic conflict in the region.
Dhoni’s ₹100-crore defamation suit: Madras High Court directs Registry to number retired IPS officer’s plea
The Madras High Court has instructed its registry to process a plea filed by a retired IPS officer in connection with a high-value defamation suit involving former cricketer M.S. Dhoni. The applicant has requested that the recording of evidence be monitored by a judicial officer and conducted within official premises. The legal proceedings center on procedural arrangements for handling evidence in the ongoing dispute.
UPI transactions near record level of ₹29.8 lakh crore in August
India's Unified Payments Interface recorded transactions totaling ₹29.82 lakh crore in August. This figure represents a 20 percent increase compared to the ₹24.85 lakh crore reported during the same period in the previous year.
More wards, same workforce: GBA, corporations struggle to deliver on the ground
Karnataka replaced the BBMP Act with the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, dissolving the civic body to establish five new corporations and a centralized authority called the GBA. However, the restructuring faces operational challenges as the increased number of administrative wards must be managed with the existing workforce.
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Goa after engine snag; passengers safe
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Goa following an engine issue shortly after takeoff. All passengers landed safely and are scheduled to continue their journey to Delhi later in the day.
Tamil Nadu moves Bill to do away with Collector’s concurrence for wetland development in non-planning areas
The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a legislative measure to eliminate the requirement for district collector approval regarding wetland development in regions outside designated planning areas. This proposal faced opposition from several political parties, including the AIADMK, CPI, and CPI(M), while other groups requested additional debate and clarification before proceeding.
Subhash Chandra insolvency: Why are creditors set to recover only ₹6.5 crore against ₹22,006 crore claims?
Subhash Chandra’s insolvency case involves a claim of about ₹22,006 crore from creditors, but the court has approved a recovery of only ₹6.5 crore. The shortfall stems from a ₹170‑crore loan to Vivek Infracon Private Limited that was personally guaranteed by Chandra and is being pursued by Indiabulls Housing Finance. The decision highlights the limited assets available to satisfy the massive liabilities.
Normal life disrupted as heavy rain lashes Kolkata, south Bengal
The intensity of rain increased as the day progressed, triggering widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, slowing vehicular movement and causing traffic snarls across major thoroughfares
Andhra Pradesh police open fire, arrest man who allegedly knifed constable in Krishna district
The accused attacked police twice in East Godavari and Krishna districts in the last 24 hours and tried to escape, the police said
Theft of firearms including four AK-203 assault rifles from Army establishment in Secunderabad triggers heightened security
Police are examining how the suspects gained entry to the highly secured premises, broke open the locks and accessed the storage areas. Online classes were advised for schools in cantonment area.
Who is Divya Mittal, the IIT-IIM graduate-turned-IAS officer who resigned?
In her resignation post, Ms. Mittal said the image that stayed with her was that of an elderly woman touching her head in gratitude after seeing the water arrive
Census 2027 | Journey of India’s 1.5 billion headcount
From 1951 to 2026, India’s Census has evolved from a simple headcount into a comprehensive data reservoir covering citizens’ living conditions, health and education
Journalist tells SC that U.P. Police seeking digital footprint to dig out his Ram Temple donation case sources
The lawyer alleged that the police efforts were to unearth his client’s sources and to harass them
What is INS Nipun, why does India need deep-diving vessels, and are they on schedule?
INS Nipun is a specialised vessel designed for deep-sea diving, underwater intervention, salvage and submarine rescue operations
SCO must work unitedly to dismantle terror ecosystem: PM Modi
“We must speak in one voice that there can be no place for double standards in dealing with terrorism,” PM Modi said
Supreme Court bars U.P. Police from taking coercive action against journalist who flagged Ram Temple misappropriations
Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay’s plea claims that an FIR lodged against him by the Ghaziabad Police in an alleged road rage case was based on concocted allegations against him and was an attempt to harass him for his independent journalistic works
Electoral scenario will change in 2029, NEET abolition will be first voice in Parliament: T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Chennai city police had denied permission for a memorial meeting planned by students, youth and family members.
SC to hear Delhi Police’s plea to quash FIRs against NEET protesters
The Delhi Police had filed an application urging the Supreme Court to invoke plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constotution to quash the FIRs
Why is the CISF leaving Visakhapatnam Steel Plant? | Explained
The Home Ministry has cleared the force’s complete disengagement by November 17 and asked it to recover pending dues from RINL first; employees say the decision flows from financial distress, not reduced security needs
Beyond the coast, discovering Chennai’s fascinating world of fish
Beyond the coast, discovering Chennai’s fascinating world of fish
