New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of a writ petition seeking paid menstrual leave for women in all establishments. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, asked the Central Government to consider the petitioner’s representation for modelling a menstrual leave policy in consultation with…
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday with the aim of broadening the legal definition of transgender persons and making existing protections more inclusive. According to the proposed…
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) Dwarka District Police has initiated legal action against several social media accounts accused of spreading misleading and inflammatory content related to a recent incident in Uttam Nagar , where a 26-year-old man was beaten to death after a disagreement during Holi. This murder case led to riot like situation in…
New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the serious situation in the region. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy. He expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss…
World Kidney Day Bhopal: On the occasion of World Kidney Day (March 12), the Department of Pediatrics at AIIMS Bhopal organized a special awareness program highlighting the importance of kidney health among children and their families. Delivering the welcome address, Prof. Dr. Shikha Malik, Head of the Pediatrics Department, encouraged parents of children suffering from…
DGCA permission sought for opening Bhopal: A new fire station, conforming to international standards, has been completed at Raja Bhoj Airport. The airport authority has sought DGCA permission to open it. The old fire station is proposed to be closed once permission is granted. The new building is located near the runway, making it easier…
India’s chip ambitions get a boost Bhopal: A significant milestone has been achieved towards making India self-reliant in semiconductor manufacturing. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, have developed an indigenous microfabrication technology that is low-cost and low-carbon. This technology has the potential to simplify and reduce the complex and…
Bhopal: While Bhopal’s history is adorned with the grace of its legendary Begums, the present-day underworld sees a darker shadow cast by the notorious “Razia Chorni.” The 38-year-old habitual offender, a name synonymous with precision burglary in police records, is back in the headlines after a high-stakes midnight heist was thwarted by the swift action…
Bhopal: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, effective initiatives have been undertaken in the state to ensure the availability of drinking water through public participation. As part of these efforts, “Jal Mahotsav–2026” is being organised across the state. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the campaign goes beyond merely providing drinking water. It…
Hyderabad, March 13 (UNI) A fire broke out in a five-storey furniture shop at Chandanagar in Hyderabad around midnight on Thursday, causing panic among motorists and commuters as the building is located near a national highway. According to police, the fire spread rapidly throughout the building within minutes due to the large quantity of furniture…
