‘Not on whims, fancies’: Supreme Court trims woman’s ‘faulty haircut’ compensation to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 2 crore

The Supreme Court reduced a "faulty haircut" compensation from Rs 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh, stating damages require material evidence, not just claims. The court emphasized that consumer dispute compensation cannot be based on whims or presumptions, especially for large sums. While "deficiency in service" was established, the woman failed to provide sufficient proof of her claimed losses.

No-confidence move against Om Birla: Why Rahul Gandhi did not sign the notice

'Very balanced order': SC upholds Madras high court's deepam nod at Madurai hilltop

​​A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere, describing the high court order as balanced. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Prashant Bhushan submitted that there has never been a law and order problem in the area. ​​"It seems to be a very very balanced order," Justice Kumar said and Justice Varale agreed with it.

Himanta's 'point-bank' video row: Owaisi files police compaint against Assam CM, calls it 'genocidal hate speech'

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lodged a formal complaint with Hyderabad police. He seeks criminal action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is over a now-deleted video allegedly showing Sarma shooting at Muslims. Owaisi stated genocidal hate speech has become a norm. The complaint cites Sarma's repeated statements targeting the Muslim community.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off 500 electric buses to mark BJP-led government's first year

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and BJP National President Nitin Nabin, flagged off electric buses and the Delhi-Panipat bus service on Sunday to mark the BJP government's first year in office.

‘Khejri Bachao Andolan': Why Rajasthan is rallying to protect its ‘Kalpavriksha’? Explained

A significant protest is under way in Rajasthan over the felling of the khejri tree. Communities are demanding stronger protection for the state tree, alleging that it is being cut to make way for solar power projects. Political leaders across parties have joined the movement, drawing attention to the tree’s cultural and ecological significance. In an arid landscape where survival is closely tied to ecology, the debate in western Rajasthan now extends beyond development to questions of history, identity and survival.

‘Tamil is India’s link to the world’: PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Malaysia; highlights cultural ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strong cultural and emotional ties between India and Malaysia during his interaction with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur. He praised the community for preserving traditions and acknowledged Malaysia's significant Indian-origin population as a "living bridge." Modi also emphasised the global importance of the Tamil language and culture.