Sikh sacrilege row: Akal Takht gives Punjab govt 1 month to amend law; MLAs agree

Workplace harassment law may get stricter checks as NCW calls for annual POSH audits

The National Commission for Women is pushing for mandatory annual audits of POSH compliance in workplaces across India, moving beyond mere paperwork. This initiative aims to ensure genuine implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, with states like Maharashtra already taking proactive steps. Audits will scrutinize committee functionality, complaint handling, and awareness programs, with non-compliance facing penalties.

Can a co-owner sell your joint property without your consent? What the law says

Sikh sacrilege row: Akal Takht gives Punjab govt 1 month to amend law

Gold price prediction: Will prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch this week

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

ITR filing: Which is the correct tax return form for you? ITR-1 to ITR-7 eligibility explained

There are a total of seven income tax return filing forms and each year there are changes in some of these forms, so it’s important to be informed if your ITR form for a financial year is different from the previous year.

Haryana, Rajasthan sign MoU to implement 1994 Upper Yamuna water-sharing pact

Haryana and Rajasthan have inked a crucial Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi to operationalize the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement. Presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the pact aims to streamline the sharing and management of Yamuna river waters between the two states. This significant step brings a decades-old water-sharing pact closer to full implementation.

Where is Avesh Khan? The lanky pacer eyes India comeback via Ranji Trophy

After a year-long battle with injury and knee surgery, Avesh Khan says he is ready to return to the grind. Fresh off a successful Madhya Pradesh Premier League campaign, the fast bowler speaks about his rehab, Test cricket ambitions, preparing for the Ranji Trophy, and why he sees high-scoring T20s as an opportunity rather than a challenge.

Pune court awards death penalty to 65-year-old for rape, murder of 3-year-old girl

A Pune court has handed down the death penalty to Bhimrao Kamble for the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl. The special fast-track trial, ordered by the Chief Minister, concluded swiftly, with the judge deeming the crime "rarest of rare." CCTV footage was crucial in proving Kamble lured the child to a cowshed where the heinous act occurred.

6 financial rejigs from July 1: What changes for ITR, Aadhaar, passport fees and bank rules

Starting July 1, 2026, several financial changes will affect you. Income tax filing deadlines are set, and updating your Aadhaar email becomes free for a period. Expect shifts in SBI Card rewards and HDFC Bank credit card lounge access eligibility. Passport fees are rising, and new RBI rules will protect bank customers from mis-sold financial products, ensuring refunds and compensation.

Builder ordered to refund buyer who paid Rs 25 lakh in 1995 but got no property

A Maharashtra consumer commission has ordered a developer to refund Rs 25 lakh collected in 1995 for 11 commercial units that were never built. The buyer, who intended to use the shops for his business, waited over three decades for possession. The commission found the builder guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, awarding the buyer Rs 2 lakh for mental agony and Rs 25,000 for litigation costs.

Suhrawardy’s many afterlives: From Direct Action Day to Jordan’s royal family

The row over Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue opens a wider story of memory, guilt and legacy. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy remains tied to Bengal famine, Direct Action Day and Partition. Yet his family’s afterlives stretch across scholarship, diplomacy, human rights, Pakistan’s politics, Bangladesh’s public life and Jordan’s royalty over two turbulent centuries.

Maharashtra TET case: Cops hunt for Bihar man behind paper leaks in 4 states for 25 year

Three suspects arrested in the TET paper leak case have been remanded in police custody until July 6. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination was forced to cancel the June 28 exam, impacting over six lakh candidates. Investigators are tracing the alleged mastermind and other wanted accused across multiple states, seeking to uncover the source of the leak and the money trail.

6 financial changes from July 1: What changes for ITR, Aadhaar, passport fees and bank rules

Starting July 1, 2026, several financial changes will affect you. Income tax filing deadlines are set, and updating your Aadhaar email becomes free for a period. Expect shifts in SBI Card rewards and HDFC Bank credit card lounge access eligibility. Passport fees are rising, and new RBI rules will protect bank customers from mis-sold financial products, ensuring refunds and compensation.

DMK workers detained during protest against TVK minister Sarathkumar over white powder video row

DMK workers staged a road blockade in Chennai demanding legal action against minister Sarathkumar over a viral video showing him handling white powder at an IPL match. Police detained over 50 protesters, including former minister P.K. Sekarbabu and Mayor R. Priya, after denying permission. Sarathkumar claimed it was a crushed tablet for his sick child, but the DMK proceeded with the protest. A woman advocate also filed a complaint.