‘No insurance, no fuel’: SC directs govt to prepare pilot project, flags 16.54 crore uninsured vehicles

The Supreme Court has initiated a pilot project that connects fuel supply to the vehicle’s insurance status, aiming to enhance adherence to mandatory third-party insurance laws. Additionally, the court has extended the insurance requirement period for new vehicles, intending to ensure that accident victims receive prompt compensation. Monitoring compliance will be supported by automatic number…

Child protection panel launches inquiry into Meta over alleged child sexual abuse material ads

The NCPCR has initiated a formal investigation following alarming claims from a BBC report which suggested that advertisements on Meta’s platforms like Instagram were linked to the promotion of child abuse material. In response, the child rights organization has demanded clarity from Meta Platforms Inc. Furthermore, the NHRC has instructed the Delhi Police to look…

After opening golf tournament, CM Omar says authorities must not allow repeat of migrant worker killings

Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, strongly condemned the recent violence against migrant laborers, emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable and calling for heightened security measures. He also underscored the significance of golf tournaments as a means to boost tourism in the area, recalling a time when these events were a hallmark…

Vaishno Devi fake silver row: Court seeks detailed probe report, orders evidence preservation

The Jammu Chief Judicial Magistrate has taken decisive action by ordering the preservation of evidence in a troubling case of fake silver offerings amounting to Rs 550 crore. In response to a petition seeking to secure all relevant physical and electronic evidence, the court acknowledged allegations of adulteration and pilferage concerning around twenty tonnes of…