In Rajya Sabha, Oppn seeks raise in bank deposit insurance, crack down on spurious cough syrups

In Rajya Sabha, Oppn seeks raise in bank deposit insurance, crack down on spurious cough syrups

In the PMC Bank-like crisis, DICGC had to pay approximately Rs 17,000 crore to lakhs of depositors, he pointed out. "The premium for this insurance (currently 0.12 per cent paid by banks and not charged to customers) should continue to be borne entirely by the banks," without passing any burden to depositors, he said, adding that raising deposit insurance will ensure more faith in the banking system. Dec 3, 2025
Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

The minister stressed that the app has been designed only to protect users, not monitor them. His remarks come at a time when the app has triggered a political debate, after the government directed smartphone manufacturers last week to pre-install Sanchar Saathi on all new devices. Dec 3, 2025
Delhi fog

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' level, multiple spots record AQI above 400

As per CPCB's Sameer app, Delhi's overall AQI stood at 376 around 7 a.m., inching close to the 'severe' threshold and showing a slight increase from Tuesday's average of 372. The reading currently places the national capital's air quality in the 'very poor' category, bordering the hazardous zone. Dec 3, 2025
Supreme Court, vyapam scam

Judicial finality, institutional integrity and the crisis of confidence

The moment demands doctrinal tightening, transparent listing, ethical safeguards, and institutional capacity-building. Without such reforms, judicial authority risks dilution, and the rule of law loses its moral force. In a constitutional democracy, the judiciary must remain a beacon of stability, predictability, and integrity. Dec 2, 2025
UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

In his post on X, MP Rajeev Rai said: "CM of Karnataka, I am sorry but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They don't even pick up phone calls. Here is the screenshot of my attempt to speak to them; none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we are stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road and are going to miss our flight. Tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around." Dec 1, 2025
NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

"The locations raided by the NIA today include the houses of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Dr Adil Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganai, Amir Rashid, Jasir Bilal Wani and others. The raids were carried out in Nadigam village of Shopian, Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora, and Samboora villages of Pulwama," the officials said. Dec 1, 2025