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Supreme Court declines plea for mandatory menstrual leave, says law may hurt women’s career prospects

While hearing a PIL seeking nationwide menstrual leave for students and working women, the Supreme Court said making such leave compulsory could discourage employers from hiring women and inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes in workplaces.

With LPG supply tight, households weigh induction cooktops as alternative for cooking

As disruptions in global energy supply squeeze LPG availability in India, households and restaurants are increasingly exploring induction cooktops as a backup cooking option, raising questions about whether electricity-based cooking could be cheaper and more reliable.

PM Modi reviews LPG supply situation with oil and foreign ministers amid Iran war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess LPG supply concerns in India after the Iran conflict disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Govt relaxes FDI rules for China, other neighbouring countries

The Union Cabinet has relaxed foreign direct investment rules for neighbouring countries, including China, by amending the 2020 policy that required government approval for such investments, aiming to boost capital inflows while maintaining safeguards in sensitive sectors.

Opposition demands debate on West Asia crisis as Jaishankar addresses Parliament

Opposition leaders criticised the government for allowing only a ministerial statement on the escalating West Asia conflict, saying Parliament must hold a full discussion so MPs can question the government about India’s diplomatic and security response.

Modi unveils major Delhi infrastructure projects worth ₹33,500 crore

The projects include new Delhi Metro corridors and housing redevelopment works aimed at improving urban connectivity and residential infrastructure in the capital, with the Prime Minister also interacting with beneficiaries during the programme in New Delhi.

Class 9 student attacks hostel mates with bed rod in Karnataka’s Ballari, one dead

A shocking late-night incident at a residential school hostel in Ballari left one student dead and seven injured after a Class 9 boy allegedly attacked classmates with an iron bed rod while they were asleep. Police have launched a search for the accused.

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