Congress Seeks Independent Probe Into Ram Temple Donation Irregularities

Wangchuk's wife challenges HC order, says it 'illegally confines' him to Safdarjung hospital

Rupee slips 12 paise as crude prices rise amid Middle East tensions

The Indian Rupee weakened against the US dollar at the start of trading on Monday. Escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices higher, driving up demand for the dollar. Additional pressure came from foreign investors pulling capital out of Indian equity markets. Domestic stock indices, including the Sensex and Nifty, also fell during the session. Despite the currency's decline, India's foreign exchange reserves had recorded a notable rise in the preceding week.

Gujarat Suspect in 4-Year-Old Girl's Murder Killed in Police Encounter

A man accused of kidnapping and murdering a four-year-old girl in Gujarat was killed in a police encounter. The suspect was in police custody at the time of the incident. According to authorities, the encounter occurred after the accused allegedly attacked the officers. The case had drawn attention due to the young age of the victim and the serious nature of the charges against the suspect.

India Lacks Unified Law to Govern Abandoned and Dangerous Buildings

India has no single comprehensive law to address abandoned properties, resulting in scattered regulations spread across multiple legislative acts. Municipal authorities are empowered to inspect buildings and designate them as dangerous when necessary. Owners of such properties are typically served notices requiring repairs or securing of the premises, with demolition permitted in cases of immediate risk. States like Maharashtra and Delhi have gone further by mandating structural audits for ageing buildings. The absence of a unified framework continues to complicate government efforts to take over or act on long-vacant properties.