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While banks financing smartphones or laptops may use technology-based mechanisms to restrict certain functions in case of default, it can be done only under tightly regulated circumstances and in a gradual manner.

The US government has objected to India's UPI system in the past. India is one of the several countries that it has targeted for allegedly treating its own payments giants, such as Visa and MasterCard,

The UGC notified the new regulations on January 13. Meant to apply to all higher education institutions, they laid down a structure and method for discrimination-related complaints, but were later stayed by the Supreme Court.

The alleged assault took place in November 2013, just months after Parliament expanded the legal definition of rape in response to the Delhi gang rape case.

The Bill, which cleared Lok Sabha Monday, was passed as a money Bill, a route it had also taken in 2019 when the Supre­me Court strength was raised to 34.

While Tamil Nadu’s headline economic growth has been fairly robust over the past few years, its financial health has worsened. Here's why

The top court observed that the lack of compliance with Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — which makes third-party insurance mandatory — forces victims into prolonged legal battles.

The bombing incident in Swat Valley on Sunday has drawn attention to the anti-militant rallies held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which often gather thousands of protesters to demand peace and stability from the government.

The migrant crisis at Ceuta shows how migration has evolved beyond a humanitarian issue into a complex challenge involving geopolitics and national security. What has been India's approach?

Kerala floods explained: Heavy rain in early August has triggered flooding in several parts of Kerala. Behind the intensity of the flooding is a range of human-made factors.

UPI payments are not really free — its costs have been borne by banks, payments service providers and the government for years. A Bill now introduced in Parliament would clear the way for these finance

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retained a neutral stance, raised FY27 GDP growth to 6.7% and lowered the inflation forecast to 5%.

The Supreme Court has released a new report urging trial court judges to adopt gender-sensitive courtroom practices and use compassionate, legally grounded language in judgments. Here's how it differs from the 2023 Supreme Court guide

The new Closing Auction Session has led to volatility in its first two days. Here's what investors should know.

A new review of existing research on protein argues that limiting consumption could actually be beneficial. What is the logic for dialling back protein, and how should it be read in the face of advice

The Supreme Court clarified that states remain free to close or withdraw FIRs registered against students during the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, as long as they follow the procedure prescribed by law.

The NOTTO portal allows registered patients to get updates on their case and file any grievance. It can be used by all stakeholders, including patients, hospitals, state authorities, and coordination networks.

An Air India Airbus A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe mid-flight turbulence, injuring several passengers and crew members after a sudden 300-foot drop. What is it that causes turbulence, why is clear air

India’s World War I sacrifice raised expectations of self-rule, but Britain’s limited reforms and post-war repression transformed the independence movement.

For years, frontier AI companies have relied heavily on text scraped from the public internet. With the proliferation of AI-generated content and copyright disputes, companies have begun looking elsewhere for reliable, human-written material.

Most economists and observers expect the RBI to “maintain a status quo” on interest rates in its August policy.

In the last week, over 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain through its exclave territory of Ceuta, including via sea. What drove this movement, and what does it say about frictions within Europe?

The Supreme Court judgment, delivered on Monday, recognises that women facing cruelty in domestic settings cannot be denied the protection of criminal law merely because they have not undergone a formal marriage.

Along with religious beliefs, caste, economy, and state patronage have all shaped the Kanwar Yatra. We explain

The Indian Statistical Institute was set up by eminent statistician PC Mahalanobis in 1931. Here is what the Centre has proposed for changing its governance structure.