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L-G announces ₹15 lakh relief for Leh protest victims

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, announced on September 13, 2026 a compensation package of ₹15 lakh for each family of the four civilians killed in the September 24, 2025 protests, along with ex‑gratia payments for injured victims. The move follows recent talks between the Centre and Ladakh civil‑society groups demanding relief for those affected by the unrest.

Year after four killed in police firing, Ladakh announces compensation for kin

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Gauhati High Court seeks clarity on rehab for evicted people in Assam

The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to explain its plan for rehabilitation and compensation for people displaced during a September 2024 eviction drive. Justice Devashis Barua set a deadline of October 6 for government departments to submit their positions.

SC refuses to entertain PIL raising concerns over HPV vaccination campaign

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a public interest litigation challenging the government’s HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, noted that any compensation for vaccination errors would follow existing rules and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case.

17 foreigners in Meghalaya jail after completing sentence, High Court finds

The Meghalaya High Court discovered that 17 foreign nationals remain in Shillong District Jail despite having finished their sentences, prompting the bench to reprimand the Additional Advocate General for providing inaccurate information. The court highlighted the absence of dedicated detention centres and indicated that compensation for the affected prisoners will be examined later.

Tiger sighted in Munnar tea plantation amid cattle attack concerns

A tiger was sighted on a road near Munnar’s Goodarvila Estate, prompting forest officials to verify the video and warn of ongoing cattle attacks in the region. The forest department announced compensation for lost livestock and instructed plantations to secure animals in sheds by early afternoon.

Senior leadership sees rising career mobility; 94 pc open to new opportunities: Report

Most Indian executives actively seek new career opportunities for faster progression. Many senior leaders anticipate leaving their current roles within one year. Organisations now focus on embedding artificial intelligence into their operating models. Executives report higher productivity and improved work quality using artificial intelligence. Compensation satisfaction exists, but career progression drives retention for leaders.

Allahabad HC Quashes Activist’s NSA Detention, Orders Rs 5 Lakh Compensation

Allahabad HC Quashes Activist’s NSA Detention, Orders Rs 5 Lakh Compensation

Unmasking the `PG Mafia`: CJP drops 7 demands and demands ministerial scalps after Satya Niketan tragedy

Following the fatal Satya Niketan building collapse, the Cockroach Janata Party has placed seven demands before the government, including a PG mafia probe and Rs 1 crore compensation.

Don’t sit on court orders related to compensation for land acquisition, Keralam’s Finance department issues circular

Finance department directs government departments to establish an internal monitoring mechanism for prompt compliance with court directions so as to avoid execution proceedings and attachment of government bank accounts and to ensure accountability

Allahabad HC quashes NSA detention of student, calls case ‘concocted story’

Akriti Chaudhary was arrested during the workers’ protest in Noida in April; the court directed the Noida administration to pay ₹5 lakh compensation to the law student

Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says

Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says The Hindu Tibet floods: China is keeping tight control over the narrative by deleting videos, censoring news Scroll.in Nepal Floods LIVE Updates: Nepal Flood Death Count Rises To 1,204 NDTV Nepal seeks climate compensation...

Evening news wrap: Operation Sindoor commander Jeetendra Mishra picked as Ram temple Trust CEO; Nepal seeks flood compensation from India, US and China, and more

Nepal PM’s ‘thanks’ to India, China after his minister’s ‘compensation’ pitch

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Why is Nepal demanding compensation from US, China and India after the devastating floods?

Nepal’s Foreign Minister has stressed that the compensation demand should not be viewed simply as a request for humanitarian donations.

Goa Assembly clears bill stipulating 7-year jail for assault on lawyers

The legislation makes every offence committed under its provisions cognisable and also provides for compensation to advocates from fines recovered by courts

Supreme Court quashes FIRs against against Gen Z NEET-UG protesters under Article 142

The Supreme Court also asked the Centre formulate the modalities for compensation scheme for protesters who were injured in police action

Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan sentenced to one year in jail in cheque case

Additional Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Borivali, Mumbai, directs him to pay ₹1.20 crore as compensation in a case related to an alleged financial fraud involving shares in the Kannur International Airport

TCS employees get 50-70% variable in Q1

The payout comes after a prolonged period of subdued variable compensation at the company. For nearly two years until the first quarter of fiscal 2026, mid- and senior-level employees received only about 20-40% of their eligible variable pay.

Veligonda Project: Markapuram Collector assures justice to all oustees

Collector distributes land title deeds to displaced families, says all residents of rehabilitation villages will get compensation before the scheduled release of water