An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Maharashtra’s Akola allegedly asked a woman in custody to send her daughter to him in exchange for money, seeking sexual favours. The officer has since been suspended and is currently absconding, officials said. The accused officer, Rajesh Jadhav, allegedly made the demand while on duty, asking the woman to send...

Reserve Bank of India (File photo) With the beginning of the new financial year, India’s digital payments landscape is poised for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolls out stricter authentication norms from April 1.The move comes in response to rising transaction volumes and increasing fraud risks. RBI aims to...

Image for the purpose of representation only. | Photo Credit: File Hotels and restaurants in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, have been asked to rename their establishments by dropping any reference to specific animal meats, including pork, beef, chicken, and mutton. The Tuesday (March 31, 2026) order from the Itanagar Municipal Corporation also states...