YEAR ENDER 2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Appointment and transfer of Judges: 2. Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached 3. LAP ( Legal Aid to Poor): i). Celebration of Legal Services Day on 8th and 9th November 2025 On November 8, 2025, Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 20th National Conference on "Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms" to commemorate 30 years of NALSA and advance the concept of "Ease of Justice." Key initiatives...


India crosses a historic milestone 50,000 NQAS Certifications: A Quantum Leap in Quality in Public Healthcare

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has achieved a landmark milestone in its journey to strengthen the quality of public healthcare services. As of 31st December 2025, a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) - a comprehensive quality framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). This achievement mar...


DRI busts major trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seizes gold worth over Rs.40 crore and cash worth Rs.2.9 crore

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted searches at Delhi and Agartala and busted a well-organised international gold smuggling syndicate, operating from Dubai and Bangladesh. The action led to the seizure of more than 29 kg foreign-origin gold and cash worth approximately Rs.2.90 crore. Based on specific intelligence, on 6th January 2026, a key syndicate member was appreh...


Sarbananda Sonowal mourns demise of former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep grief over the passing of senior leader and former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha, calling his demise a personal loss and a major void in Assam's political life. "Deeply pained by the passing of senior leader and former Union Minister Shri Kabindra Purkayastha ji. He dedicated his entire life to building the organisation from the grass...


Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil Interacts with States/UTs on Innovative Faecal Sludge Management Models under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Jal Shakti organized a virtual interaction with various Districts in States/UTs on 6th January 2026 to discuss various models of Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) being implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in the country. The interaction was chaired by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil. Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and San...


CAQM conducts inspection drive in Delhi's NDMC area

India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) carried out an inspection drive in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area, as part of its sustained monitoring, review and enforcement actions under the statutory framework of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The inspection was undertaken by 11 CAQM flying squads to assess on-ground compliance related to the prevention of dumping and burning of municipal solid waste (MSW)...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Jatin Ahuja

Mumbai, India, Jan. 8 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Jatin Ahuja (PAN: AGDPA4644F) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Directions: SEBI...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Altruistic Trading Private Limited

Mumbai, India, Jan. 8 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Altruistic Trading Private Limited (PAN: AALCA0325L) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference o...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Rajiv Verma

Mumbai, India, Jan. 8 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Rajiv Verma (PAN: ADIPV7096C) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI Directions: SEBI...


NSDL Initiates Account Freeze Action Against Navneet Agarwal & Sons (huf)

Mumbai, India, Jan. 8 -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has taken the Account Level Freeze action against Navneet Agarwal & Sons (huf) (PAN: AAGHN4487C) based on directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Notably, SEBI can direct NSDL to freeze accounts due to suspected illegal activity, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership, or other violations of securities market regulations. Besides, here are the details related to the SEBI order: * Reference of SEBI...