Author: Sharad Natani
For generations, a deeply rooted belief has shaped property disputes in Indian households: once a daughter gets married, she loses her right over her father’s property. This assumption, passed down socially rather than legally, has kept countless women away from their rightful inheritance. But the truth, as defined by Indian law, is very different. Under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, a daughter—married or unmarried—has exactly the same rights as a son in her father’s ancestral property. The amendment marked a historic shift in inheritance laws and aimed to correct decades of gender-based discrimination. What the Law Clearly States The…
The Aadhaar Card is no longer just an identity document—it has become the backbone of almost every essential service in India, from banking and government schemes to mobile connections and income tax filings. However, the Aadhaar card is useful only when the details mentioned on it are accurate and up to date. Recognising this need, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made the Aadhaar update process simpler, faster, and more accessible through its latest mobile application. Earlier, updating details such as name, address, or mobile number required visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, standing in long queues, and going…
In a major leap toward technology-driven healthcare, India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based clinic was inaugurated on Friday at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida’s Kasna area. The initiative is being hailed as a historic milestone that could redefine diagnosis and treatment in public healthcare institutions across the country. The AI clinic aims to make medical treatment faster, more accurate, and data-driven, significantly strengthening India’s government healthcare system. Using advanced AI algorithms, the clinic will analyze patients’ medical history, symptoms, lab reports, and imaging scans to assist doctors in early and precise diagnosis. How the AI Clinic…
Yamuna City is poised to become a major hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, IT companies, and data centres, as the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) moves ahead with an ambitious plan to develop a 500-acre high-tech zone in Sector-11. As part of this initiative, YEIDA will soon issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) to appoint a specialised agency that will design, develop, and operate this futuristic technology and financial services hub. The project aligns with the Uttar Pradesh government’s broader vision to position Gautam Buddh Nagar as a global centre for AI and advanced technologies. A Global-Scale Tech…
In a major step toward protecting India’s rapidly growing gig workforce, the Central government has released a draft of the new Social Security Code Rules, 2025, proposing mandatory social security coverage for gig and platform workers associated with companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola, Uber, and other aggregators. Under the proposed rules, gig and platform workers will become eligible for social security benefits if they work for at least 90 days in a financial year with a single aggregator. If a worker is engaged with multiple aggregators, the eligibility threshold will extend to 120 days, calculated cumulatively across platforms.…
Delhi University (DU) is set to witness a major transformation in 2026, with multiple new academic buildings, hostels, and campuses becoming operational, Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh announced on the first working day of the New Year. Addressing a dialogue programme at the university, Prof. Singh said DU has had a strong 2025 and is heading into an even more promising 2026, backed by infrastructure projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore, most of which are expected to be completed this year. New Colleges, Hostels and Campuses Coming Up The Vice-Chancellor confirmed that Veer Savarkar College will be handed over to DU…