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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
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Will Smith Sued For Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination By Tour Violinist
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by NDTV Movies News Desk
The legal filing focuses heavily on an incident that allegedly occurred during the first leg of the tour in March 2025.
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Trump Says He's Dropping Push For National Guard In Chicago, Portland, LA
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
President Donald Trump said he's dropping for now his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks held up the effort.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Will Take Legal Action": Vodafone Idea On Rs 638-Crore GST Penalty
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Vodafone Idea on Thursday said it has received a GST penalty order of Rs 637.91 crore, passed under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST), 2017.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Confusion To Confidence, Know How To Master Class 12 Legal Studies
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Students should focus on understanding the syllabus, practicing sample papers, and writing clear, structured answers to improve marks.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Trump Pulls National Guard From Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland Amid Setbacks
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of legal setbacks over his military deployments in US cities.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zohran Mamdani's 'Al-Qaeda Lawyer' Pick As Legal Advisor Sparks Row
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ruffled feathers after he announced on Tuesday that he is appointing a controversial lawyer as the city's top attorney.
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Self-Preservation? Expert Says Humans Must Keep Kill Switch Ready
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns that advanced AI systems are showing self-preservation tendencies and argues against granting them legal rights, saying humans must retain the ability to shut them down and maintain strict safety controls.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | NDTV
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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www.ndtv.com
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What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Drishyam 3 Controversy Explained: Akshaye Khanna's Exit, Legal Notice To Jaideep Ahlawat's Entry
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
While reports suggested Akshaye Khanna quit Drishyam 3 after Dhurandhar's success, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak clarified that the actor left just a day before the Aditya Dhar film's release
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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www.ndtv.com
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"Frightened, Losing Faith": Unnao Rape Convict's Daughter Writes Open Letter
- Monday December 29, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar's daughter wrote an open letter on Monday, claiming that her family is left "exhausted, frightened and slowly losing faith" as their legal battle continues for eight years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Telangana Couple's Divorce After 17 Years Of Separation, Rs 50 Lakh Alimony
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir
Ending a nearly two-decade-long legal battle, the Telangana High Court has upheld a divorce decree in a long-fractured marriage, ordering the husband to pay a lump sum of Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony and maintenance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Manipur's 'Ring Road' Built Without Permission And Named After Militants, NGT Orders To Stop Work
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by Debanish Achom, Ratnadip Choudhury
A 'ring road' paved allegedly without the state government's approval and passing through forests in six districts has been found in Manipur.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Will Smith Sued For Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination By Tour Violinist
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by NDTV Movies News Desk
The legal filing focuses heavily on an incident that allegedly occurred during the first leg of the tour in March 2025.
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Trump Says He's Dropping Push For National Guard In Chicago, Portland, LA
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
President Donald Trump said he's dropping for now his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks held up the effort.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Will Take Legal Action": Vodafone Idea On Rs 638-Crore GST Penalty
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Vodafone Idea on Thursday said it has received a GST penalty order of Rs 637.91 crore, passed under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST), 2017.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
From Confusion To Confidence, Know How To Master Class 12 Legal Studies
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Students should focus on understanding the syllabus, practicing sample papers, and writing clear, structured answers to improve marks.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Trump Pulls National Guard From Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland Amid Setbacks
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of legal setbacks over his military deployments in US cities.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Zohran Mamdani's 'Al-Qaeda Lawyer' Pick As Legal Advisor Sparks Row
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ruffled feathers after he announced on Tuesday that he is appointing a controversial lawyer as the city's top attorney.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
AI Self-Preservation? Expert Says Humans Must Keep Kill Switch Ready
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns that advanced AI systems are showing self-preservation tendencies and argues against granting them legal rights, saying humans must retain the ability to shut them down and maintain strict safety controls.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | NDTV
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Drishyam 3 Controversy Explained: Akshaye Khanna's Exit, Legal Notice To Jaideep Ahlawat's Entry
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
While reports suggested Akshaye Khanna quit Drishyam 3 after Dhurandhar's success, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak clarified that the actor left just a day before the Aditya Dhar film's release
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Frightened, Losing Faith": Unnao Rape Convict's Daughter Writes Open Letter
- Monday December 29, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar's daughter wrote an open letter on Monday, claiming that her family is left "exhausted, frightened and slowly losing faith" as their legal battle continues for eight years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Telangana Couple's Divorce After 17 Years Of Separation, Rs 50 Lakh Alimony
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir
Ending a nearly two-decade-long legal battle, the Telangana High Court has upheld a divorce decree in a long-fractured marriage, ordering the husband to pay a lump sum of Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony and maintenance.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Manipur's 'Ring Road' Built Without Permission And Named After Militants, NGT Orders To Stop Work
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by Debanish Achom, Ratnadip Choudhury
A 'ring road' paved allegedly without the state government's approval and passing through forests in six districts has been found in Manipur.
-
www.ndtv.com