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Assam repeals Muslim Marriage Act in major step to implement UCC
Guwahati: In a major development, the long-standing Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 was repealed by the state government on Friday. The decision was taken during a state cabinet…
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Tear gas used to disperse farmers amid fresh clashes at Khanauri border
Hisar/Chandigarh: As fresh clashes broke out, the Haryana Police on Friday used tear gas to disperse protesting farmers heading towards Khanauri on Punjab’s border with the state. The Haryana Police also said…
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Female IPS officers lead the charge for peace in Kashmir
By Suhail Khan Four years after the Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 on August 5, 2019, the region has witnessed several changes. According to officials,…
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BJP leader held for running sex racket in Bengal, party denies association
Howrah: The police on Friday, February 23, claimed to have arrested “a local BJP leader” along with 10 others on charges of running a sex racket in a hotel in West Bengal’s…
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Despite bail in all cases, Mufti Salman Azhari moved to another jail
Muslim scholar Mufti Salman Azhari, who was recently granted bail in all ‘hate speech’ cases, has now been booked by the Junagadh police under the Gujarat PASA Act (Prevention of Anti-Social Activities…
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Looking at dealing with long-term challenges: CDS Gen Chauhan on China
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Friday, February 23, said India is looking at dealing with long-term challenges that may emanate from China besides focusing on the current…
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Kerala woman told to conceive ‘good baby boy’, moves HC
A woman approached Kerala High Court accusing her husband and his family of torture for not being able to conceive a baby boy. She sought action against her in-laws under the Pre-Conception…
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Cremation only after Haryana police registers FIR: Farmer leaders
Chandigarh: Farmer leaders on Friday said the cremation of farmer Shubhkaran Singh, who died this week on Punjab-Haryana border, would not take place till the Punjab government registers a case against those…
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Australian singer objects to use of her song in reel on PM Modi
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Instagram handle named bjp4Karnataka showed its ‘creative side’ by using the trending song – Everything at Once – implying senior leader and Prime…
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Idli, chicken chaat featured in foods with highest biodiversity footprint
New Delhi: India’s idli, chana masala and rajma featured in the top 20 dishes with the highest biodiversity footprint, along with chicken jalfrezi and chicken chaat, according to a new study analysing…
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SC to hear bail plea of Abbas Ansari in arms licence case on Mar 11
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday fixed March 11 for hearing the bail plea filed by mafia don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s son Abbas Ansari, who was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police…
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Leaders leaving INDIA bloc due to Rahul’s immaturity: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru: Minister for Mine, Coal and Law Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that leaders are leaving the INDIA bloc due to the immaturity of Rahul Gandhi and BJP is not behind their…
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Manipur tribal body protests against transfer of 100 Kuki cops to Meitei majority areas
Imphal: A leading Manipur tribal body on Friday, February 23, strongly protested against the transfer of more than 100 Kuki-Zo tribal police personnel to Meitei-majority areas, and sought the intervention of Union…
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How Western tech giants unleash propaganda game during India’s election season
New Delhi: The advent of technology has led to digital mediums of people outreach programs taking precedence over the conventional poll campaigns. Political parties are increasingly adopting online canvassing over orthodox mediums.…
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Calcutta HC seeks reports on violence in Sandeshkhali during panchayat polls
Kolkata: As Sandeshkhali in West Bengal continued to simmer, the Calcutta High Court on Friday, February 23, directed the state government to submit details of complaints of violence received from the area…
