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Consensual sex under pretext of marriage is not rape, says Kerala HC
Kochi: Kerala High Court on Friday clarified that even if a sexual relationship between two willing partners does not culminate in marriage, the same will not amount to rape in the absence…
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ED penalises Amnesty India, Aakar Patel for over Rs 61 Cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday penalised Amnesty International India and its former chairman Aakar Patel for Rs 51.72 crore and Rs 10 crore respectively contravention of the foreign exchange law, the…
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Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe dies after being shot
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday while undergoing treatment after being shot at while delivering a speech in the Western city of Nara. He was 67. Abe delivered a…
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SC grants relief to anchor Rohit Ranjan, bars authorities from acting against him
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted relief to TV news anchor Rohit Ranjan and directed the concerned authorities not to take any coercive steps against him in connection with multiple…
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Supreme Court grants bail to Mohammed Zubair in Sitapur case
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Alt News journalist Mohammed Zubair for five days provided he stays within the jurisdiction of the court and does not tweet in the near…
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Japan’s longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe shows no life signs after being shot
Tokyo: Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, collapsed and showed no life signs after he was shot at while addressing a crowd in Nara prefecture on Friday, state media said…
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Shinde, Fadnavis to meet BJP leadership to finalise state cabinet
New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be in the national capital on Friday to meet the BJP central leadership and finalise the allocation of portfolios…
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Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, sheep prices surge in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha which will be celebrated in India on July 10, sheep prices reached new highs in Hyderabad. In the city, the traders are selling a pair of sheep at…
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Uttar Pradesh: VHP, Bajrang Dal begin helpline for Hindus
Prayagraj: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists have launched a helpline for 18 districts of Kashi Prant. Hindus have been urged to lodge complaints with local district administration/police authorities if…
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Smriti Irani takes charge of Ministry of Minority Affairs
New Delhi: Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday took additional charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The Ministry was earlier held by Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi whose Rajya…
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Saudi Arabia announces health, security measures for Hajj season
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced comprehensive health and security measures at ritual sites to protect the safety of pilgrims during the Hajj season. As many as 25,000 medics and more than…
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Rajya Sabha nomination: BJP starts work on ‘Mission South’
New Delhi: The nomination to Rajya Sabha of four members from South Indian states is seen as BJP’s plan to expand its presence in the southern states. Nominating four individuals from four…
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Bullet train project head Satish Agnihotri sacked over alleged corruption
The India Railways on Thursday sacked Bullet train project head Satish Agnihotri over alleged misuse of power, diversion of funds. Satish is also the managing director of National High Speed Rail Corporation…
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Maulana Mahmood Madani condemns Udaipur incident
New Delhi: Condemning the Udaipur incident, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani said those who were involved are the “dealers of hatred” and these hatemongers are becoming obstacles in the progress of…
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Jubilee Hills rape case: Court rejects bail pleas of accused for second time
Hyderabad: The minor accused allegedly involved in the Jubilee Hills gang rape case had to face yet another disappointment after the Juvenile Justice Board for the second time has rejected the bail…
