New Delhi: On Friday, the Supreme Court declared that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) is not to be hindered by any traditions within personal laws, stating that child marriages infringe upon the freedom to select a life partner. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices J B…
New Delhi: Toxic foam in Delhi seen floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area on Friday. It is worth mentioning that, the national capital’s overall Air Quality Index falling to 293 marked under the ‘Poor’ category at 8 am, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has now launched a blistering attack against the Aam…
Patna (Bihar): The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday carried out a raid at the residence of IAS officer Sanjiv Hans in a disproportionate assets case. He was deployed as the Chief Secretary of the Bihar Energy Department.Earlier this week, the ED had carried out raids at 20 locations, including in Ranchi, Jharkhand, against IAS officer…
Kolkata (West Bengal): A fire broke out at Sealdah ESI Hospital in Kolkata on Friday. 10 fire engines reached the spot and doused the fire. Patients from various wards moved out of the hospital after a fire broke out early in the morning. However, no casualty has been reported.The patients of the ESI Hospital in Sealdah…
New Delhi: Supreme Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by a father alleging that his two daughters were being held captive in the Isha Yoga Centre and being brainwashed there.Supreme Court took into note statements of the two daughters, aged 39 years and 42 years, are major and that they are voluntarily residing in…
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar at the venue of the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad. This marks the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade, amidst ongoing strained relations…
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh): Tensions have begun to ease in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, after days of violence and unrest, said reports of Wednesday. It is however worth mentioning here that, the aftermath of the riots is still palpable. The district, witnessed clashes and vandalism following a man’s death during Durga idol immersion, is slowly returning to normalcy.Security forces…
Chennai: All schools have been closed in Chennai due to heavy rains and severe waterlogging all over the state, said reports on Wednesday. As many as 300 locations have reported flooding in the city. Several residents have been evacuated and shifted to relief centres.According to reports, heavy rain lashed various parts of Tamil Nadu, leading to…
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): The first Chief Minister of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah is all set to take oath today that is on Wednesday.Omar Abdullah will be Jammu and Kashmir’s next Chief Minister after he won Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir by defeating Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party’s (JKPDP)…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, calling his life an enduring source of inspiration for all Indians. “Respectful tributes to the renowned scientist and former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ji on his birth anniversary. His vision and thoughts will greatly contribute to…
