India
Darul Uloom Deoband Issues Fatwa Against Slim Fit Designer Burqas
The Darul Uloom recently issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, observing that it was un-Islamic as the Islamic calendar year starts from Muharram.
Kulbhushan Jadhav 'Thanks' Pakistan in New Video Released by Islamabad
The video has been released just a few days after the Pakistan Foreign Office released photos of Jadhav meeting his wife and mother in Islamabad
Habitual Offenders Act to Be Repealed Soon? Govt Favours Idea
As of now, there are several variants of ‘criminal’ tribes such as the Pardhis, Kanjars, Ramoshis, and Vanjaris continue to remain aloof from the reach of affirmative State action.
Most Public Grievances Against UP, Maharashtra, Delhi Govts: Centre
The Centre had received nearly 3 lakh grievances against the UP govt, 1.81 lakh complaints against Maharashtra and 1,65,310 complaints against Delhi, between January and November in 2017.
JNU To Have School For Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Faculty Miffed
There is growing disenchantment among the JNU faculty over imposing decisions which they say are taken without “wider consultations”.
CLAT 2018 Application Process Begins at clat.ac.in; Apply Before 31st March 2018, Exam on 13th May 2018
The admit cards for successful applicants will be available from 20th April 2018 till 12th of May 2018.
CRPF Jawan Who Fell to Jaish's Bullets on Sunday Had Cheated Death in 2016 Terror Attack
In August 2016, Pradeep Kumar Panda had taken on armed terrorists during an attack on Nowhatta Chowk Centre during Independence Day celebrations. Panda and his team were recommended for the police gallantry medal.
Mumbai Kamala Mills Fire: Managers of '1 Above' Pub Arrested, Owners Still on the Run
Kevin Baba and Lisbon Lopes were employed by Mumbai’s ‘1 Above’ pub, three days a massive fire at the popular joint claimed 14 lives.
Bombay HC Refuses to Allow Disabled Boy From Donating Kidney to Brother
The case also harped on the issue of “informed consent” as the court noted that the disabled boy was not in a position to give informed consent regarding something as complex as kidney transplant.
Mumbai Blaze Prompts Safety Audit in Bengaluru, Several Pubs Found Flouting Norms
Inspections have been carried out at buildings in Indira Nagar and Kormangala, which house many popular eateries of the city.
Pulwama Attack Sign of Failure of PM Modi's Foreign Policy: Congress
Congress party spokesperson Sushmita Dev said here that such recurring attacks send a message that anti-national forces do not fear India.
OPINION | Row Over Kulbhushan Jadhav's Meeting With Family Has Limited Significance at ICJ
Although the recent turn of events comes just as the ICJ is about to convene a hearing, they appear to be of limited significance to the legal proceedings. India’s case at the ICJ is directed against Pakistan’s failure to provide consular access to Jadhav...
Mumbai Fire: Illegal Structures at 314 Sites Razed, 7 Hotels Sealed; Cops Hunt for Pub Owners
The areas where the drive was carried out included Shivaji Park, Mulund, Dahisar, Malad, the Parsi Gymkhana near Marine Lines, Grant Road, Andheri and Ghatkopar.
BJP Tries to Woo Dalits, Orders Installation of Ambedkar’s Picture in Govt Offices
The UP CM had also batted for inclusion of Ambedkar in the school syllabus and had said that the students should be imparted knowledge about these great personalities.
Farmer Commits Suicide in MP, Family Carries Body in a Cot After Being Denied Ambulance
Dhaniram Kushwah, 28, ended life by hanging self reportedly due to financial constraints on Friday.
OPINION | Kamala Mills' Fire Reminds Me of Bengaluru Carlton Horror Which Claimed My Son
Let’s look at India’s public safety statistics. In 2015, 17,700 Indians died due to fire accidents. Of these, 62% were women. Here’s a rude remainder: Like Kamala Mills, fire kills more women than men.