India rejects Pakistan's attempt to mark August 5 as 'Youm-e-Istehsal'External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan's attempts to interfere in India's internal matters were intended "sol...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas challenging new online gaming lawThe Supreme Court will hear challenges to the 2026 Online Gaming Act. A PIL seeks a ban on online gambling platforms operating as social ga...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Article 370 abrogation ensured equality, justice, one Constitution in J-K: BJPThe BJP hailed the abrogation of Article 370 as a pivotal advancement for peace, establishing a foundation for transparent governance and i...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, says women would not get equal rights if religious laws existExiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UC...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Not possible to ban Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris this year; will phase it out gradually: Maharashtra govt to HCThe Maharashtra government will not ban Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols this year. However, the state plans to gradually phase out their use ...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Fraternité, Solidarité & the Tree: A small Quebec municipality, a big idea for the world's treesTerrasse-Vaudreuil municipality adopted a resolution recognizing fundamental tree rights. This action acknowledges trees' rights to life, g...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender i...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
SC says Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walkingThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure pedestrian spaces on all roads. Authorities must demarcate and keep these walking areas...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari assures exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of security, says 'days of threats over' in West BengalAddressing a felicitation programme for Nasreen at Rabindra Sadan here, Adhikari said it was the duty of his government to ensure her safet...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Should multiple marriages be banned among muslims, asks SCThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL challenging Muslim polygamy. This petition argues the practice violates fundame...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Explainer: EU gets new powers over powerful AI from SundayThe EU has the world's most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engines, with plans for more ...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutionalA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by women's ri...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years, calls it an emotional homecomingExiled author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years, feeling an emotional homecoming. Her visit precedes a literary even...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
NCLT rejects Authum's plan for Vas Infra over CIRP issueThe NCLT rejected Authum Investment's plan for Vas Infrastructure due to irregularities. The tribunal found misrepresentation of assets and...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.56 AM IST
No Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Indian Embassy in USThe Indian Embassy in the US stated there is no Pakistani Kashmir. It corrected a New York Times headline calling it Pakistan-occupied Kash...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
India blasts PoK polls as 'cosmetic exercise' by Pakistan to mask its illegal occupationIndia stated Pakistan's local body elections in PoK are a camouflage for illegal occupation. The ongoing elections are also an attempt to h...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Delhi HC questions ECI's authority to deploy teachers for electoral roll revision, seeks affidavitThe Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to deploy school teachers for Booth Leve...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST