Nepal weighs ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concernNepal is considering a "Romeo-Juliet Clause" to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exem...
20 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces panels on corruption, women’s protectionWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced two new commissions. One will focus on institutional corruption and the other on ...
18 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Aung San Suu Kyi: 'By helping others, you will learn how to…'—Inspiring quotes by the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, General Aung SanQuote of the Day: Aung San Suu Kyi's enduring message, 'By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves,' underscores the profound...
06 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
PM Modi's poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's party is poised for significant wins in state elections. These victories could speed up the implementation o...
04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Why 2026 Kerala polls are crucial test for Congress-led United Democratic Front after Left front's decade in powerKerala Exit Poll 2026: Exit polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could unseat Kerala's ruling LDF after a decade in opposition, with projecti...
02 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh MandaviyaFemale employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Dum Dum Uttar at crossroads, poised between governance, grievance and a heavyweight TMC nomineeWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Dum Dum Uttar constituency is no longer a guaranteed win for the TMC. Senior minister Chandrima Bhatta...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
EAC-PM Working Paper suggests SVAMITVA-like scheme for urban IndiaIn a working paper titled Unlocking Rural Property Rights: Social Inclusion and Credit Expansion through SVAMITVA, co-authored by Soumya Ka...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
BJP West Bengal Assembly Election Manifesto 2026: Cash dole, jail for corrupt, & UCC dictate Amit Shah’s ‘sankalp patra’The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its election manifesto for West Bengal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the document as a p...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK objects to 'highly derogatory' remarks against women, MP Kanimozhi by AIADMK's PalaniswamiDMK leaders have strongly criticized AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami for his recent comments about Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. They labelled his...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: ‘Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women’ – Lesson on women's empowerment beyond gender from the founder of Turkish RepublicMustafa Kemal Atatürk's Quote for the Day: Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, stated that all worldly achievements are the cr...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Everybody should have access to temples, matha: Supreme CourtIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has asserted that all individuals deserve the right to enter any temple. Justice BV Nagarathna high...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.30 PM IST