Public will force even non-BJP state govts to implement Uniform Civil Code: Law Minister Arjun MeghwalUnion Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is confident that public pressure will convince opposition-ruled states to embrace the Uniform Civil Code....
29 May, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...
27 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Lone TMC MLA walks out of Assam Assembly against 'malicious intention' of government behind UCC BillSherman Ali Ahmed, the sole Trinamool Congress MLA in Assam, staged a walkout from the Assembly. He opposed certain clauses of the Uniform ...
27 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam AssemblyAssam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion....
27 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
First big move in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma govt to table UCC Bill on May 26; enforces 20% fuel cutAssam's new cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code bill, set for assembly presentation on May 26. The government is also implementing ...
13 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Princess Diana: 'A mother's arms are more comforting than...' Life lessons on love, care and human nature by princess of Wales and mother of heir to the British throneQuote of the day by Princess Diana reflects the bond between a mother and child and highlights emotional support in families. This explaine...
07 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Women cannot marry during course or face expulsion, Bihar nursing college order sparks outrageA nursing school's directive barring female students from marrying during their academic session has been annulled after sparking controver...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
BJP will provide 1 lakh jobs to youth each year in infiltrator-free Bengal: Amit Shah in WBUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to provide one lakh jobs annually to West Bengal's youth based on merit if the BJP secures victor...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
"Positive talks on UCC and 'One Nation, One Election' underway": ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has identified the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation One Election as significant unfinished priorities for the...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Women live-in partners to get maintenance under Gujarat's new UCC bill; 50-50 kids' liability also proposedGujarat Live-in Relationship Rules: The Gujarat cabinet has ratified the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026 Bill, which mandates the re...
19 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Uniform Civil Code to be implemented nationwide, including Assam, says Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that after Uttarakhand implements the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it will be enforced across ...
27 Jan, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
Assam holds awareness campaign against child marriageHundreds of villages in 20 districts of Assam recently organized awareness programs against child marriage. The state government wants to m...
17 Oct, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
SC ban on liquor sale along highways not applicable to marriage palaces: Punjab AGthe apex court had banned liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways; This order was also applicable to bars, pubs and r...
19 Apr, 2017, 07.44 PM IST
Punjab government explores ways to allow liquor at weddingsHospitality industry is waking up to the dent posed by the ban. The ban has affected almost 80-85 per cent hospitality businesses in Punjab...
04 Apr, 2017, 04.48 PM IST
Sarv khap demands ban on same gotra marriagesThe meeting was held in Shamli town in which participants also criticised Union Law Minister D V Sadanand Gowda for his statement on khaps.
22 Dec, 2014, 12.37 PM IST
- UP State Women Commission seeks report on panchayat diktats
A Baghpat village panchayat issued a diktat banning love marriages and not allowing women below 40 to go to market alone.
13 Jul, 2012, 02.27 PM IST
- Delhi HC dismisses PIL against same gotra marriage
In a major jolt to those opposing the marriage within same gotra, the Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking direction to the...
19 Jun, 2010, 03.31 AM IST