India

No fundamental right of same-sex marriage: Centre to HC

The Centre on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that there is no fundamental right to seek recognition for same-sex marriage.

Feb 25, 2021

Why traders across India are going on strike | Details inside

Going ahead with their protest against arbitrary regulations and changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and alleged norm violations by e-commerce giants, traders across the country will go a day-long strike on Friday.

Feb 25, 2021

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India, UK court orders

The UK court hearing Nirav Modi's case of extradition to India in the PNB scam case has said the fugitive businessman needs to answer questions in India.

Feb 25, 2021

No proposal to cut taxes on petrol, diesel in UP

The Yogi Adityanath government said that there is no proposal to reduce tax on petrol and diesel as revenue is needed to ensure betterment of health services due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feb 25, 2021

US man kills neighbour, cooks her heart with potatoes

A man in the United States' Oklahoma has killed a woman neighbour and cut out her heart before cooking it with potatoes.

Feb 25, 2021

Bombay HC: Wife is not a "chattel" of husband

While ruling that a wife's refusal to make tea for her husband would not amount to a grave and sudden provocation for killing her, the Bombay High Court sharply observed that a wife is not the husband's property and required to do all the household work.

Feb 25, 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami

All students of classes 9, 10, 11 declared pass: TN CM Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday announced that students of Classes 9, 10 and 11 will be declared passed without writing their annual/board exams for the academic year 2020-21.

Feb 25, 2021

New guidelines for social media, OTT platforms | All you need to know

The Union Government on Thursday came up with new stringent guidelines for social media platforms along with code of ethics for over-the-top (OTT) platforms and digital media.

Feb 25, 2021

India's TRIPS waiver proposal on Covid vaccine gets wider WTO support but US, Japan, UK oppose

India initiated proposal seeking a temporary waiver of global intellectual property rights rules in view of the pandemic has got wider support with 57 WTO members joining the initiative as co-sponsors.

Feb 25, 2021

In "free, frank" atmosphere, India and Pakistan review situation along LoC | Read statement

The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held talks over the established mechanism of hotline contact and both sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere.

Feb 25, 2021

Srinagar's picturesque Boulevard road portion collapses; creates panic | Watch

Tourists and vehicle riders had a close shave as a portion of the most picturesque stretch in Srinagar, Boulevard road caved in affecting traffic movement in the area. Several pictures and videos of the incident were shared across the social media handles.

Feb 25, 2021