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September 13, 2017 6:48 AM

Six-month cooling period for granting divorce can be waived: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the minimum cooling period of six months for granting the decree of divorce under the Hindu law can be waived by a trial court if there was no possibility of cohabitation between an estranged couple.<br/><br/>The 1955 Hindu Marriage Act provides for a stat...

September 13, 2017 5:51 AM

EC rejects Sharad Yadav faction's claim on party's election symbol

In a set back to rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, the Election Commission on Tuesday rejected his faction's claim on party's election symbol. Official sources said the Commission has disposed off Mr. Yadav's application as it was not supported with relevant documents. <br/><b...

September 13, 2017 5:49 AM

EC rejects Sharad Yadav faction's claim on party's election symbol

In a setback to rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, the Election Commission has rejected his faction's claim on party's election symbol. Official sources said, the Commission has disposed off Mr Yadav's application as it was not supported with relevant documents.<br/>&apos;<br/&...

September 13, 2017 5:43 AM

Govt to develop a set of guidelines for Child abuse

Government has convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to develop a set of guidelines for the protection of school children from any kind of physical or mental abuse. The meeting will be co-chaired by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi and Human Resource Development Minister...

September 13, 2017 5:36 AM

BJP describes Rahul Gandhi as failed dynast

BJP on Tuesay described Rahul Gandhi as a failed dynast and failed politician after the Congress Vice President's remarks on dynastic politics during a public event in the United States. Briefing media in New Delhi, party leader and Union Minister Smriti Irani attacked him saying Mr. Gandhi&#03...

September 12, 2017 9:22 PM

BJP accuses Congress govt in K'taka of taking soft stance towards PFI, KFD

BJP national General Secretary Muralidhar Rao has accused Congress Government in Karnataka of taking soft stance towards Popular Front of India and Karnataka Forum for Dignity, that he alleged, has led to their radicalization. Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru today, he blamed these orgaisation...

September 12, 2017 9:05 PM

RBI to introduce Rs 100 Coin to mark MG Ramachandrans birth centenary

The Reserve Bank of India, RBI will introduce 100 rupees coin to mark the birth centenary of AIADMK founder Late Dr M G Ramachandran. Finance Ministry has issued notification in this regard. <br/><br/>On the obverse, the face of the coin will bear Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cen...

September 12, 2017 9:05 PM

Cabinet approves doubling of Daund-Manmad railway line

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Daund-Manmad doubling project of over 247 kilometers. The estimated cost of the project will be over 2,081 crore rupees. The project is likely to be completed in next five years by 2021-22. <br/><br/>Doubling of thi...

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