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May 11, 2017 6:14 PM

Supreme Court begins triple talaq hearings

The Supreme Court today made it clear that it would examine whether the practice of triple talaq among Muslims is fundamental to their religion as it began hearing petitions challenging the practice.<br/><br/>A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said it would look into t...

May 11, 2017 6:14 PM

Triple Talaq issue should not be related to religion: Mukhtar Abbas

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the issue of Triple Talaq should not be related to religion. In an exclusive interview to All India Radio, Mr Naqvi said, the government is considering all stakeholders to end the system of triple talaq. <br/><br/>He said, government...

May 11, 2017 6:13 PM

Technology for sustainable, inclusive growth is need of hour: President

President Pranab Mukherjee has emphasized that the technology for sustainable and inclusive growth is the need of the hour. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion of National Technology Day Celebrations in New Delhi today, Mr Mukherjee said, scientific and technological developments are a ke...

May 11, 2017 5:13 PM

Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi calls on J&K Governor

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi called on Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar today. He reached Srinagar this morning to review overall security situation in the valley. <br/><br/>The Governor and the Home Secretary held extensive discussions about issues r...

May 11, 2017 5:13 PM

Not in race for Karnataka Congress chief post: Kharge

Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge today clarified that he was not an aspirant for the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President post and he never tried to seek any post in the party. <br/><br/>Talking to the media persons in Kalaburagi today, Mr Kharg...

May 11, 2017 5:07 PM

Justice Karnan moves Supreme Court seeking recall of conviction order

Calcutta High Court judge Justice C S Karnan today moved the Supreme Court seeking a recall of an order holding him guilty of contempt of court. <br/><br/>The apex court had ordered his arrest and sentenced him to a six-month jail term.<br/><br/>A petition in this regard was ...

May 11, 2017 4:10 PM

PM Modi speaks with new South Korean President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with new South Korean President Moon Jae-in over phone and wished him every success. During the conversation, Mr Modi also invited the newly elected President to visit India. <br/><br/>Mr Moon was sworn is as South Korea's new President yeste...

May 11, 2017 2:14 PM

Rajiv Mehrishi discusses security situation in J&K with CM Mehbooba

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi arrived in Kashmir today to take stock of the latest security situation in the Valley.Official sources told AIR that Home Secretary made a courtesy call at the residence of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Both discussed overall situation, related issues including s...

May 11, 2017 2:07 PM

ICJ to hear India's plea against death sentence to Jadhav on May 15

International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague will begin hearing on Monday India's appeal against the death sentence to its national Kulbhushan Jadhav by a military court in Pakistan for alleged espionage and subversion. The ICJ had on Tuesday stayed the execution of Mr Jadhav in an urgent ...

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