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Chennai: Dalit man hacked to death by in-laws due to caste

Two young Indians, a man and a woman, were killed in Tamil Nadu in two separate incidents for marrying outside their caste.

Maulana Azad Foundation terminated by Centre as government cuts down on minority schemes

On February 7, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) issued an abrupt order to close down the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, without offering any explanation for the decision.

‘Why are jail superintendents taking a week to a fortnight for accepting jail bonds?” Delhi HC asks, registers suo moto case on delay by...

Justice Amit Mahajan said it was beyond the Court's comprehension as to why jail superintendents were taking one to two weeks for accepting the bail bonds and releasing prisoners

A Gandhian revolutionary: Jyotiba Desai passes away at 97

Jyotibhai Desai, who was to turn 98 in two months, passed away peacefully at Baroda earlier this evening, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 . He...

Hyderabad: University students’ belongings attacked in transphobic hate crime

Two transgender students from the University of Hyderabad found their belongings were burnt last weekend. After protest, university administration agrees to conduct inquiry.

‘There will be a complete ban…’: Supreme Court rebukes Patanjali in ‘false’ advertisement case

A bench of justices Hima Kohli and A Amanullah issued a notice to Patanjali Ayurved and its managing director, Acharya Balakrishnan remarking that the "entire country was being taken for a ride" through such misleading advertisements. In three weeks they will have to respond to the contempt notice in a petition filed by the Indian medical Association (IMA).

‘Love Affair’ to ‘Outsider Conspiracy’: TMC’s Controversial Takes on Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sandeshkhali is not the first instance when Trinamool Congress leaders have made controversial statements regarding sexual assault cases. They follow a pattern often set by the chief minister herself.

Bail not Jail: SC tells Bombay HC to decide bail applications on priority, cites violations of personal Liberty, violation of Article 21

The Supreme Court has requested the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court to convey its request to all the Judges of the Bombay High Court to exercise the criminal jurisdiction to decide the matter pertaining to bail/anticipatory bail on priority

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