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U'khand HC hears another plea against registration of live-in relationships

The Uttarakhand High Court recently convened to deliberate on a petition contesting the constitutionality of the mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.

J.D. Vance and the Open Society

In 1945, Karl Popper published \"The Open Society and its enemies\" in the UK, and since then, several individuals have emerged over the decades who claimed to be champions of the Open Society, but whose actions proved the reverse to be true.

Assam CM inaugurates Reliance's new 'Campa' and beverages plant

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries Limited has strengthened the presence of Campa’s portfolio in Northeast India with the inauguration of a new bottling plant in Guwahati, Assam.

MoSPI Releases Compendium of Datasets and Registries 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has published the latest edition of the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024, a key initiative aimed at strengthening data accessibility and informed decision-making, the Ministry said in a release on Saturday.

SC Rejects Bail Plea of Arun Gawli

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 2007 murder of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.

Kash Patel's appointment may be significant for India

Hopes of cooperation between American and Indian security agencies have increased in order to tackle Khalistani and Naxal terrorists, drug trafficking, economic crimes, etc.

FPIs offload Rs 1 lakh crore from Indian markets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold equities worth over Rs 1 lakh crore from Indian markets in less than two months of 2025, according to data released by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Will Someone From South Be BJP President?

BJP is set to elect a new party president, focusing on boosting its prospects in southern states.

US-Russia talks close to ending Ukraine war

Zelenskyy's stance in effect is that he will accept no agreement in which he is not involved, despite his record of bad faith.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell Summons Rakhi

The intensifying controversy surrounding the YouTube series India's Got Latent has led to a formal investigation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, which has issued summonses to several individuals associated with the program.

BJP-led Delhi government acts swiftly with inspections and policy changes

Days after taking the oath of office, the newly established BJP-led Delhi government swiftly moved into action, beginning the implementation of the promises made during its election campaign.

ANALYSIS OF THE 'PETER ENGLAND' WELL-KNOWN TRADEMARK RULING

The recent judgment by the Delhi High Court declaring \"Peter England\" as a well-known trademark marks a significant milestone in the realm of intellectual property rights in India.

Trump Questions Why Israel Ever Gave Up Taking Over Gaza

After his earlier call of the Gaza Strip being depopulated and subsequently taken over by Israel drew a lot of flak globally, especially from the Arab nations, US President Donald Trump asserted that his plan was only a 'recommendation' and not an 'enforcement,' The Jerusalem Post reported.

Plea in Apex Court for Protection of Hindus

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India, urging the Union Government to take immediate and decisive action to curb the ongoing violence and persecution of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.

India's 'quick commerce' to grow 75-100 pc YoY

The Quick commerce in India is set to grow at an impressive rate of 75-100 per cent year-on-year, significantly outpacing traditional retail, which is expected to grow at a much lower rate, says a report by Bernstein.

CONSUMPTION, FINANCIAL SERVICES STOCKS LEAD NIFTY 50 INDEX

The consumption and financial services stocks leading in inclusions in Nifty 50 index over the last seven years, while industrial & capex and defensive sector stocks were the most excluded, highlights a report by ICICI Securities.

Delhi Police unearth donkey routes taken by illegal immigrants

The Delhi Police have unearthed three routes taken by illegal immigrants also known as Donkey routes in popular culture that are facilitated by the travel agents to send gullible people abroad, primarily to the United States and European countries. The police operation resulted in the arrest of a notorious travel agent responsible for orchestrating this fraud.

GDP Growth Likely To Improve To 6.2 Pc In Q3FY25

India's economic growth is expected to pick up momentum in the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25), with GDP growth estimated at 6.2 per cent, up from 5.4 per cent in the second quarter (Q2FY25), according to a report by Union Bank of India.

China roils the Pacific waters courtesy Australia and New Zealand

China's role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State Department following Canberra and Wellington's lead.

HC Demands Response From Railways Regarding Negligence

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Indian Railways regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the wake of a devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives.

Ready To Launch Satellite Telecom Services: Bharti Enterprises

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, reiterated on Friday that its satellite telecom service is ready for rollout in India and that it is now waiting for the Centre's greenlight.

Internal security concerns trigger NSA Ajit Doval's air-dash to Bengal

The state has previously been identified as ISI's route to India from Bangladesh on multiple occasions.

TURNING POINT IS VISIBLE IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Ceasefire is relatively easy but resolving issues where incompatible collisions of reality exist is challenging. When peace talks begin, they will be difficult and complex. While questions about territory will most likely be settled based on the captured territories, with the US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth terming Ukraine's goals of recovering all its territory and NATO membership \"unrealistic\".

Beware of Food Adulteration, Poisoning, and Allergies

Food adulteration includes adding harmful substances like toxic dye Metanil yellow to turmeric and pigeon pea (toor dal) food products, Malachite green (MG) and Green 3 dyes to shelled peas and greens, stone in grains, chalk powder in flour, papaya seeds in pepper.

Bar Council of India calls for lawyers to resume work

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has urged Bar Associations in Delhi to ensure the continuous operation of judicial proceedings despite the ongoing legal strike opposing the proposed Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025.

GERMANY SET TO FACE A TOUGH 2025 WHOEVER WINS

All eyes will be on the support given to the far right party, Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD), which has consistently been polling second in Germany for more than a year and a half.

The Maha Kumbh Proves Hinduism Is A Dynamic, Living Faith

As the Maha Kumbh draws to a close, its positive impact on India and Sanatan Dharma will endure for a long time. The global media has marveled at the largest gathering of people ever witnessed in human history.

Art, Culture and Berlinale: A Conversation with Ambassador Ackermann of Germany

Berlinale, Berlin's prestigious film festival, is known for its political undertones and independent cinema.

Rejecting illusions: The true meaning of Shiv and Mahashivratri

Shiv has no connection to the products or images of mind, intellect, memory, or ego. These can't touch Him. So, don't try to imagine Shiv through your mind, intellect, or ego. Don't imagine Shiv in a form accessible to the eyes. Don't try to describe Him in words your ears can hear. If you've given Shiv a form in your mind, you've missed Him. Because all forms are just mental creations. We shape everything based on our own limited perceptions.

Power Minister Urges Renewable Energy Use

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday urged industry stakeholders to work on manufacturing innovative solutions to strengthen India's journey towards Viksit Bharat.