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Two relatives held for killing family of 5 in Meerut: Police

A day after the bodies of a couple and their three minor daughters were found inside their home in Meerut, police have detained two relatives along with some other people while the key suspect, the stepbrother of the deceased man, remains absconding, officials said on Friday.

Can't deny aid to estranged wife for refusing to return

In a landmark ruling that strengthens a woman's right to autonomy, the Supreme Court on Friday held that a man cannot deny maintenance to his estranged wife solely because she refuses to live with him despite the husband securing a decree of restitution of conjugal rights.

SC refuses to stop clubbing of Mathura mosque-temple pleas

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its reluctance to interfere with an Allahabad high court order consolidating multiple lawsuits over the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Masjid land dispute in Mathura, observing that such consolidation serves the interests of both parties and reduces the risk of contradictory rulings.

SC Refuses to Hear Pleas Against 2023 Women Quota Act

The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of petitions seeking immediate implementation of a law reserving a third of seats in Parliament and state assemblies for women, stating that the petitioners are free to approach the high court, if aggrieved.

US visa rejection to ties with Xi, Modi shares views on key topics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that a decision by the US to deny him a visa in 2005 when he was the chief minister of Gujarat was an insult of an elected government, the state and the country, adding that he was certain at the time that one day, the whole world will be standing in queue to enter India.

Submit affidavit after gender change abroad for new passport: MEA

AS PER THE NEW RULE, APPLICANTS WOULD NOT NEED TO SUBMIT AN ID CARD ISSUED UNDER 2019 ACT

Rahul Granted Bail in Savarkar Remark Case

A special court in Pune on Friday granted bail to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him over remarks he made against Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar in 2023.

Yogi Hits Back at Claims of Kumbh on Waqf Land

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that those visiting the Maha Kumbh to claim the land the event was being held on will face \"denting and painting\" even as he welcomed all visitors who respect Indian traditions.

Andhra CM may overhaul TTD admin in Tirupati stampede case

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to overhaul the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) administration in the wake of the latest stampede incident in Tirupati which resulted in the death of six devotees and injuries to 35 others, people familiar with the matter said.

Kerala Court Tells Police Not To Arrest Cong Leaders Till Jan 15 In Vijayan Suicide Case

A court in Wayanad on Friday orally instructed the police not to arrest Congress MLA IC Balakrishnan and party's Wayanad unit chief ND Appachan until January 15 in the case of abetment to suicide of party leader NM Vijayan and his son Jijesh.

Stalin Slams EPS Over 'Incorrect Info' in Pollachi Sexual Assault FIR

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday slammed the Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami for allegedly providing incorrect information on the FIR filed in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case.

KTR Booked For 'Public Nuisance' In Formula E Case

The Banjara Hills police on Friday registered a case against BRS working president KT Rama Rao for allegedly causing road obstruction and public nuisance at the ACB office in Hyderabad after his questioning on January 9 in the Formula E race case.

India Bloc Would Have Abolished NEET, Says Stalin

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday said the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test would have been abolished had the INDIA alliance got in power, but only the Central government can now cancel the test.

Water resource panel reaches Andhra

THE PANEL HEADED BY BJP MP RAJIV PRATAP RUDY AND OTHER SENIOR OFFICIALS WILL VISIT THE SITE

TN Tables Bills for Stricter Action on Sexual Offences

Tamil Nadu government on Friday introduced two bills to increase the quantum of punishment in sexual crimes committed against women and children and to include online offences.

Three held in B'luru for poaching deer, boar

Three people have been arrested for allegedly poaching wildlife in the forests of Bengaluru rural district, forest officials said on Friday.

27 Booked for Holding Firearms Training: Cops

Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against 27 people affiliated with the Hindu right-wing group Sri Rama Sene for conducting a firearms training camp without permission in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, officials said on Friday.

Avarebele parshe in Bengaluru

The avarebele (hyacinth beans) parshe that happened recently marked the silver jubilee year where we celebrated our beloved produce that substitutes toor dal in preparations like saaru, huli etc. as Karnataka gets ready to celebrate Sankranti habba or the harvest festival in less than a week from now.

Cong Focused on Rehabilitation of Maoists, Not Recovery of Weapons

Days after six prominent Maoists laid down arms in Chikkamagaluru district, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday questioned the government's approach, alleging that the \"focus on rehabilitation has overshadowed efforts to recover the missing weapons\".

Bidar's Waste Plant Blast Toll Rises To 4: Police

The toll from the January 4 explosion at the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Bidadi town in Karnataka rose to four after three workers succumbed to injuries over the last two days, officials said.

State BJP Prez Holds Meeting Ahead of Panchayat Elections

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Friday held a meeting with party's former legislators and defeated candidates in assembly polls to chalk out a strategy to strengthen the party from the grassroot level and prepare it for the upcoming panchayat elections.

Amid Cong's rally for Ambedkar, BJP to hold 'Bhima Sangama' campaign to connect with Dalits, tribals

The BJP on Friday announced the \"Bhima Sangama\" campaign in Karnataka as a direct response to Congress's upcoming \"Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan\" rally, scheduled to take place in Belagavi on January 21.

All Accused in '17 Lankesh Murder Case Out on Bail

A court in Bengaluru has granted bail to Sharad Bhausaheb Kalaskar, the last accused in jail in connection with the murder of activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh.

Eating at odd hrs muddles body clock, raises risk of obesity, diabetes: Study

The liver-brain link Insights from a new study and why late-night eating disrupts health

25-yr-old Bangladeshi man held for 'living illegally' in Mangaluru

A 25-year-old Bangladeshi national has been arrested for illegally living in Mukka village near Mangaluru, police said on Friday.

Look East: 'Purvanchalis' new Delhi poll flashpoint

The fight for the powerful Purvanchali vote in Delhi gathered momentum with the BJP attacking former Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for his comments on Purvanchalis on Thursday and Kejriwal, in turn, alleging that the BJP was getting \"Purvanchali and Dalit names deleted from electoral rolls on the pretext of (getting the names of) Rohingyas (deleted)\".

Sharp drop in air quality, AQI on brink of 'severe'

A combination of calm winds, dense fog and local pollutants pushed the Capital's 24-hour average air quality index to the brink of the \"severe\" zone, clocking an AQI reading of 397 at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

We Don't Have Tons Of Triumphant Movies For Latino Families

Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez, as a Latina, is \"honored\" to share the story of Judy Robles, the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles, who defied the odds, in the recently released biographical sports drama Unstoppable.

Matt Reeves weighs in on The Batman joining DC Universe

Director Matt Reeves believes Robert Pattinson's The Batman could join James Gunn's DC Universe—if it fits creatively.

Jacob Elordi May Replace Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars

Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Euphoria, is in talks to replace Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott's upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller, The Dog Stars.