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SC says triple talaq practice void and unconstitutional
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 3:2 today ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional".
The apex court held that the triple talaq is against the basic tenets of Quran.
While Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice S Abdul Nazeer were in favour of putting on hold for six months the practice of triple talaq, asking the government to come...
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Owaisi has dual policy on terrorism, says Tel BJP chief
Hitting out at AIMIM president Telangana BJP president K Laxman today alleged the Hyderabad MP has adopted a dual policy on terrorism.
"Asaduddin Owaisi needs to clarify his stance on terrorism. Because what he speaks is contradictory. He portrays the Task Force office (in Hyderabad) attack in one way and the court decision (granting of bail to Lt. Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit by the Supreme Court) in the Malegaon blasts in another way. It reflects...
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After Trump's warning, Pak says it wants peace in Afghanistan
Pakistan today said that it wants peace in Afghanistan and pledged to work to eliminate terrorism, hours after US President Donald Trump's stern warning to Islamabad over providing safe havens to terrorists.
A Foreign Office spokesman said US Ambassador David Hale met Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif this afternoon and briefed him about President Trump's latest statement on the US policy review on South Asia and Afghanistan.
"The Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan's perspective and desire for peace and...
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If we enter India, it will be chaos: China
China on Tuesday said there will be "utter chaos" if its troops entered India on the pretext that Indian border infrastructure posed a threat to Beijing.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said India's logic that Chinese road building in Doklam on the border posed a threat to New Delhi was "ridiculous and vicious".
It said China would in no way allow any country or individual to infringe upon its territorial sovereignty.
"The Indian side illegally crossed...
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Centre, Google get HC notice on Blue Whale
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the central government, Facebook, Google and Yahoo on a plea seeking direction to the internet majors to take down the links of the Blue Whale game.
The Blue Whale Challenge is reportedly a suicide game in which the player is given certain tasks to complete for a period of 50 days and the final task leads to the player committing suicide. The player is also asked...
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PM welcomes SC judgement on triple talaq
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Supreme Court judgement on triple talaq as "historic" and said it grants equality to Muslim women.
He said the judgement will serve as a powerful measure for women empowerment.
The Supreme Court by a majority verdict set aside the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims, saying the practice was void, illegal and unconstitutional.
"Judgement of the Hon'ble SC on Triple Talaq is historic. It grants equality...
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Pro-Dhinkaran MLAs meet TN Guv; seek CM's ouster
A group of AIADMK MLAs owing allegiance to sidelined party leader TTV Dhinakaran today met Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao here and sought the removal of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, saying he has lost their confidence.
The move came a day after rivals factions led by Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam merged, ending a nearly seven-month feud in a power sharing formula in the ruling party and the government with the rebel leader being made...
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Victory for Muslim women: AIMWPLB on SC Talaq verdict
The All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board and the All India Shia Personal Law Board today welcomed the Supreme Court judgement on triple talaq, terming it as a victory of Islam and Muslim women in the country.
The decision, they said, has given new hope to Muslim women.
"The Supreme Court decision is historic, it is the victory of women in the country. But more than that, it is the victory of Islam," said...
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Amit Shah hails SC ruling on triple talaq
BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq as "historic" and said it was a victory for Muslim women and their right to live with dignity.
"I welcome this historical decision... This judgement is not about anyone's victory or defeat. This is the victory of basic Constitutional rights of Muslim women and their right to live with equality," Shah said in a statement.
Shah said that by declaring triple...
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CBI chargesheet names Shahabuddin in scribe's murder
The CBI on Tuesday filed supplementary chargesheet against former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Mohammed Shahabuddin in connection with the murder of Bihar-based journalist Rajdeo Ranjan, an official said.
Shahabuddin, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May-end, is now lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi.
The probe agency filed the chargesheet in a special CBI court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur under charges of criminal conspiracy, murder and arms act.
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India welcomes Trump's resolve to tackle cross-border support for terrorists
India today welcomed US President Donald Trump's determination to enhance efforts to overcome the challenges facing Afghanistan and confront issues of safe havens and other forms of cross-border support enjoyed by terrorists.
"India shares these concerns and objectives," External Affiars Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
Kumar said India was also committed to supporting the government and the people of Afghanistan in their efforts to bring peace, security, stability and prosperity to their country.
"We have been...
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Trump sees 'critical' role for India in South Asia
US President Donald Trump has declared that he sees a "critical" role for India in his country's South Asia strategy for fighting terrorism and building up a safe Afghanistan.
With India "we are committed to pursuing our shared objectives for peace and security in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region," he said on Monday outlining his new strategy for Afghanistan and the region.
Speaking to 2,000 US military personnel at Fort Myer, near Washington,...
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Manual scavengers’ death shames Delhi
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | Rahiba R Parveen | New Delhi
Delhi has a reason to hang its head in shame as manual scavenging death toll reached 10 in the national Capital. Though prohibited by the Supreme Court in a 2014 order, manual scavenging continues to flourish right under the apex court’s...
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Delhi Government approves construction of 5,012 EWS houses
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | IANS | NEW DELHI
The Delhi government on Tuesday approved construction of 5,012 houses for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) at three locations at an estimated cost of Rs 654 crore.
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Jhajharia, Sardar to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | IANS | New Delhi
Paralympics double gold medallist and world record holder Devendra Jhajharia has been named as the recipient of this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award along with former India hockey team captain Sardar Singh.
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India Abroad
China rejects Rajnath's hope of early solution
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | PTI | Beijing
China said today that the only way to end the standoff in Doklam was for India to unconditionally withdraw its troops from the area, a day after Home Minister Rajnath Singh hoped Beijing would soon...
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Here's why you tend to be less alert during afternoon
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | IANS | Sydney
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New grammar for bridal couture
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 | Angela Paljor
Getting married? Designers Rohit Bal, Anju Modi and PAYAL JAIN share what’s trending this season with Angela Paljor Can you remember wedding parties that you attend year after year? Apart from the hazy dinners overflowing with wine and a traditional Indian twist of tandoori chicken and sophisticated salmon, you do recall how the bride and groom looked and what they wore. The Indian Wedding Show 2017, spread over the weekend, gave an insight into the continuity of tradition through modern reinterpretaions....
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- There is a deadlock at Dokalam between India and China. I believe there will be a solution soon. I hope China will undertake a positive initiative (to resolve the stand-off).
- I don't think Salman is looking at what numbers Shah Rukh Khan's film did and vice versa. They all are superstars in their own space.
- Steps will soon be taken to remove AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala by convening the general council meeting.
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