New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court has termed "unnecessary" the Madras High Court's order to police in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore to probe the Isha Foundation by expanding the ambit of the habeas corpus petition of a father who had alleged that his two daughters were kept under captivity in ashram.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Issuing a slew of directions for effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court on Friday said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, and right to fully develop and enjoy their childhood.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a programme on Abhidhamma Day at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. Addressing Buddhist monks, the PM spoke about his connection to Lord Buddha. He also stressed the significance of granting classical status to the Pali language.
Chandigarh, Oct 17 (IANS) Slamming Akali leaders for trying to demean the position of Jathedar of Takht Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the state government will take severest of severe action against the accused of this sin, in case of any complaint.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi marked the Valmiki Jayanti first by offering prayers at the Valmiki Temple on Mandir Marg here on Thursday and later by meeting representatives of the Valmiki community at his mother’s residence, 10 Janpath.
Imphal, Oct 16 (IANS) Manipur Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, who attended the first-ever meeting on the state’s ethnic violence in New Delhi on Wednesday said here that there would be more meetings and talks involving Meitei, Kuki and Naga leaders in the future to resolve the protracted communal strife in the northeastern state.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language on October 17 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi and will also address the gathering at the occasion.
Prayagraj, Oct 15 (IANS) Preparations for Diwali are underway across the country, with everyone busy decorating their homes. There is a special emphasis on creating eco-friendly products in the lead-up to the festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Women in Prayagraj are making Diwali items, including diyas and idols, from cow dung.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) As a result of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s effective intervention and continuous monitoring, the situation in Bahraich could be brought under control within hours, say officials.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held an important meeting to discuss a proposed new law aimed at permanently preventing the recent incidents of contamination in food items like juices, lentils, and bread.
