SC allows woman who lost husband during Covid to settle bank loan on relaxed terms

IANS | January 27, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) In an extraordinary exercise of its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, aimed at doing "complete justice", the Supreme Court has granted relief to a widow who lost her husband during the second wave of Covid-19 by permitting her to settle a bank loan on relaxed terms and directed the Central Bank of India to release the title deeds of her residential property upon payment of a reduced amount.

HRW urges Finnish PM Petteri Orpo to address repression during China visit

IANS | January 25, 2026 3:43 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to confront repression during his four-day visit to China, beginning on Sunday.

PM Modi reiterates commitment to keep empowering the girl child

IANS | January 24, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, commemorated the National Girl Child Day by highlighting the decade-long efforts of the Union government in creating a conducive environment for girls' well-being and their contribution towards Viksit Bharat.

Minority Affairs Ministry trains State Haj Inspectors in Mumbai

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has started training State Haj Inspectors (SHIs) in operational protocols and coordination at the Haj House in Mumbai, an official said on Saturday.

Delhi court allows incarcerated J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Patiala House Court on Saturday granted custody parole to jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh to enable him to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.

SC expresses concern over rampant missing children cases, mulls nationwide SOP

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Expressing concern over the alarming number of missing children cases across the country, the Supreme Court has said that authorities were not giving such incidents the "right amount of attention or priority" and indicated that it would work towards evolving a common Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for their recovery.

1 year of UCC: About 5 lakh marriages registered in Uttarakhand, online services expedite process

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:23 PM

Dehradun, Jan 19 (IANS) The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), implemented in Uttarakhand a year ago, has achieved considerable success particularly in the registration of marriages under the new law.

Participants of 'Mann ki Baat', Lakhpati Didis to be among 10,000 special R-Day Parade spectators

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Participants of 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show, will join construction workers of Kartavya Bhawan, Lakhpati Didis and about 10,000 other special guests from different fields will witness the Republic Day Parade, an official said on Monday.

Pakistan: Rights body raises alarm over enforced disappearance of two Baloch civilians

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:36 PM

Quetta, Jan 18 (IANS) As violence targeting civilians continues unabated across Pakistan's Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation, on Sunday, raised alarm over enforced disappearance of two Baloch civilians.

Pakistan should respect refugee rights and stop arresting Afghan refugees: Taliban

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:30 PM

Kabul, Jan 18 (IANS) Taliban has said that the problems faced by Afghan refugees in Pakistan are rising and stressed that Pakistani government should respect refugee rights and stop arresting and harassing Afghan migrants, local media reported on Sunday.

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SC allows woman who lost husband during Covid to settle bank loan on relaxed terms

HRW urges Finnish PM Petteri Orpo to address repression during China visit

PM Modi reiterates commitment to keep empowering the girl child

Minority Affairs Ministry trains State Haj Inspectors in Mumbai

Delhi court allows incarcerated J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament

SC expresses concern over rampant missing children cases, mulls nationwide SOP

1 year of UCC: About 5 lakh marriages registered in Uttarakhand, online services expedite process

Participants of 'Mann ki Baat', Lakhpati Didis to be among 10,000 special R-Day Parade spectators

Pakistan: Rights body raises alarm over enforced disappearance of two Baloch civilians

Pakistan should respect refugee rights and stop arresting Afghan refugees: Taliban

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