Twisha death: Row deepens as mother-in-law rejects allegations; seeks probe into chats, call records

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:52 PM

Bhopal, May 19 (IANS) Retired judge Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, has strongly refuted allegations levelled against her family in connection with the high-profile death case, claiming that facts were being "misconstrued" and demanding a thorough probe into several aspects, including chats, financial transactions and a mysterious car key recovered from Twisha’s belongings.

Twisha Sharma case: Father alleges influence by in-laws, says family facing 'immense trauma'

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:07 PM

Bhopal, May 19 (IANS) Twisha Sharma’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, on Tuesday alleged that the family of the accused in his daughter’s death case was influential and capable of exerting pressure on the system, while asserting that his grieving family was being subjected to "continuous public attacks and narratives”.

J&K: NCW's 'Shakti Samvaad' program strengthens co-ordination among women commissions

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:07 PM

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a two-day long 'Shakti Samvaad' program in the city during the weekend, which saw participation of Chairpersons, members and member secretaries of State Women Commissions.

Gujarat's dairy sector deposits Rs 200 crore daily into women's bank accounts: HM Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:31 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that Gujarat's dairy cooperative network was transferring nearly Rs 200 crore every day into the bank accounts of women livestock rearers, describing the dairy sector as "one of the largest drivers of women's economic empowerment in rural India".

Pakistani forces accused of extrajudicially killing noted academic in Balochistan

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:16 PM

Quetta, May 16 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations and activists on Saturday strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of a leading academician in Balochistan by Pakistani forces.

Plea in SC seeks overhaul of NTA after cancellation of NEET-UG 2026

IANS | May 16, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the “systemic failure” of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 examination and seeking its restructuring through a statutory framework enacted by Parliament.

'List weekly, limit adjournments': SC issues directions for speedy disposal of bail pleas pending in HCs

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions to ensure the expeditious disposal of bail applications pending before High Courts across the country, stressing that courts, investigating agencies, and governments must work in coordination to safeguard the personal liberty of undertrial prisoners without compromising victims’ rights.

Bangladesh's political cartoons fading amid self-censorship, corporate pressure: Report

IANS | May 10, 2026 5:38 PM

Dhaka, May 10 (IANS) Political cartoons in Bangladesh, once regarded as a sharp and fearless medium of public dissent and satire, are steadily disappearing from mainstream media amid growing corporate influence, self-censorship, and the monetisation of news content, according to a report.

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has cautioned against an over-expansive interpretation of "personality rights", observing that not every individual achievement or academic success can be elevated to such protection, as it would result in "absurdity and incongruity".

Pakistan legal system treats child marriage as procedural irregularity instead of violation of rights: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:14 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's legal system continues to treat child marriage as a procedural irregularity and not a substantive violation of rights, with the Federal Constitutional Court's judgement in the Maria Shahbaz case on March 30 once again highlighting how this phenomenon is being treated in it, according to a report.

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Twisha death: Row deepens as mother-in-law rejects allegations; seeks probe into chats, call records

Twisha Sharma case: Father alleges influence by in-laws, says family facing 'immense trauma'

J&K: NCW's 'Shakti Samvaad' program strengthens co-ordination among women commissions

Gujarat's dairy sector deposits Rs 200 crore daily into women's bank accounts: HM Amit Shah

Pakistani forces accused of extrajudicially killing noted academic in Balochistan

Plea in SC seeks overhaul of NTA after cancellation of NEET-UG 2026

'List weekly, limit adjournments': SC issues directions for speedy disposal of bail pleas pending in HCs

Bangladesh's political cartoons fading amid self-censorship, corporate pressure: Report

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

Pakistan legal system treats child marriage as procedural irregularity instead of violation of rights: Report

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