'Deeply misogynistic mindset': Shiv Sena-UBT slams UP Minister's comments in defending Nitish Kumar on hijab row

IANS | December 17, 2025 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-UBT on Wednesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad for his controversial remarks while defending Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident where he pulled down a woman doctor’s hijab during a public event in Patna, with party MP Priyanka Chaturvedi saying that the comments reflected a deeply misogynistic mindset and showed a willingness to disrespect a woman’s dignity in order to justify an inappropriate act.

SC advises hybrid hearings as Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'very poor'

IANS | December 14, 2025 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) In view of prevailing weather conditions and deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court has advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail the hybrid mode of appearance, wherever convenient, for matters listed before the apex court.