CM Mohan Yadav said the Bill reflects the constitutional principle of equality and is rooted in India’s cultural values. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with chief minister Mohan Yadav saying the law would ensure “equal rights for Ram, Rahim, Ravinder and Robin”. The Bill will…
HC backed Sonam Wangchuk’s hospital shift NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Sunday rejected a plea filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, seeking his transfer from the government-run Safdarjung Hospital to the private Medanta Hospital, observing that no force had been used in shifting him.A single-judge bench of Justice Mini…
Can you become an IAS officer while being an ‘expert mother’?Can women pursue demanding careers while also fulfilling the responsibilities of motherhood? Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel believes they can and should.“Whether you become an IAS officer or a teacher, first become an expert mother. Everyone should know how to cook the food prepared at…
NEW DELHI: Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain caused widespread devastation across Jammu and Kashmir’s border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Sunday, with rescue teams racing to reach stranded residents as the weather emergency deepened. Officials said the death toll from the rain-related disasters has risen to 11, while several people remain…
Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke (R) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday strongly condemned the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the ongoing protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET UG paper leak.Dipke accused the Delhi Police of forcibly taking Wangchuk away, alleging that they had “made a…
NEW DELHI: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday reiterated its support for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, but urged the Centre to implement the quota based on the current strength of the house and provide greater clarity on the proposed delimitation exercise.The issue was raised by DMK MP Tiruchi…
The incident occired on July 6 NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday suspended its proposed 24-hour statewide strike, which had been called to protest the recent assault on doctors and healthcare workers at a hospital in Dombivli by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre.The Maharashtra IMA’s decision came a…
Calcutta HC orders halt to demolition at Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala office NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Sunday directed authorities to halt all demolition work at Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee‘s office in South 24 Parganas’ Amtala, until further orders.The direction came hours after an anti-encroachment drive was launched at the closed office…
Rajya Sabha members are entitled to benefits under 21 different expenditure heads NEW DELHI: Over Rs 262 crore spent on Rajya Sabha MPs’ salaries, allowances and other benefits during the last two financial years, with more than Rs 151 crore going towards allowances and travel alone, according to a reply obtained under the Right to…
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Parliament’s Monsoon Session, beginning Monday, could provide the Narendra Modi government a second shot at passing its flagship Women’s Reservation Bill linked to delimitation after it suffered its first floor defeat in Parliament since 2014 during the Budget Session earlier this year.Much has changed in the three months since. A bruised…
