Sabarimala sent for consideration of a larger bench
The Sabarimala temple case has been referred to a larger, seven-judge bench, giving relief to pro-tradition activists. The case has been referred to a seven-judge bench on the basis of …
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Three-way talks start between Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP on Maharashtra govt formation
Uddhav Thackeray, the head of political party Shiv Sena, confirmed today that his party has begun official talks with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party on forming a government …
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SC allows rebel Karnataka MLAs to contest again
The Supreme Court has allowed the rebel Congress and JD(S) members of the Karnataka Assembly to contest in the upcoming bypoll on Dec 5. The ruling is a big boost …
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In a win for China, Nepal starts stapling visas for Taiwanese
In a diplomatic victory for China, Nepal has started issuing stapled visas to Taiwan passport holders, departing from its previous policy of issuing regular visas to citizens of the island …
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Keeping BJP out is our No.1 priority – Prithviraj Chavan on Shiv Sena option
With only a day remaining for the BJP to inform the Raj Bhawan of its final stand on forming the government in Maharashtra, the state-leadership of the Congress Party seems …
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AYODHYA VERDICT – FULL JUDGEMENT OF SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
The Supreme Court has handed over the possession of the dispute piece of land in Ayodhya to a trust for the construction of a Hindu temple, while allocating a separate, …
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AIMPLB says not satisfied with the verdict, considering review petition
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, one of the parties to the Babri Masjid case, has said that it is not satisfied with the outcome of the Ayodhya Babri …
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Ayodhya Verdict: Disputed site handed over to Hindus
The Supreme Court of India has handed over the dispute site in Ayodhya to a trust for the purpose of constructing a temple to Ram, while Muslims have been given …
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Kerala bypoll results indicate disturbing trends for Congress
Early trends from Kerala by-poll indicates that the Congress Party needs a major operation if it is to come back to power in Kerala in 2021. Of the four sitting …
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Meet Haryana election candidates who earn Rs 1 lakh/day
Three candidates in the upcoming state elections in Haryana — all belonging to the ruling BJP — have declared total income of Rs 1 lakh per day or more, according …
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Kerala anti-conversion activist expresses regret over 2018 assault
Puliparambil Gopinath, a Hindutva activist who shot to fame last year after roughing up a team of Christian evangelists in Kodungallur in Kerala, has publicly expressed his regret at his …
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Woman complains against security guard, booked
A woman from Kerala has been booked for assault after she complained of ill-treatment by a security guard at a private hospital in Aluva, Kerala. Arya, who hails from Payyannur …
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Amazon slowed investment into India due to protectionism – Wilbur Ross
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today said that e-commerce giant Amazon, one of the biggest foreign investors in India, had scaled down its plans for investments in this country …
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COLUMN: Why we should welcome a recession
Subramanian Swamy is often accused of propagating outlandish ideas and suggestions, but at least on the issue of addressing a slowdown in India’s GDP growth, he seems to be closer …
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No Ayyappa To Help: BJP’s vote share falls 31.5% in Pala bypoll
Five months, it seems, is a long time in politics, certainly long enough for the electorate in Kerala to forgive, if not forget, the Left Front’s decision to ‘desecrate’ the …
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India’s water position vulnerable vs China: Brahma Chellaney
China’s use of water as an “unconventional weapon” of warfare against India is a major geopolitical and environmental concern for New Delhi, strategic affairs expert Brahma Chellaney warned, as he …
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Kerala to install real-time face detection system in public places
Kerala government has issued a request for proposals from artificial intelligence companies to develop a real-time mass surveillance and facial identification system to be deployed across the state. The surveillance …
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Politicians face backlash for supporting illegal flats in Maradu
The demolition of five illegal high-rise apartment buildings in Kochi has snowballed into a major controversy, with some of the state’s prominent politicians who openly supported the illegal buildings now …
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Police investigation finds sensational rape case to be ‘fake’: reports
A sensational rape case of 2016, in which a housewife accused three brothers — including a CPIM ward councillor — of gang rape in Kerala, has been found to be …
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FinMin spikes BSNL revival plan; no VRS, free 4G spectrum: report
The union finance ministry has rejected the Nripendra Misra committee report on plans to revive state-owned telecom operators BSNL and MTNL, including plans for a Rs 8,500 cr VRS package …
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