Karnataka high court bats for UCC, says will ensure gender justice for all | Bengaluru News

Karnataka high court bats for UCC, says will ensure gender justice for all | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court has made a strong pitch for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), urging both the state and central govts to frame legislation under Article 44 of the Constitution. The court emphasises that such a legislation would ensure equal and gender-justice across communities.Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar made this observation whilst handling Regular … Read more

Trump to impose high tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil. Will it impact India?

Trump to impose high tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil. Will it impact India?

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced high tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas—a move that could impact India, China, and others while fueling global trade tensions.“Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse. Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela … Read more

When Shahid Kapoor admitted to stepping up his fashion game to match Sonam Kapoor’s high standards: ‘You have to dress and look a certain way to get her approval’ |

When Shahid Kapoor admitted to stepping up his fashion game to match Sonam Kapoor’s high standards: ‘You have to dress and look a certain way to get her approval’ |

Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor shared the screen space in Panak Kapur’s ‘Mausam‘. While the film failed to impress the audience, the lead pair was loved by their fans.In a throwback interview with Hindustan Times, Shahid humorously admitted that he had to step up his fashion game to match Sonam Kapoor’s high standards. He shared … Read more

Delhi high court grants bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in Sagar Dhankar murder case | Delhi News

Delhi high court grants bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in Sagar Dhankar murder case | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted regular bail to Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Sagar Dhankar murder case after spending over three and a half years in custody. Justice Sanjeev Narula approved the bail on a bond of Rs 50,000 with two sureties of the same amount.Sushil Kumar, along with … Read more

High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report | India News

High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report | India News

NEW DELHI: The Sangam waters where millions of devotees have been taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh has been found to be contaminated with alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, prompting National Green Tribunal (NGT) to summon UP govt authorities.A quality assessment report submitted to NGT by Central Pollution … Read more

Can’t force men to take potency tests in sex offence cases: Madras high court | India News

Can’t force men to take potency tests in sex offence cases: Madras high court | India News

CHENNAI: Madras high court has made it clear that a male accused of sexual harassment cannot compulsorily be made to undergo a potency test.A division bench of Justice N Anand Venkatesh and Justice Sundar Mohan made the observation while hearing a batch of cases, including an incident in Chidambaram involving a male student and a … Read more

Indians in London counter pro-Khalistan protest with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ outside high commission | India News

Indians in London counter pro-Khalistan protest with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ outside high commission | India News

NEW DELHI: A protest by pro-Khalistan supporters on Sunday outside the Indian High Commission in London during the Republic Day celebrations was met with a strong counter-protest by the Indian diaspora. The Khalistani demonstrators gathered to stage a protest against the Indian government, chanting slogans and carrying banners calling for the establishment of a separate … Read more

Unwelcome office behaviour is sexual harassment, says Madras high court | India News

Unwelcome office behaviour is sexual harassment, says Madras high court | India News

CHENNAI: Giving more teeth to the definition of sexual harassment at the work place, Madras high court has held that the “act” is more important than the “intention” behind the act.“Unwelcome behaviour at the workplace is sexual harassment irrespective of the harasser’s intent,” JusticeR N Manjula said. “If something is not received well, and it … Read more

High school girls basketball roundup: East wins at Concord; Cougars, Wonders fall – Salisbury Post

High school girls basketball roundup: East wins at Concord; Cougars, Wonders fall – Salisbury Post

High school girls basketball roundup: East wins at Concord; Cougars, Wonders fall Published 5:22 am Sunday, January 19, 2025 Lily Kluttz in action in the Christmas Tournament.     From staff reports Friday games … CONCORD — One minute into the game at Concord’s Rimer Gym, East Rowan senior Sadie Featherstone had seven points on … Read more

High school boys basketball roundup: Cougars, Cavaliers, Wonders win – Salisbury Post

High school boys basketball roundup: Cougars, Cavaliers, Wonders win – Salisbury Post

High school boys basketball roundup: Cougars, Cavaliers, Wonders win Published 2:45 pm Friday, January 17, 2025 Carson senior Jonah Drye. Brian Wilhite photo. From staff reports Thursday games … CHINA GROVE — Carson made 13 3-pointers, but defense keyed a 67-46 victory against Northwest Cabarrus that qualified as the Cougars’ best win of the season. … Read more