Woman goes into labour at Mann Ki Baat conclave, delivers baby boy in hospital
The 24-year-old woman had travelled to the national capital from Samaisa village near Lakhimpur Kheri as a special invitee as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mentioned her achievements in creating additional sources of income for women in one of the episodes of Mann Ki Baat, his monthly radio programme.
Noted historian Ranajit Guha passes away at 100
Guha, who was 100 years old, died at his residence in Austria on Friday. He left behind his wife Mechthild.
Take action against illegal dairies within 48 hrs of receiving complaint: Delhi HC to MDC
The April 25 order was passed on two contempt pleas that claimed unauthorized dairies were operating in Kotla Mubarakpur and Panchsheel Enclave.
Supreme Court verdict likely on May 1 on dissolution of marriage without referring to family courts
While reserving its order, the court had said social changes take a "little time" and sometimes it is easier to bring a law but difficult to persuade society to change with it.
Shraddha Walkar murder: Delhi court to pass order on charges against Poonawala on May 9
Additional Sessions Judge Manisha Khurana Kakkar had on April 15 reserved the order for Saturday after hearing arguments on framing of charges from the prosecution lawyers as well as those of the accused.
Army ambulance falls into gorge in J-K's Rajouri, two personnel killed
The Army ambulance met with an accident near Dungi Gala near the Line of Control.
UAE's Sultan Al-Neyadi becomes first Arab astronaut to walk in space
Dubai, Apr 29 UAE astronaut Sultan Al-Neyadi has become the first Arab to undertake a spacewalk during Expedition 69 venturing out of the International ..
Bournvita Controversy: Brands need to be like honest and responsible citizens
The Bournvita incident is also a reminder that we need regulation to protect whistle-blowers from corporate bullying and harassment
Jiah Khan suicide: Sooraj Pancholi acquitted of abetment charges
'Attracted to sister' parallel during same-sex marriage hearing gets Chief Justice snub
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, drew a controversial parallel between same-sex marriages and incest by presenting a hypothetical situation.
Same Sex Marriage: Focus on constitutional issues. Everything else is noise
In the Supreme Court hearings on legalising same sex marriages, an attempt to divert the focus of the hearings towards culture, so-called threats to the institution of marriage and family is on. But at its core is the denial of right to equality, right to life with dignity, and right to free expression
Jiah Khan suicide case: Verdict on Sooraj Pancholi abetment on April 28
Jiah Khan suicide case: The CBI had alleged that the letter seized by Mumbai Police, which first probed the case, was written by Jiah Khan.
Mamukoya: The actor Kerala loved for never taking Kozhikode out of him
From making the Malabar slang popular in Kerala to comic abilities that made him a scene-stealer during the golden age for comedies in Malayalam cinema, Mamukoya’s remarkable popularity in a crowded field of great talents is a tribute to the stature he achieved
Joe Biden Re-Election: His victory may depend on Kamala Harris’s poll numbers
Vice President Harris was supposed to neutralise concerns about Biden, including his age — but so far she hasn’t. If she can improve her own approval ratings, she may boost the president’s poll numbers as well
Who is E Jean Carroll, woman who has accused Donald Trump of raping her?
E Jean Carroll told a US civil trial that an alleged sexual assault by Donald Trump three decades ago left her feeling 'ashamed' and unable to have romantic relationships.
The New Work Vocabulary: Quiet layoffs, chaotic working, career cushioning
The emerging vocabulary of work is no longer coming from those at the top but is instead bubbling up from the bottom. Employees, not their bosses, are the ones developing the TikTok and Twitter friendly words
Kerala girl, 8, dies after smartphone explodes in her hands
Kerala: As per preliminary investigation, the battery of the mobile phone suffered overheating resulting in the blast, police said
Singapore executes Indian-origin man for trafficking over 1 kg cannabis
Billionaire Richard Branson, a well known opponent of the death penalty, had said the verdict against Tangaraju Suppiah did not meet standards for criminal conviction as he was not near the drugs when he was arrested.
Parkash Singh Badal: Tehsildar-aspirant who became five-time CM, forged alliance with BJP amid peak Hindu-Sikh polarisation
Badal learned from a young age that his destiny lay in politics. He was quick to grasp the consequence of events, forging an alliance with BJP that served the Akali Dal well for two decades, and severing it just as quickly when the farm reform laws were passed
Huge biological risk' after Sudan fighters occupy lab: WHO
"There is a huge biological risk associated with the occupation of the central public health lab... by one of the fighting parties," Nima Saeed Abid, the WHO's representative in Sudan, said.
India’s first 'Water Metro' launched by PM Modi in Kochi: 5 points
Kochi Water Metro project aims for an integrated water transport system for the city. Apart from the ferry services, the project also looks to develop existing and new roads, providing increased access to the jetties and improving the connecting within the islands.
Canada-based Pakistani author Tarek Fatah passes away after prolonged illness
Fatah was known for his progressive views on Islam.
Amritpal Singh: A 'manufactured' product of TRP-driven media swooning at his Bhindranwale-like looks
With Amritpal Singh’s arrest, another chapter on Punjab’s unsettled socio-political milieu has written itself. The people of Punjab were quicker to see through Amritpal than the media and the politicians who sought to make the pretender bigger than his actual abilities and fanned his rapid rise
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill to allow 12-hour shifts for factory workers
Workers in the state will have the option to work for four days in a week with three days' paid leave, and total weekly working hours will remain unchanged, said Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu. This will benefit women workers, the minister said while adding that action will be taken against factories that force employees to work against their wishes.
