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Live-In Relationship After Marriage Not Permitted By Islam: High Court

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 09, 2024, Lucknow

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has said that a follower of Islam cannot be in a live-in relationship, particularly if their spouse is alive.

Adhir Ranjan's "We Have Negrito" Quip Lands Congress In More Trouble

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "we have Proto Australoids... Mongoloid... Negrito (in India)" comment triggered a fresh row Thursday, a day after Sam Pitroda's "South Indians look like Africans" remark stirred up controversy.

"Even BJP MLAs Can Switch Sides": Dushyant Chautala On Prospect Of Split

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Dushyant Chautala, the prime mover trying to pull down the Haryana government led by his former ally, the BJP, appears to have taken reports that around four of his nine MLAs had a secret meeting with the BJP this afternoon, with textbook equanimity.

India's Sharp Response After Canada Arrests 3 In Hardeep Nijjar Killing

Reported by Kadambini Sharma | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Days after three Indians were arrested for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has said there are "political interests at work" and reiterated its position that separatists have been given political space in the country.

"Making Sure This Doesn't Repeat": Maldives Minister Over Remarks On PM Modi

Asian News International | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, who is on his first official visit to India, has distanced his government from the derogatory remarks made by some of its ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that it was not the stand

Man, Days Before Son And Daughters Weddings, Killed In Crash In Rajasthan

Edited by Raunaq Lekhi | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

A bike rider was killed after a speeding Scorpio collided with his bike in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu city.

Ajit Doval Discusses Critical Tech, Global Issues With UK Counterpart

Asian News International | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with his United Kingdom counterpart, Tim Barrow, on Thursday for the India-UK Strategic Dialogue.

BJP's Ex-Ally Dushyant Chautala, Who Sought Haryana Test Of Strength, Faces Split In Party

Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 09, 2024, Chandigarh:

Dushyant Chautala, the friend-turned-foe of the BJP who is out to fell the government, should police his party, sources have indicated.

8 Killed In Explosion At Fireworks Factory Near Sivakasi In Tamil Nadu

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Eight people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu.

"Happy To See...": Danish Envoy Thanks Delhi Civic Body For Cleaning Area Near Embassy

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday May 09, 2024

Danish Ambassador Freddy Svane: He thanked several departments and underlined the vital role the Lieutenant Governor had played in initiating the action.

TCS CEO Takes Home Rs 25.36 Crore, COO Got Rs 26.18 Crore In 2023-24

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 09, 2024, Mumbai

K Krithivasan, the newly appointed chief executive officer and managing director of TCS, took home a pay of over Rs 25 crore in FY24, the company said today.

"No Smoke Without Fire": BJP Hits Back At Trinamool's Sandeshkhali Charge

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Hitting back at the Trinamool Congress's charge over fresh twists in the Sandeshkhali row, the BJP has said the ruling party in West Bengal has launched a damage control exercise, but it is "too late".

"No Fundamental Right To Campaign": Probe Agency Opposes Bail For Arvind Kejriwal

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

With the Supreme Court set to decide on interim bail for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday to allow him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Enforcement Directorate has filed an affidavit opposing his petition.

Hindu Population Fell 7.8% Between 1950-2015, Muslims Up 43.15%: PM's Panel

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Hindu population fell by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015 in India, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15 per cent, suggesting that there is a conducive environment in the country to foster diversity, said a recent working paper by the Centre.

Controversy After Video Seems To Show BJP Leader's Minor Son Casting Vote

Reported by Anurag Dwary | Thursday May 09, 2024, New Delhi

Controversy has erupted after a video surfaced online today showing a minor boy seeming to cast a vote during the Lok Sabha election in Berasia in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal.