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A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar will on Tuesday pronounce a verdict on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq (divorce) in the Muslim community. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Union Cabinet amends Triple Talaq Bill, includes provision to grant...

The magistrate will now have powers to grant bail to men found guilty of giving instant triple talaq to their wives.

9 Aug 2018 5:24 PM IST

A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

Special Parliament book on Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the cards?

Now with the passing away of Vajpayee on August 16 and with the NDA dispensation keen to promote him as a national icon.

22 Aug 2018 1:55 AM IST

Mallikarjun Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge to boycott Lokpal selection panel meeting again

Committee until the leader of the single largest Opposition party is conferred the status of a full-fledged member.

21 Aug 2018 1:07 AM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee. (Photo: PTI/File)

Former PM's memories, anecdotes haunt Lucknow

The crowd cheered lustily and the former Prime Minister went on to narrate an anecdote.

17 Aug 2018 2:24 AM IST

While the BJP or its allies have not officially confirmed or denied the seat-sharing arithmetic for 2019, sources in the BJP and JD(U) said the figures will more or less be the same.

In Bihar, BJP will contest 20 seats, leave 12 to JD-U

NDA allies agree on formula for 2019 polls.

31 Aug 2018 1:49 AM IST

'Human shield Major' to face court martial in hotel case

Commenting on the CoI verdict, Mr. Dar said, I'm happy that justice has been finally done.

28 Aug 2018 4:42 AM IST

The bill, passed by Lok Sabha on March 15, was passed by the Rajya Sabha after Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu held a meeting of leaders of Opposition parties, who had been protesting on various issues, resulting in adjournment of the Upper House. (Photo: File)

Law panel take on framework likely this week

According to the working paper, the second ph-ase of simultaneous polls can take place in 2024.

28 Aug 2018 12:58 AM IST

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel. (Photo: File)

Hardik Patel begins indefinite fast for Patidar quota at his home

Vasoya, a Patidar, said he, along with other Congress MLAs, would sit on a symbolic fast from Sunday.

26 Aug 2018 1:24 AM IST

Under the proposed law, instant triple talaq in any form will be illegal and void, be it through a pronouncement by the husband, or in writing, by email, SMS or on WhatsApp.

Activists condemn govt's decision to make triple talaq penal offence

Activists called it a 'politicised move' without taking into consideration the complications it could pose to Muslim...

19 Sept 2018 4:35 PM IST

The apex court referred to the abolition of triple talaq in Islamic countries and asked why independent India could not get rid of it. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves ordinance making triple talaq punishable offence

Triple talaq bill was deferred to next session of Parliament after RS failed to reach an agreement over amended bill.

19 Sept 2018 12:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Monday night. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi launches Rs 550 crore projects in Varanasi, gives report card

City is being developed as gateway to East India, says Modi.

19 Sept 2018 1:04 AM IST

AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Abortions mainly occur in Hindus, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Mr Owaisi posted his comments tweeting a newspaper article titled Outlawing triple talaq will not help womenâ€.

25 Sept 2018 5:57 AM IST