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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 asked Union ministers to prepare a plan for their respective ministries to contain the economic impact of covid-19. (Photo- ANI)

Prepare plan to contain covid19 economic impact on war footing: PM to...

Each ministry should identify 10 key decisions and 10 priority areas of focus once the 21-day lockdown ends

6 April 2020 6:27 PM IST

SMB is a biotechnology waste by-product that can provide nutrients contained in conventional fertilisers. (Photo:

Union Cabinet approves subsidies for fertilisers

Govt approved implementation of 'PM-Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojna' rooftop solar scheme, allocating over Rs 75,000 cr...

1 March 2024 1:07 AM IST

The two unlisted associate banks which will be merged with SBI are State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH).

Bank Union opposes Alternative Mechanism, says it may wreck banks

Union Cabinet on Wednesday said an Alternative mechanism will be set up to oversee consolidation of banks.

24 Aug 2017 6:23 PM IST

Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Cabinet clears 'Alternative Mechanism' to oversee bank mergers

The decision to set up the AM follows SBI merging its five associate banks, as also the Bharatiya Mahila Bank, with...

23 Aug 2017 7:09 PM IST

BJP blames govt for dengue spurt

BJP blames govt for dengue spurt

Hitting back at the Delhi government, the north and south municipal corporations on Friday accused it of trying to save...

28 Sept 2013 10:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at an all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves new metro policy for expansion across country

The metro policy will talk about standardising norms and developing a procurement mechanism for implementation of the...

16 Aug 2017 2:01 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis suggested that the import duty on raw edible oil be increased up to 35 per cent and on refined oil by 50 per cent, a release issued by the CMs office said. (Photo: PTI)

CM Fadnavis to get Union berth?

Rumours say Central ministry's expansion may see rejig in Maharashtra.

15 Aug 2017 2:43 AM IST

Indian Border Security Force soldiers walk with their belongings for night duty near the India-Pakistan international border. (Photo: AP)

Lt General AK Bhatt gets Cabinet approval as new DGMO

Lt. Gen. Bhatt will also be the only Army official with access to the official hotline contact with his Pakistani...

29 Nov 2016 2:58 AM IST

Another option is that the Centre allows Air India to remain a national carrier by controlling at least 51 per cent stake.

Air India union to stage protest at IGI airport against disinvestment

The grouping comprising nearly 8,000 of total 21,137 Air India employees held a general body meeting to deliberate on...

14 July 2017 9:49 AM IST

However, a former executive director of Air India Jitender Bhargava said, it should not be sold cheaply.

Gulf carrier Oman Air not ready to bid for debt-reeling Air India

Oman Air's CEO said he would leave the bidding for Air India to priority of other Indian carriers.

13 July 2017 7:50 PM IST