Dowry requires fresh look, SC asks Law Commission to consider suggestions

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday observed that persistence of the social evil like dowry requires a much larger consideration and asked the law commission to consider suggestions in a plea.

Advocate V.K. Biju contended before a…

India, Russia discuss bilateral, regional, int'l issues

New Delhi (IANS) Top officials from India and Russia discussed key bilateral, regional and international issues, including the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, during their meetings here on Monday.

External Affairs Minister…

Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 years in prison

Nay Py Taw (IANS) Aung San Suu Kyi, the former de facto leader of Myanmar who was ousted during the February 1 military coup, was on Monday sentenced to four years in prison after she was "found guilty on charges of inciting dissent and breaking Covid…

Ayodhya calm, VHP says focus on Ram temple construction

Ayodhya (IANS) The situation in Ayodhya on Monday remained calm with no sign of any tension, though the security forces were on a high alert. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has said that it will not have any major events to mark the day, but was…

Home Minister will make statement in House over Nagaland incident: LS Speaker

New Delhi (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday informed the Lower House that Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement over the Nagaland incident. It is learnt that the Home Minister is also likely to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha…

JMM convention: 50 welcome gates to built in the city, representatives to be given traditional welcome

Ranchi: The convention of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha will be held in Ranchi on December 18. The first meeting of the preparatory committee constituted by the party for its preparation was held on Sunday. After the meeting, the party’s state…

Workshop on Mental Health organised for JAP jawans by CIP

Ranchi: A workshop on Mental Health was organized for the jawans of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) by the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) at JAP Office Auditorium, Doranda. More than 150 jawans and their family members participated in it. During this,…

With transactions of 120 Cr every month, these J'khand women transform banking scene

Ranchi (IANS) About 4,500 women from Jharkhand's villages have changed the banking scenario in the state. These women, working as 'Banking Correspondent Sakhi' (BC Sakhi), are making transactions worth Rs 120 crore every month and with…

13 coal miners, soldier killed in Nagaland in case of 'mistaken identity'

Kohima (IANS) At least 13 people, all coal miners, and a soldier were killed and 11 injured in an unfortunate incident of "mistaken identity" in Mon District of Nagaland, sources said on Sunday.

The leaders of various Naga organisations, including…

Prevent dumping of toxic wastes in India: FM to DRI

New Delhi (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to prevent dumping of toxic wastes in India.

Speaking at an event to celebrate DRI's 64th foundation day, Sitharaman…