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The Times of India Mollywood's revelations: 'If women want a role, they are forced to dole out sexual favours'

The Justice Hema Committee report, released after nearly five years, revealed extensive sexual exploitation and discrimination against women in the Malayalam film industry. It highlighted the casting couch practice, huge pay disparities, and lack of effective internal complaints mechanisms. Women reported widespread abuse and harassment as they navigated a male-dominated industry.

The Times of India Law banning 'triple talaq' enacted as SC verdict non-deterrent: Centre

The Union government informed the Supreme Court that the 2017 ruling against 'triple talaq' wasn't a sufficient deterrent. Hence, Parliament enacted a law in 2019 to criminalize the practice, aiming to protect the dignity and rights of married Muslim women. The law ensures gender justice and equality as part of broader constitutional goals.

The Times of India Mollywood under grip of an all-male coterie, says report

The Justice Hema Committee report revealed disturbing compromises women face in the Malayalam film industry, including the 'casting couch' practice and gender pay disparities. Despite internal complaints committees being mandatory, they barely function. The report highlighted sexual harassment, lack of basic amenities, and threats silencing individuals from speaking out on such violations.

The Times of India Mollywood under grip of an all-male coterie, says report

The Justice Hema Committee report revealed disturbing compromises women face in the Malayalam film industry, including the 'casting couch' practice and gender pay disparities. Despite internal complaints committees being mandatory, they barely function. The report highlighted sexual harassment, lack of basic amenities, and threats silencing individuals from speaking out on such violations.

The Times of India Court stalls any action against Siddaramaiah in Muda scam till Aug 29

The Karnataka high court directed a special court to defer proceedings against CM Siddaramaiah regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment controversy. Justice M Nagaprasanna issued this interim order until August 29, after Siddaramaiah’s legal team challenged the governor's sanction to prosecute him. The CM's counsel accused the governor of ignoring cabinet advice and issuing an unreasoned sanction.

The Times of India Court stalls any action against Siddaramaiah in Muda scam till Aug 29

The Karnataka high court directed a special court to defer proceedings against CM Siddaramaiah regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment controversy. Justice M Nagaprasanna issued this interim order until August 29, after Siddaramaiah’s legal team challenged the governor's sanction to prosecute him. The CM's counsel accused the governor of ignoring cabinet advice and issuing an unreasoned sanction.

The Times of India Stalin dismisses talks of BJP ties, but is all praise for Rajnath Singh

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin dismissed claims of potential alliance between DMK and BJP, despite praising Union defence minister Rajnath Singh. Singh's visit and standing ovation for late DMK leader M Karunanidhi's centenary were highlighted. Stalin reiterated DMK's commitment to ideology over political convenience, refuting any suggestion of a secret alliance with BJP.

The Times of India Stalin dismisses talks of BJP ties, but is all praise for Rajnath Singh

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin dismissed claims of potential alliance between DMK and BJP, despite praising Union defence minister Rajnath Singh. Singh's visit and standing ovation for late DMK leader M Karunanidhi's centenary were highlighted. Stalin reiterated DMK's commitment to ideology over political convenience, refuting any suggestion of a secret alliance with BJP.