The Times of India The Times of India

The Times of India Assam passes bill mandating regn of Muslim marriages & divorces

The Assam assembly has passed a bill for mandatory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promised adherence to Islamic rituals while ending the Qazi system. This new law aims to prevent child marriages, which will be registered by government officials for a symbolic fee, ensuring legal consent and appropriate ages.

The Times of India Assam passes bill mandating regn of Muslim marriages & divorces

The Assam assembly has passed a bill for mandatory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promised adherence to Islamic rituals while ending the Qazi system. This new law aims to prevent child marriages, which will be registered by government officials for a symbolic fee, ensuring legal consent and appropriate ages.

The Times of India Beijing talks yield no Ladakh breakthrough

The Times of India '38,995 cases filed in 2024': Pending cases in SC close to 83,000 now, highest ever

The Supreme Court's backlog of cases has grown to nearly 83,000, the highest ever, despite increasing the number of judges to 34 in 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, impeding case disposal. High courts and trial courts have also seen their pending cases significantly rise over the past decade.

The Times of India Woman sole 'streedhan' owner, dad can't demand its return: SC

The Supreme Court of India declared that a woman is the exclusive owner of her streedhan, such as gold and gifts from her parents at marriage. In dismissing a father's attempt to retrieve his daughter's streedhan from her ex-in-laws, the court emphasized that only the woman can claim and recover her streedhan.

The Times of India 3 women Maoists killed in encounter; toll 192 this year

In a significant operation, security forces killed three women Maoists on the Kanker-Narayanpur district border. This engagement, which lasted five hours, brings the total Maoists killed this year to 192. Multiple rifles, explosives, and Maoist materials were recovered. This comes after recent civilian murders by Maoists in Bijapur district.

The Times of India 3 women Maoists killed in encounter; toll 192 this year

In a significant operation, security forces killed three women Maoists on the Kanker-Narayanpur district border. This engagement, which lasted five hours, brings the total Maoists killed this year to 192. Multiple rifles, explosives, and Maoist materials were recovered. This comes after recent civilian murders by Maoists in Bijapur district.

The Times of India I sit next to NCP chief in cabinet, but vomit after coming out: Shiv Sena mantri

Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant said that he feels physically unwell after attending cabinet meetings with NCP leaders, claiming he vomits when in their proximity. NCP's Amol Mitkari has responded by questioning Sawant’s health. This is not Sawant's first controversial statement; he has previously clashed with police officials and admitted orchestrating a party rebellion.

The Times of India I sit next to NCP chief in cabinet, but vomit after coming out: Shiv Sena mantri

Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant said that he feels physically unwell after attending cabinet meetings with NCP leaders, claiming he vomits when in their proximity. NCP's Amol Mitkari has responded by questioning Sawant’s health. This is not Sawant's first controversial statement; he has previously clashed with police officials and admitted orchestrating a party rebellion.

The Times of India Bid to twist my remarks, never threatened docs, says Mamata Banerjee

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed her support for junior doctors protesting the RG Kar rape-murder case, refuting claims of threatening them. She urged them to resume work due to healthcare needs and clarified her "hiss" comment, referring to a parable by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa about protesting injustice without causing harm.

The Times of India Bid to twist my remarks, never threatened docs, says Mamata Banerjee

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed her support for junior doctors protesting the RG Kar rape-murder case, refuting claims of threatening them. She urged them to resume work due to healthcare needs and clarified her "hiss" comment, referring to a parable by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa about protesting injustice without causing harm.