Nimisha Priya death sentence case: How Blood Money payment works under Sharia Law?
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, faces execution in Yemen for murder. The execution is stayed. Her fate hinges on 'blood money', compensation to the victim's family under Sharia law. Sharia…
South Asia achieves record immunization coverage; India, Nepal lead progress: WHO-UNICEF
India reduced its number of zero-dose children — those who have not received a single vaccine — by 43%, from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024 India…
Parents asked to update Aadhaar biometrics of kids aged between 5 & 7
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is urging parents to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics between the ages of five and seven. This mandatory biometric update ensures the accuracy…
Be accessible to people: Cabinet secretary tells senior bureaucrats
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has urged Union government secretaries to be more accessible to non-officials, addressing concerns about a perceived reluctance to grant appointments. He emphasized that meetings with…
AI crash report: International pilots body warns against guesswork
Following criticism of the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) cautioned against drawing premature conclusions. IFALPA emphasized that the report raises…
EAM Jaishankar briefs Xi Jinping on improvements in bilateral relations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his China visit for the SCO foreign ministers' meeting, met President Xi Jinping and discussed the development of India-China bilateral ties. He conveyed greetings…
EAM Jaishankar holds separate talks with Russian, Iranian counterparts
External affairs minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tianjin. The talks centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation and…
Samay Raina, other influencers must appear personally in court: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has mandated the personal presence of social media influencers Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, and Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai during future hearings regarding a PIL accusing them of…
Prisons must be made disabled friendly, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court voiced strong concerns regarding the treatment of prisoners with disabilities, emphasizing their right to human dignity. The court mandated that prisons be adapted to accommodate disabled individuals,…
Court grants Tihar authorities time to reply on Tahawwur Rana’s plea
A Delhi court has granted Tihar Jail authorities time to respond to Tahawwur Rana's plea for phone conversations with his family, scheduling the next hearing for July 25. Rana, an…