Multiple states presently have marriage laws that prevent consenting adults from getting married if it involves conversion of religion. Gujarat has proposed a law that requires parental consent even for marriages where there is no change in religion. In contrast, Karnataka has proposed a law that seeks to protect two consenting adults if they choose…
KOLKATA: The mother of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital in 2024 has sparked a sharp political controversy as a BJP candidate after a purported campaign video surfaced in which she is heard threatening to throw Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee into “the gutter and thrash her”. TMC has filed a…
Rajasthan Royals will be up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their fifth match of the Indian Premier League 2026, as two batting heavyweights will collide at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Monday, April 13. The Royals are one of the few teams to have remained unbeaten in the tournament and are on top of…
An Apple iPhone has once again claimed the global top spot, underlining its dominance even as Samsung and Xiaomi compete aggressively across price segments in the world’s largest smartphone markets.Apple’s iPhone 16 has emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone, extending its lead for a second consecutive quarter and reinforcing the company’s grip on the premium…
A charity that Prince Harry co-founded in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, is suing him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which Harry co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 and helps youths with HIV in southern Africa, filed suit last month in London’s High…
File pics NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called out PM Modi and said that it was “deeply unfortunate” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to “mislead the nation” over the women’s reservation bill.She also alleged that the Centre was attempting to push the delimitation exercise by “using women as a…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s discreet arrival at Casa Cipriani quickly turned into an online spectacle. While some fans praised their relationship, others dismissed or mocked the moment, with several harsh comments gaining traction. The mixed reactions highlighted growing fatigue around constant celebrity coverage, proving that even low-key outings can ignite strong, often polarizing responses…
A psychedelic used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is expected to get a closer examination from the federal government on its safety and effectiveness, sources told CBS News. The White House is drafting an executive order that would signal the Trump administration’s willingness to further U.S. research into a drug called ibogaine. …
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday participated in the self-enumeration initiative for the Census 2027 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to the President’s Office.Murmu entered her household details on the official portal in the presence of home secretary Govind Mohan, registrar general and census commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan and other senior officials, the…
Bitcoin and U.S. stock futures surged Tuesday evening while oil prices collapsed after President Donald Trump confirmed a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. via Truth Social. BTC, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, rose to a high of $72,699, up 5% in 24 hours, according to CoinDesk data. The broader market followed suit…