Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Supreme Court’s 1993 order on remuneration to Imams violates Constitution, betrays Hindu community: CIC </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> “Giving salaries to Imams and others only in mosques amounts to betraying the Hindu community and non-Muslim minorities,” the CIC order stated. </h4>
The Supreme Court in 1993 on a petition from the All India Imam Organisation had directed the waqf board to give remuneration to Imams in mosques managed by it.

Supreme Court’s 1993 order on remuneration to Imams violates Constitution, betrays Hindu community: CIC

“Giving salaries to Imams and others only in mosques amounts to betraying the Hindu community and non-Muslim minorities,” the CIC order stated.

The Central Information Commission (CIC) on November 25 said that the 1993 Supreme Court order to pay remuneration to Imams in mosques from the public treasury was in violation of…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Afzal Khan’s tomb untouched, only illegal structures near it demolished: Maharashtra govt tells Supreme Court </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> "The tombs of Afzal Khan and his disciples have been protected. But the structures on an over 543 square metre area, having two Dharamshalas with 19 rooms, were demolished," Senior Advocate N K Kaul, appearing for the state government said.</h4>
The unauthorized structures on an over 543 square metre area, having two Dharamshalas with 19 rooms, were demolished by the Maharashtra State authorities during its demolition drive.

Afzal Khan’s tomb untouched, only illegal structures near it demolished: Maharashtra govt tells Supreme Court

"The tombs of Afzal Khan and his disciples have been protected. But the structures on an over 543 square metre area, having two Dharamshalas with 19 rooms, were demolished," Senior Advocate N K Kaul, appearing for the state government said.

The Maharashtra government told the Supreme Court on November 28 that only the unauthorized structures surrounding the tomb of Afzal Khan in Satara were demolished and the tomb was left…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >‘Set for legal battle’, says Karnataka CM Bommai over border issue with Maharashtra </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> Bommai on Novemeber 27 chaired a meeting with senior advocates and officials ahead of the hearing of the border dispute case before the Supreme Court on November 30. </h4>
File Photo of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

‘Set for legal battle’, says Karnataka CM Bommai over border issue with Maharashtra

Bommai on Novemeber 27 chaired a meeting with senior advocates and officials ahead of the hearing of the border dispute case before the Supreme Court on November 30.

On November 28, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Karnataka is all set for a legal battle over the border issue with Maharashtra. Bommai on Novemeber 27 chaired a…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Government can’t violate the privacy of citizens under Data Protection Bill: Union Minister R Chandrasekhar </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> The government will get access to personal data only in exceptional circumstances like national security, pandemic and natural disasters, the Minister added.</h4>
File photo: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Government can’t violate the privacy of citizens under Data Protection Bill: Union Minister R Chandrasekhar

The government will get access to personal data only in exceptional circumstances like national security, pandemic and natural disasters, the Minister added.

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said that the government will not be able to violate the privacy of citizens under the proposed Data…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Karnataka government is seriously considering implementation of the Uniform Civil Code: CM Bommai </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> “As far as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is concerned, we feel the UCC is desirable. The UCC has been part of the BJP’s manifesto at the national level for a long time now,” Bommai said.</h4>
File photo of Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai

Karnataka government is seriously considering implementation of the Uniform Civil Code: CM Bommai

“As far as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is concerned, we feel the UCC is desirable. The UCC has been part of the BJP’s manifesto at the national level for a long time now,” Bommai said.

The Karnataka government is seriously considering implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state to ensure equality, Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday. While speaking during a programme…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >LAHDC-Kargil passes resolution seeking statehood and special status for Ladakh </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> “There is a need of providing full-fledged statehood to Ladakh UT keeping in view of its strategic importance, unique culture, and population,” the resolution reads.</h4>
Kargil Hill Development Council representatives at a press conference in Kargil on Friday.

LAHDC-Kargil passes resolution seeking statehood and special status for Ladakh

“There is a need of providing full-fledged statehood to Ladakh UT keeping in view of its strategic importance, unique culture, and population,” the resolution reads.

On November 25,  the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil passed a resolution demanding full-fledged statehood for Ladakh, protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, and separate Lok Sabha…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Maharashtra govt to make voter registration mandatory for students above 18 years seeking admission to colleges </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> "The government will issue a resolution mandating students to get their voter registration done for getting admission to colleges,” the State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said.</h4>
File photo of the State Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra Chandrakant Patil.

Maharashtra govt to make voter registration mandatory for students above 18 years seeking admission to colleges

"The government will issue a resolution mandating students to get their voter registration done for getting admission to colleges,” the State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said.

The State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil announced on November 25 that the Maharashtra government will make it mandatory for students above 18 years of age to get…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Marriage Certificates issued by Arya Samaj have no statutory force, says  Allahabad High Court </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> The High Court refused to accept the Marriage Certificate submitted by the plaintiff as he failed to place before the Court any statutory provisions empowering the Arya Samaj for the issuance of Marriage Certificates.</h4>
High Court of Allahabad.

Marriage Certificates issued by Arya Samaj have no statutory force, says Allahabad High Court

The High Court refused to accept the Marriage Certificate submitted by the plaintiff as he failed to place before the Court any statutory provisions empowering the Arya Samaj for the issuance of Marriage Certificates.

On November 23, the Allahabad High Court held that Marriage Certificates issued by Arya Samaj ha no statutory force. It was further held by the court that in the absence…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >BJP committed to bringing Uniform Civil Code once discussions are over: Amit Shah </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> When asked about Kashmir, the Home Minister said Rs 56,000 crore of investment had flown and 80 lakh tourists, the highest since independence, visited Jammu and Kashmir since 2019.</h4>
File photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah

BJP committed to bringing Uniform Civil Code once discussions are over: Amit Shah

When asked about Kashmir, the Home Minister said Rs 56,000 crore of investment had flown and 80 lakh tourists, the highest since independence, visited Jammu and Kashmir since 2019.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP is committed to bringing Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after all democratic debates and discussions are over. When asked about…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Supreme Court agrees to hear petitions challenging ‘religious conversion’ laws of 4 States </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> The petitioners have contended that the provisions of the challenged Act and Ordinance, both violate Article 21 of the Constitution as it empowers the State to suppress an individual's personal liberty and impinge upon an individual's right to freedom of choice and right to freedom of religion.</h4>
Honourable Supreme Court of India.

Supreme Court agrees to hear petitions challenging ‘religious conversion’ laws of 4 States

The petitioners have contended that the provisions of the challenged Act and Ordinance, both violate Article 21 of the Constitution as it empowers the State to suppress an individual's personal liberty and impinge upon an individual's right to freedom of choice and right to freedom of religion.

The Supreme Court, on November 22, agreed to hear the petitions challenging the Freedom of Religious Acts introduced by some State governments against forced religious conversions. Senior Advocate, C.U. Singh,…

Read more about the article <p class='singletitle' >Drug trafficking major concern for Northeast, says Tripura CM Manik Saha </p> <h4 class='subpost_title'> "The drug supply chain from Myanmar through Mizoram and Assam border has emerged as a major problem for northeastern states,” the Chief Minister said while inaugurating the two-day meeting of DGPs and heads of Central Police Organisations (CPOs) of the northeast region.</h4>
File photo of Tripura CM Manik Saha.

Drug trafficking major concern for Northeast, says Tripura CM Manik Saha

"The drug supply chain from Myanmar through Mizoram and Assam border has emerged as a major problem for northeastern states,” the Chief Minister said while inaugurating the two-day meeting of DGPs and heads of Central Police Organisations (CPOs) of the northeast region.

Voicing concern over drug smuggling, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on November 22 said that drug trafficking from across the border is a major concern for the northeast region. "The…

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