New Delhi: The Supreme Court today restrained the electronic media from telecasting or broadcasting images of the alleged victims of rape and sexual assault at a shelter home run by a state-funded NGO in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district.
Penal provision on adultery violative of right to equality: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said matrimonial sanctity is an issue but the penal provision on adultery is apparently violative of the right to equality under the Constitution as it treats married men and married women differently.
Trolled Hanan walks ramp, promotes khadi in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Catapulted to fame after being trolled, Hanan, a college student who sold fish to raise money, walked the ramp wearing a traditional half-saree to promote Khadi products here.
Five comedians who rule the roost in Kollywood
With popular comedians, part of commercial entertainers until a few years ago in Kollywood, venturing to do hero and character roles, there is a host of new artistes playing comedians.
Coimbatore accident: CM announces Rs 1 lakh solatium
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today expressed grief over the death of six people when a car ploughed through a crowd at a bus stand in Coimbatore and announced solatium of Rs one lakh each to their families.
MP Vijaykumar relieved from AIADMK party post
Chennai: The ruling AIADMK today “relieved” its Rajya Sabha MP A Vijaykumar from a key party post in Kanyakumari and announced bifurcation of the local unit for administrative reasons.
Kerala floods: Central team to visit worst-hit areas
Thiruvananthapuram: A central team is scheduled to arrive in Kerala on 7 August to assess the extent of damage and losses incurred in the state due to the recent rains and floods.
Vandalur zoo gets new animals, birds in exchange programme
As part of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (commonly known as Vandalur zoo) exchange programme, a pair of white tigers, Indian gaur (male), lion-tailed macaque (male) and a pair of Nilgiri langurs from here were sent to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden (SCZG), Mysuru.
Provide special flight service during Onam: CPI
New Delhi: Voicing concern over steep air fares of Kerala-bound flights, the CPI today demanded in the Rajya Sabha that the government intervene and launch a special flight service for Keralites during Onam.
Amit Shah’s statement not believable: SIT
Ahmedabad: The Supreme Court-appointed SIT has told a special court hearing the 2002 Naroda Gam massacre case that BJP chief Amit Shah’s statement defending one of the main accused and former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani is not believable and should not be considered.
