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Revered Jain monk Tarun maharaj passes away, fasted to death after jaundice diagnosis

He found himself at the centre of a storm two years ago when invited for an address to the Haryana assembly in August 2016. 

Time not ripe for uniform civil code, says Law Commission chairman B.S. Chauhan

Important to make changes to the personal laws of different religions before bringing a uniform civil code, says Chauhan.

Sexual abuse convict among six Indians held in month-long US immigration crackdown

The operation 'targeted criminal aliens, public safety threats, and individuals who have violated immigration laws'.

Article 35A in the SC: J&K is not the only state our Constitution makes concessions for

There are at least 11 others allowed special privileges, mostly to preserve their local culture. ThePrint explains.

It is ‘illegal migrants’ vs students’ unions in Northeast India

State authorities and police are aware of this, and are even cooperating with students to check travellers’ documentation.

Modi’s ‘PMO tells’ women ministers to write positive articles in newspapers

The PMO has asked the ministers to counter the notion that there has been little improvement in women’s lives since Narendra Modi came to power.

Make separate lane at toll plazas for VIPs & judges: Madras High Court tells NHAI

The court warned that it would view any violation of the order seriously.

Why 13 crore Indians are celebrating their ‘independence day’ today

Belonging to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes, these Indians were considered born criminals under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 up until this day in 1952.

Letters show ‘links between activists and Maoists’, say Maharashtra Police

The letters, however, do not seem to mention the full names of the activists and use only first names or abbreviations.

Modi govt will look guilty if it doesn’t divulge Rafale details: Ex-NSA Shiv Shankar Menon

Former minister Yashwant Sinha says even Americans were forthcoming about nuclear pact, so France should also be transparent about the Rafale deal.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.