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No Precedent of Govt Returning Collegium's Recommendation, Says Kurian Joseph
The collegium had, on May 2, deferred a decision on the issue of reconsidering its recommendation to elevate Justice K M Joseph, after it was sent back by the government last month.
Lebanon Votes for First General Elections in 9 Years
The main race is between a Western and Saudi-backed coalition headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, part of a region-wide power struggle that is tearing apart the Middle East.
Adult Couple Has Right to Live Together Without Marriage, Says SC
The observations came while the apex court was hearing a plea filed by one Nandakumar against a Kerala High Court order annulling his marriage with Thushara on the ground that he had not attained the legal age of marriage.
Dozens of Casualties in Blast at Afghan Voter Registration Centre
Provincial deputy director of public health Gul Mohammad Mangal told AFP at least 12 people had been killed and 33 wounded in the explosion.
Listed Companies Need to Ensure Good Corporate Governance Standards: Assocham
"Indian stock market is showing an increasing tendency for zero tolerance towards any perceived dishonesty on the part of companies, expecting them to remain fully transparent and compliant in corporate governance and has severely punished the companies f...
Muslims Wanting Jinnah's Portrait in AMU Insulting Their Forefathers: Minister
In a social media post, Union minister V K Singh on Sunday said they are Indians today because of their forefathers and AMU students should be aware of the expectations the country has from them.
I'm Protective About My Personal Life: Sonam Kapoor
The actress has always maintained silence about her relationship with Anand and is even tight-lipped about her wedding. The families of the couple confirmed last week that they will tie the knot on May 8.
Lava Burns 5 Homes as Hawaii Prepares for Long Eruption
Scientists say Kilauea is likely to release more lava through more vents, but they're unable to forecast exactly where the lava will appear.
Brother-in-Law Held for Running Railway Job Scam, BJP’s Mukul Roy Cries ‘Conspiracy’
Describing the arrest as "political conspiracy", Mukul Roy, who was the Union Railway Minister in 2012 when the cases were lodged, said he himself was the actual target of the move.
Pakistan Army Chief Confirms Death Sentences for 11 'Hardcore Terrorists'
In a statement on Saturday, the military said General Qamar Javed Bajwa also approved imprisonment for three people for their involvement in acts of terrorism. It says the 11 convicted Pakistani Taliban had killed 36 civilians and 24 troops in separate at...
Air India Might Shut-down if Divestment Process Fails: CAPA India
According to aviation consulting firm CAPA India, it is critical for the central government to amend the labour and debt conditions for the divestment process to succeed.
SpaceX's Dragon Cargo Ship Heads Back to Earth
The white supply vessel is bringing back a host of science experiments, including lab mice that were studied in orbit to see how their bones changed in microgravity.
Trump Vows Not to Change Gun Laws Even After Multiple Shootings
At the NRA's annual convention in Dallas, Trump called again for arming teachers and increasing school security to head off future mass shootings like the one in Parkland, Florida in February that killed 17 people. Such measures are supported by the NRA.
South Korea Faces Dilemma over Anti-North Leaflets as Ties Thaw
Pyongyang has in the past blamed Seoul for failing to stop previous leaflet launches, calling them "an act of war". The two Koreas even traded fire in 2014 after the North's military shot machine guns at balloons launched by defector activists.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Criticises Ban on Telegram Messaging App
Iran blocked Telegram - widely used by Iranians, the state media, politicians and companies - earlier this week to protect national security, state television said, weeks after a similar move by Russia.
Anupam Kher To Feature In Medical Drama Series New Amsterdam
He also posted a series of photograph with actress Freema Agyeman and wrote that he is looking forward to working with her in a series.