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SC to decide fate of reassessment notices affecting taxpayers

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently hear the Centre's challenge against a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that struck down a provision of the Income-Tax Act, ... Read More


Canada may become the EU's first 'associate member': What could it get? From trade to defence and more

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed a new form of partnership between the European Union and Canada, inviting Ottawa to become the bloc's fi... Read More


Women's groups urge parliament to speed up long delayed family law reforms

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Representatives of KELEER (Hear our Voices), a Forum for Gender-Just Family Law and Legal Practices and the Muslim Women's Research and Action Forum (MWRAF) met with members of ... Read More


Telangana BJP moves adjournment motion demanding official celebration of 'Telangana Liberation Day' on Sept 17

Hyderabad, Sept. 16 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana on Wednesday moved an adjournment motion notice in the state Legislative Assembly, demanding that the state government officially c... Read More


Complaint seeking FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor over insult to Hindu deities filed in court

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- A complaint has been filed in Patiala House court seeking registration of an FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor girl associated with the CJP. The complainant has alleged that b... Read More


Nepal: Constitutional bench rules both houses must secure separate two-thirds majority to amend Constitution

Kathmandu, Sept. 16 -- The Constitutional Bench of Nepal's Supreme Court has ruled it mandatory for both the lower and upper houses to secure two-thirds majorities in their respective Houses to amend ... Read More


Delhi govt defends MP/MLA endorsement for Lakshmi Yojana in HC, says 7.32 lakh applications received

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Delhi government has defended the requirement of an endorsement from the area MP or MLA for women seeking benefits under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, saying around 7.32 lakh ap... Read More


India 'deeply concerned' over alleged Houthi drone attack near Mecca, calls for regional peace

India, Sept. 16 -- India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over an attempted drone attack on the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia and called for the early restoration of peace and stability in Wes... Read More


PM Mementos e-auction to begin on September 17; 1,498 items reflecting India's cultural heritage to be offered

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementoes e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Vivek Aggarwal, ... Read More


SC seeks responses on MCGM plea to fell 124 trees for film institute near Aarey forest

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Maharashtra government and others on an application by the Tree Authority of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai... Read More