Violates fundamental rights of children, child marriage should be banned: Supreme Court

Violates fundamental rights of children, child marriage should be banned: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said that child marriage should be banned as it violates the fundamental rights of children. For this, an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 should be brought in Parliament. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra issued guidelines in this regard. […]

Didn’t invite anyone to farewell function’; P P Divya’s arguments crumble following Collector’s revelation

Didn’t invite anyone to farewell function’; P P Divya’s arguments crumble following Collector’s revelation

KANNUR: In a new statement, Kannur district collector Arun K Vijayan denied inviting panchayat president P P Divya to ADM Naveen Babu’s farewell function. The collector was responding to the media in Kannur. The Collector clarified that the program was conducted by the Staff Council. COLLECTOR: “I am not the organizer of the event and […]

‘Shafi Parambil dictatorship in Congress’; Former Youth Congress leader to join CPM

‘Shafi Parambil dictatorship in Congress’; Former Youth Congress leader to join CPM

PALAKKAD: The dissatisfaction over candidate selection in Palakkad continues as former youth congress state secretary A K Shanib tendered his resignation on Saturday. Shanib has also expressed his willingness to join CPM following the footsteps of P Sarin. A K SHANIB: “The Palakkad by-election came as a part of the agreement between RSS and the […]

EC announces Maharashtra Election 2024 dates; Voting on November 21, Counting on November 23

EC announces Maharashtra Election 2024 dates; Voting on November 21, Counting on November 23

The Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) elections 2024. The elections will take place in a single phase on November 20 with the vote counting scheduled for November 23 Maharashtra is set to elect representatives for its 288 assembly seats, which include 234 general […]

Kannur ADM Naveen Babu found dead; body found in quarters

Kannur ADM Naveen Babu found dead; body found in quarters

KANNUR: Kannur ADM K Naveen Babu has been found dead. He was found hanging in the quarters at Pallikunnu. Kannur district panchayat president P P Divya had yesterday levelled corruption allegations against him. A sendoff was given to Naveen Babu under the leadership of district collector after he was transferred as Pathanamthitta ADM. Divya came […]

ADGP-RSS meeting was not part of official work, but a private visit; investigation report is out

ADGP-RSS meeting was not part of official work, but a private visit; investigation report is out

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The investigation report on ADGP MR Ajith Kumar’s meeting with RSS leaders has been placed on the table of the Kerala Assembly. The report was prepared by a special investigation team led by the state police chief. The report states that the ADGP’s visit to the RSS leaders was not part of official work […]

Death of ADM: CPM denounces PP Divya’s remarks, demands investigation into allegations

Death of ADM: CPM denounces PP Divya’s remarks, demands investigation into allegations

Kannur: CPM Kannur district leadership has denounced PP Divya in connection with the incident in which ADM Naveen Babu was found hanging inside his quarters at Pallikkunnu, Kannur. Divya should have avoided making such remarks during the farewell meeting of ADM, said the district secretariat in a statement issued on Tuesday. District secretariat has also […]

Noel Tata appointed chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Tata appointed chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Tata has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts following the passing of Ratan Tata, who died at the age of 86 on October 9 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. During a board meeting held on Friday, Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother, was unanimously elected to the role. Ratan Tata was a significant figure […]

Kerala Assembly walkout: Opposition demands discussion on Hema Committee report

Kerala Assembly walkout: Opposition demands discussion on Hema Committee report

Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led opposition in the Kerala Assembly on Friday walked out of the House in protest against the Speaker’s refusal to allow a notice moved by the UDF to adjourn the House and discuss the Justice Hema Committee report which exposed the condition of women in the Malayalam film industry. Speaker A.N. Shamsheer said […]