May 2026

The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew the February 5, 2022 order issued by the previous BJP government that had effectively banned the hijab in educational institutions, and released fresh guidelines allowing students to wear “limited traditional and faith-based symbols” along with prescribed uniforms in schools and pre-university colleges across the state.The new order, which came…

NEW DELHI: Pushing back against the claims of delay on the part of Congress in selecting Kerala CM, AICC manager Ajay Maken said Congress has taken an average of five days in selecting its 22 CMs since 2000, against BJP’s average of 7.2 days to select its 30 CMs.Amid intense headlines over the issue, Maken…

NEW DELHI: In a significant decision meant to ensure safer public transport, Supreme Court on Wednesday made it mandatory for all public service vehicles (buses, taxis and tourist coaches) to install Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) and alarm buttons.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan directed states and UTs to ensure…

NEW DELHI: A rationalist organisation raised eyebrows in the Supreme Court by asserting that Article 25 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of conscience and right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion, permits a person to wake up as a Hindu, have lunch as a Muslim and go to sleep as a Christian.Arguing for…

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested social media influencer Dr Neelam Singh alias The Skin Doctor for allegedly posting tweets against the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur. The complaint was lodged at Vasant Kunj Police Station by the Kapur family, news agency ANI reported citing sources. According to police, further…