Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

If sexual acts by a man with his own wife is made punishable as "rape", it may severely impact the conjugal relationship and lead to serious disturbances in the institution of marriage, the Centre......

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

In a setback to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging the governor's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case.......

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

In a major setback to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the law 'expressly enables' the lieutenant governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal......

SC rejects govt plea, upholds Bengal's suit on CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation is under the superintendence of the Union government as per the statutory scheme, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday while rejecting the Centre's objection to......

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

The fledgling Akasa Air has told the Delhi high court it is in a “state of crisis” following the “sudden and abrupt” resignation of over 40 pilots who left the airline......

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

A top-class board is important from a systemic point of view, more so at a time when the wider financial world and India Inc is chasing the same talent as banks. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India......

Share of women working overtime in factories at 11-year high in 2019

The share of women workers in registered factories submitting annual returns — working more than the statutorily-mandated maximum limit of 48 hours in a week — increased to a 11-year......

Over 24 prominent charitable institutions in India may face tax scrutiny

More than 24 prominent charitable institutions in the country — from private trusts, educational societies, statutory authorities, and cricket associations — may soon face tax scrutiny......

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

IMAGE: The bill aims to empower NADA to conduct raids besides strengthening measures to tackle drug abuse. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty Images A bill which seeks to provide statutory framework for......

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

BCCI AGM on Dec 24: decision on 2 new IPL teams, ICC representative on cards IMAGE: BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda. Photograph: PTI The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold its Annual......

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrates after winning the series 2-1. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India, at its Special General Meeting on Tuesday, decided to double the......