'If somebody's parents have given a similar name, can it come in their way of their right to contest elections'
The decision to grant 10 per cent EWS quota in admissions will not impact the availability of seats for the general and reserved categories as 2,13,766 additional seats will be added to those already existing in higher educational institutions, the Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court while defending the 103rd constitution amendment.
Several women's rights activists, eminent citizens, intellectuals, writers and artistes had also penned an open letter to the chief justice demanding an apology and retraction of the remarks.
The film is about a love guru who imparts wisdom to college-going students.
Karat and CPI-M MP P K Biju are in Gujarat to meet the victims of atrocities on Dalits.
A Muslim woman, who was divorced by her husband through a phone call from Dubai, has challenged the Muslim practices of polygamy, triple talaq (talaq-e-bidat) and nikah halala, leading the Supreme Court to seek response from the Centre on her plea on Friday.
The government clarified in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that it stood for equal respect for all faiths and that the PM did in fact wish Muslims on Eid.
In Lok Sabha, the Opposition demanded action against cow vigilantes.
As the players warm up before the tournament, meet the players who could well be contenders for the 2017 Australian Open titles.
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