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NEW DELHI: With the Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 becoming law with President of India Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday, all eyes are now on the way forward as the amendments do away with the provisions in the 2019 law that allowed “self-perceived gender identity” to be the basis for self-determination and…
A fatwa has been issued against actor-performer Nora Fatehi over the controversial track Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, which also features Sanjay Dutt. The song is part of the upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil. Addressing the issue, Nora Fatehi shared a detailed video on Instagram, distancing herself from the Hindi version of the song. A…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued summons to the makers of the songs ‘Tateeree’, ‘Sarke Chunar’ after reports alleging “obscenity and vulgarity” appeared in the media. The official X handle of NCW on Thursday morning said that the commission has observed “that the content prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of…
Delhi-NCR experienced a dramatic weather shift with intense storms on Wednesday followed by lighter showers Thursday morning NEW DELHI: A day after intense rain, thunderstorms and dust storms battered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, the region woke up to a lighter spell of rain on Thursday morning, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) continuing a yellow alert…
Travellers between the United Arab Emirates and India are facing major disruptions after Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai until further notice following an incident near Dubai International Airport. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi earlier issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals amid the ongoing situation. @IndembAbuDhabi/X In a statement, the Embassy…
As flight operations gradually resume at Dubai International Airport, several global airlines have released updated travel advisories for passengers flying to or from Dubai. While Dubai-based carriers such as Emirates and Flydubai are slowly restoring services, many international airlines continue to adjust schedules due to the ongoing regional situation.Flights from North America, Europe and Asia…
The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has issued another summons to rapper-singer Badshah over the controversy surrounding his Haryanvi track ‘Tateeree’, which has been criticised for allegedly containing objectionable references to women and minors.Officials said the commission sent a fresh notice after the singer did not appear before it earlier. He has now been…
Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code….
Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar PUNE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Monday stayed certificates granting minority status to at least 75 educational institutes across the state soon after the death of former deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who also headed the minority affairs department, in a plane crash on Jan 28. The action followed inquiry demand from…
AHMEDABAD: A student’s suicide, the emotional note he left behind and the alleged circumstances leading up to the incident have rocked Nadiad. Jay Vijaykumar Patil, 21, a first-year nursing student of Dinsha Patel Nursing College in Nadiad, was found hanging at his residence in the town’s Manjipura area on Monday. In his suicide note addressed…
