Top 10 stories for today - May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017 07:54 pm | Updated 07:54 pm IST

Will issue advisory against triple talaq, AIMPLB tells SC

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Monday told the Supreme Court that it would issue an advisory to ‘qazis’ to tell bridegrooms that they should not resort to triple talaq to annul their marriage.

Modi lays foundation stone for Rs. 993 cr. projects of Kandla port

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for half a dozen projects worth Rs. 993 crore related to development of Kandla port and said good ports are essential for India’s progress.

Ex-coal secretary Gupta, 2 serving officials get 2-year jail term in coal scam case

Gupta and the other two serving officials were convicted by the court on Friday for irregularities in the allocation of the Thesgora-B Rudrapuri coal block in Madhya Pradesh to a private firm.

No room yet for India in NSG, says China

China on Monday said it would oppose India’s unilateral entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) , pending a consensus on the membership of the nuclear weapon states that have not signed the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Jaitley files fresh ₹10 crore libel plea against Kejriwal

Ram Jethmalani, he Delhi CM's counsel  allegedly used an objectionable word against him in court last week.

Ford replaces CEO Mark Fields in push to transform business

Fields will be replaced by Jim Hackett, who joined Ford’s board in 2013. Hackett has led Ford’s mobility unit since March of last year.

Following protest, security around Rajinikanth's house tightened

Opposing his entry into politics, pro Tamil outfit conducts the agitation near his residence​.

Delhi HC seeks Marans’, others response to CBI plea in Aircel-Maxis graft case

A February 2 trial court order discharged all the accused in the case saying no prima facie case warranting framing of charges was made out against them.

Israelis, Arabs share 'common cause' against Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel on Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a “common cause” with Israel

Paresh Rawal’s tweet against Arundhati Roy triggers outrage in social media

The actor and Member of Parliament tweeted against author and activist Arundhati Roy that said she ought to be tied to the front of an Army jeep in Kashmir.

What was the Hillary Step on Mt. Everest?

While the destruction of the Hillary step might make the ascent towards the summit easier, it also may lead to limited paths up the section.

 

 

 

 

 

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