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Hate speech attacks individual dignity, threatens national unity: SC judgments

Krishnadas Rajagopal

Multiple apex court verdicts stress the harm to social harmony from such utterances

Activistst during a protest march against 'Haridwar Hate Assembly' where calls were made for genocide against Muslims, on December 27, 2021.

Government response awaited on law on inter-faith marriages

Jagriti Chandra

Provisions that threaten right to privacy and marry must be be struck down, urges plea

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Activists wave placards as protest against the tabling of the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, in Bengaluru. File

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NIA arrests suspect in fake currency smuggling

Devesh K. Pandey

The NIA had earlier filed a chargesheet against four accused persons, including Aladu, who was involved in the procurement of fake notes from his Bangladeshi accomplices.

Senior GAIL official arrested by CBI on graft charge

Devesh K. Pandey

It is alleged that E.S. Ranganathan allowed some discount to the buyers of petro-chemical products in lieu of illegal gratification.

The CBI headquarters in New Delhi. File

Activistst during a protest march against 'Haridwar Hate Assembly' where calls were made for genocide against Muslims, on December 27, 2021.

Hate speech attacks individual dignity, threatens national unity: SC judgments

Activists wave placards as protest against the tabling of the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, in Bengaluru. File

Government response awaited on law on inter-faith marriages

NIA arrests suspect in fake currency smuggling

The CBI headquarters in New Delhi. File

Senior GAIL official arrested by CBI on graft charge

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A view of the Kashmir Press Club (KPC) in Srinagar, on Monday, July 15, 2019. File

Press bodies condemn ‘armed’ takeover of Kashmir Press Club

Kohima war cemetert. File

In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court

COVID-19

COVID-19 patients are under treatment at the Shehnai Banquet Hall isolation centre in New Delhi on January 16, 2022.

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load Bindu Shajan Perappadan

From internal lockdowns to fatigue reporting system, stretched facilities are innovating to cope

70% Indian adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 93% receive at least one dose

PM Modi says vaccination added great strength to fight against Covid

No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education Director

Maharashtra to take call on reopening of schools in next 15 days

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Marital rape | Consent has to be foregrounded to ensure safety of women, says Rahul Gandhi

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand arrested in two separate cases

Government response awaited on law on inter-faith marriages

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load

Hate speech attacks individual dignity, threatens national unity: Supreme Court judgments

NIA arrests suspect in fake currency smuggling

70% Indian adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 93% receive at least one dose

India has been able to achieve the milestone of administering over 156 crore doses.

No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education Director

Learning poverty in India is expected to increase from 55% to 70% due to learning loss and more out-of-school children, he says

PM Modi says vaccination added great strength to fight against Covid

According to Health Ministry officials, over 92% of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68% have been fully vaccinated

Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU: doctor

The 92-year-old singer tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Breach Candy Hospital

Senior GAIL official arrested by CBI on graft charge

It is alleged that E.S. Ranganathan allowed some discount to the buyers of petro-chemical products in lieu of illegal gratification.

India records a 40% spike in COVID-19 infections over a week

2.55 lakh new cases in 24 hours; Maharashtra, Karnataka register most cases

Coronavirus updates | January 16, 2022

India's Covid vaccination drive completes 1 year, over 156.76 crore doses administered.

Hate speeches a threat to national security, warn ex-servicemen

3 veterans move SC for SIT to probe Dharam Sansad events

Amid COVID-19 surge, J&K health workers test positive

At least 48 doctors and paramedics infected in just one day in the Valley

COVID-19 | Maharashtra to make prescription must for buying self test kits

Maharashtra government is planning to make doctor prescription mandatory for buying COVID-19 self-test kits from chemists after it was observed that

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmascolds Nagaon DC publicly for halting traffic for CM’s convoy

While some appreciated Mr. Sarma’s action, many criticised him for “misbehaving” with an IAS officer in front of the people

Explained | Is vaccination limiting Omicron’s virulence?

How is inoculation working against the new variant of concern? What are the challenges ahead?

NCP may contest alone in Goa: Malik

No decision on seat-sharing, he says

State legislatures had fewer sittings than Parliament in 2021

The Hindu’s analysis of nine State assemblies shows that they worked for 11 to 43 days last year

Child’s welfare key in custody battle: SC

‘Legal rights of parents irrelevant in such cases’

Revised guidelines for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles issued

Owners can charge at residence or offices using existing electricity connections

India reiterates ‘unambigous’ position on Lipulekh

New Delhi reacts after row in Nepal after PM Modi’s comments on road building

Daily COVID-19 case count remains high; 305 deaths recorded on January 15, 2022

Kerala records the highest number of casualties.

With COVID-19 on the rise, cloud over Republic Day visit of Central Asian leaders

Contingency plans to hold a summit with Prime Minister Modi virtually in Delhi this month being considered

An Indian’s tale of Xian’s lockdown makes headlines in China

Restaurateur and martial artiste Dev Raturi’s upbeat videos of life in lockdown have been very popular

Govt.’s consultation on marital rape a delaying tactic: women’s groups

Two high level panels had recommended making marital rape an offence

Chopper crash: Haryana govt. approves ₹50 lakh ex gratia for Brigadier Lidder's family

Apart from this, one dependent from Lidder's family will also be given a government job, according to an official statement

Election Commission extends ban on rallies, roadshows till January 22

Go ahead for indoor meetings of up to 300 people

Jaishankar, Basil Rajapaksa hold ‘detailed’ virtual meeting

Imminent credit facility of $1.5 billion to help Sri Lanka reviewed

Assets worth ₹410 crore attached in bank fraud case

Promoters of a group allegedly took loans to construct rehabilitation buildings and diverted the funds

‘Since Jana Sangh days, a lot of canards and misconceptions were spread about our ideology, our leaders,’ says Bhupender Yadav

Union minister Bhupender Yadav and economist Ila Patnaik discuss their book ‘The Rise of the BJP’

Rear Admiral K.P. Arvindan takes charge as Admiral Superintendent of Mumbai's naval dockyard

Rear Admiral K.P. Arvindan has taken charge as the Admiral Superintendent of the naval dockyard in Mumbai, the Indian Navy stated on Saturday.Arvindan

ED attaches assets of journalist Rajeev Sharma accused of sending sensitive information to Chinese

Rajeev Sharma’s act compromised security and national interests, according to agency

PM Modi calls for innovating for India, from India

‘Startups are not just bringing innovations but are also evolving as major job creators.’

Republic Day celebrations to begin from Subash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary on January 23

This is in line with the Narendra Modi government's focus on commemorating important aspects of India's history and culture, they said, noting it had earlier started celebrating Bose's birth anniversary as "Parakram Divas"

Watch | What is ‘hate speech’?

A video explainer on hate speech and how it is it treated in Indian law.

Political Line | Mandal vs. Mandir in U.P.; KCR in the spotlight

U.P. election: 80% vs. 20 % or 85% vs. 15%? Former Uttar Pradesh minister and prominent OBC leader Swami Prasad Maurya who resigned from the Yogi

Army to keep status quo on border intact, says Gen. Naravane

Paratroopers showcase new combat dress at Army Day parade.

Morning Digest | Philippines approves first BrahMos missile order; EC to decide on extending ban on physical campaign, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Coronavirus updates | January 15, 2022

India registered 2,68,833 new Covid infections in a day taking the tally to 3,68,50,962, which includes 6,041 Omicron variant cases, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday.

BJP demands white paper from Punjab govt. on border security

Seizure of huge quantity of explosives over the last few days in Punjab including in Amritsar indicated there was a threat to the national security, says Tarun Chugh

Muslims 'most secure and happy' under BJP rule, says RSS Muslim body

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch lists various schemes implemented by the BJP govts at the Centre and in States for the welfare of the community

Earthquake hits J&K

The quake hit at the coordinates of 36.37° north and 71.5° east at a depth of 81 km.

10th century idol discovered in England, returned to India

The goat-headed Yogini went missing from Lokhari in the 1980s and had briefly surfaced in the art market in London in 1988.

In first BrahMos missile export order, Philippines approves $374-million contract

Negotiations in advanced stages with Indonesia and Thailand, defence officials said

EAM Jaishankar speaks with counterparts from Japan, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke with his counterparts from Japan, the Netherlands, Argentina and Brazil separately and

CAA poses direct challenge to India’s polity: N. Ram

Delivering the Benjamin Bailey Chair lecture on “The future of citizenship in India”, Mr. Ram said denying and subverting the equal rights of citizens based on their religious identities goes right into the heart of chauvnism as it would leave millions of people vulnerable.

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Dev Raturi with his family in Xian, China. Photo: Special arrangement

36K | An Indian’s tale of Xian’s lockdown makes headlines in China

A file picture of BrahMos, supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired as part of service life extension program, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), in Balasore.

13K | In first BrahMos missile export order, Philippines approves $374-million contract

12K | India’s trade with China crosses $125 billion, imports near $100 billion

9K | Virat Kohli steps down as Test captain

7K | Bengaluru civic body issues new advisory for apartment complexes

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be the BJP's candidate from Gorakhpur City .

6K | U.P. Assembly elections 2022 | BJP names 107 candidates, fields Adityanath from Gorakhpur

6K | A welcome probe: On PM security breach and propaganda

Army personnel carry out an investigation procedure at the crash site in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on December 9, 2021 a day after an Army helicopter crashed, killing 13 people, including Indian defence chief General Bipin Rawat.

6K | IAF chopper crash | Inquiry rules out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence

A participant tries to tame a bull during the Avaniapuram jallikattu in Madurai on January 14, 2022.

5K | Avaniapuram jallikattu | Spectator gored to death, over 80 participants injured