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The court, meanwhile, asked the Centre to state its viewpoint, which it did in an affidavit opposing the â€œtriple talaqâ€practice as being un-Islamic. (Representational image)

Triple talaq unconstitutional, violates women's rights: Allahabad HC

The Modi government had said in the Supreme Court that triple talaq is not an essential religious practice in Islam.

8 Dec 2016 12:23 PM IST

Representational Image: SIT questions DRI on outflow of black money worth $505 billion

Kolkata: BJP leader' arrested with Rs 33 lakh cash, TMC hits out

Sharma was BJP's candidate in the last assembly polls from the Asansol area of Burdwan district.

8 Dec 2016 12:11 PM IST

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi at Black Day protest against demonetisation. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Modi laughing, 'having a nice time' as people suffer due to note ban:...

Gandhi alleged that Modi kept changing his narrative on note ban and challenged him to join the debate in the House.

8 Dec 2016 10:40 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Allahabad HC upholds Modi's election from Varanasi in 2014

The High Court dismissed petition filed by his Congress opponent challenging Narendra Modi's election from Varanasi Lok...

8 Dec 2016 10:29 AM IST

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP, AIADMK ideologically close; wanted tie-up during TN polls:...

Naidu said that when Modi comforted Panneerselvam, the PM also told the CM that he could rely on the Central government...

8 Dec 2016 10:25 AM IST

Sasikala, the close aide of Tamil Nadus former Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa near her mortal remains kept at Rajaji Hall for public viewing in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Did Sasikala manoeuvre AIADMK to emerge kingmaker after Jaya's death?

Jayalalithaa's close confidante now holds the levers of power after meetings with AIADMK heavyweights throughout Monday.

8 Dec 2016 9:40 AM IST