Sabarimala case: SC refers matter to larger bench

The Court referred all review pleas to a larger seven-judge bench. The Apex Court said, the larger bench will decide all such religious issues relating to Sabarimala, entry of women in mosques and practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi read the verdict on behalf of … Read more

PM Modi calls business leaders from BRICS nations to invest in India

Prime Minister Modi said, India is the world’s most open and investment-friendly economy due to political stability, predictable policy and business-friendly reforms. Prime Minister Modi was addressing the closing ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, last night. Prime Minister Modi said, the BRICS has led to economic development despite … Read more

39th India International Trade Fair begins today

The theme for this edition of the fair is ‘Ease of Doing Business’. The fair will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari. First five days will be reserved for business and the Fair will be open to the general public from the 19th of this month. Entry tickets … Read more

Sri Lanka: Campaigning for Presidential elections ends

Polling will be held on Saturday. Sri Lanka People’s party (SLPP) contender Gotabaya Rajapaksa expressed confidence of his election victory and  urged his supporters to be respectful when celebrating the victory once the results are officially declared. Mr. Rajpaksa said they expect to establish a quality and efficient government and request the people to celebrate … Read more

Delhi schools to be shut till Nov 15 due to rising pollution levels

The Delhi government’s decision follows an order from Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority as the air quality hovered close to emergency levels. The Authority has also extended the ban on hot-mix plants and stone-crushers in Delhi-NCR till Friday. All coal and other fuel-based industries, which have not shifted to natural gas or agro-residue, will … Read more