Hiding sister’s inter-caste marriage is cruelty: Court | India News – Times of India

The couple’s arranged marriage took place in 2018, as stated by the husband’s representative. AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court has served notice to a woman who obtained a divorce through a family court primarily citing cruelty because her husband’s sister had married outside their caste and this information was hidden from her. The couple’s arranged marriage…

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Stolen transformer replaced, UP village lights up after 25 days | India News – Times of India

BAREILLY: A 25-day blackout in Soraha village, Budaun district, ended on Wednesday night after a new transformer was installed, bringing relief to 5,000-odd villagers, who had endured freezing winter nights without electricity since the old one was stolen on December 14. The installation of the new transformer comes a day after TOI reported villagers’ plight…

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Karti Chidambaram took bribe, let UK company duck 2005 embargo: CBI’s fresh FIR | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh FIR against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram. The case revolves around allegations that Karti helped Diageo Scotland, a UK-based alcoholic beverage company, circumvent a ban on duty-free sale of its Johnnie Walker whisky in India.Vasan Health Care,…

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Mamata allegation of fishermen’s torture ‘unfounded’, claims Bangladesh – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday termed as “unfounded” and “fabricated” the allegation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee that some of the 95 fishermen, released after over two months of detention there, were beaten up in custody.The reciprocal repatriation of 90 Bangladeshi fishermen or crew detained in India and 95 Indian fishermen or crew detained in…

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‘Milestone’: PM Modi unveils genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indians | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research.The Genome India Data, which represents the genetic diversity in the country, will be available to researchers at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) through managed…

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Gauhati HC ruling on ‘foreigners’ puts 25,000 in Assam under deportation threat | India News – Times of India

The court’s decision stems from an appeal of one Begum Zan, who sought an extension for registering with FRRO. GUWAHATI: Around 25,000 Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam may face deportation following a ruling by Gauhati high court Thursday. The case pertains to immigrants who arrived between 1966 and 1971 but failed to register with Foreigners Regional…

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SC to hear plea against step to cut JEE-Advanced attempt limit | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Less than a fortnight before JEE-Main exam is to begin, a batch of students challenged the Joint Admission Board decision to reduce the attempt limit for JEE-Advanced from three to two and SC on Thursday agreed to hear their grievances. JAB, through IIT-Kanpur which is organising institute for JEE-Advanced 2025, released ‘Eligibility Criteria’…

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