Opinion

Why India needs a UCC now more than ever

04 Jul 2023 00:44 AM IST

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed legal framework in India that aims to standardise personal laws for all citizens, irrespective of their religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Presently, personal laws in India are governed by the religious scriptures of various communities and are distinct from public law. These

TN Governor R.N. Ravi violates Constitutional Propriety

03 Jul 2023 02:08 AM IST

By overstepping his jurisdiction by an act of Constitutional impropriety, Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N.Ravi, has evidently lost the right to continue in his position. Ravi had on Thursday dismissed tainted DMK minister V. Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate earlier. A few hours later, after the State

U20 mayoral summit will showcase India’s urban transformation: Hitesh Vaidya

03 Jul 2023 02:06 AM IST

Urban 20, an engagement group of G20, is poised to hold the U20 Mayoral Summit in Ahmedabad on July 7-8, which will see the participation of more than 100 mayors of cities around the world. In a pre-summit interview, Hitesh Vaidya, the Director of the National Institute of Urban Affairs

Unleashing the potential: How AI is reshaping stock markets

03 Jul 2023 02:04 AM IST

The stock market is transforming because of artificial intelligence (AI), which brings new capabilities and alters trading strategies. AI is changing how traders and investors approach the stock market, thanks to its capacity to process massive quantities of data, spot patterns, and draw quick conclusions. AI-powered algorithms are revolutionising stock

Rahul’s Manipur visit upsets BJP, focuses on Explosive Situation

01 Jul 2023 00:00 AM IST

Manipur continues to burn with no immediate possibility of a long-term solution, and fresh violence being reported from different parts during the past 48 hours. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who has also now been toying with the idea of commencing the second phase of his Bharat Jodo Yatra from

Clearing prejudices: Understanding Islam, its spirit and values

30 Jun 2023 23:58 PM IST

Muslims believe Islam is the oldest ordained since the beginning of life and etched on Lawh-e-Mahfuz—an eternally preserved plaque. Historically speaking, Islam has existed for over one and a half millennia. It is reckoned amongst the youngest religion with large followings. Presently, more than two billion people claim to be

UCC will promote equality, secularism, women’s rights

30 Jun 2023 23:57 PM IST

The Uniform Civil Code, commonly known as UCC, is currently a topic of discussion as the 22nd Law Commission has sought input from religious leaders, social groups, and other stakeholders on the matter. In simple terms, the UCC entails a uniform set of laws that would be applicable to all

INDIA’S STERN MESSAGE TO PAKISTAN ON TERRORISM IS A TIMELY MOVE

29 Jun 2023 22:38 PM IST

In what should be seen as a well-timed and much-needed move by India, two key cabinet ministers of the Narendra Modi government sent out a stern message to Pakistan on terrorism. While Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh issued a veiled warning to Pakistan on terrorism on Monday, External Affairs

India’s sedition law: Should it be revoked or revamped?

29 Jun 2023 22:36 PM IST

Section 124A…is perhaps the prince among the political sections of the Indian Penal Code designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen. Affection cannot be manufactured or regulated by law. If one has no affection for a person or system, one should be free to give the fullest expression to

DU@100: Glorious past, ready to scale new heights

29 Jun 2023 22:33 PM IST

The first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru called universities “temples of the country”; undoubtedly, the University of Delhi is one of the most revered temples. There are many heights the University has achieved under the leadership of young and dynamic Vice-Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh. The University is celebrating

China’s appeal for ‘mutual trust’ is prosperous

28 Jun 2023 21:15 PM IST

In its reaction about a host of defence and commercial agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Washington last week, China called upon “relevant countries” to act in ways “conducive to mutual trust” in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in Beijing

Electoral bonds in the politico-legal landscape and change in dynamics of elections

28 Jun 2023 21:08 PM IST

A bull may have good qualities, but you will never bring them out by waving a red flag in the face. This is often suited most to the precarious situation of expecting the national or state legislature (read it as a tag team of political parties) to self-tighten the noose