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In the years of 2014 and 2015, I was conducting my dissertation research at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which involved observing countless courtroom proceedings in cases filed by eloping couples for the protection of their fundamental right to life and liberty. In a majority of such cases ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense rainfall activity over north India from July 18-21 and over the west coast till July 23. The IMD said moderate to severe thunderstorms with lightning are very likely at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan during ...

Unearthing the conspiracy behind the terror attack in Pulwama on February 14, 2019, that left 40 CRPF personnel dead, was a huge challenge for the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which took up its investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). It was equally challenging for Rahul Pandita, author ...

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of UP Police on Tuesday took custody of two suspected operatives of al Qaeda-linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind (AGH), a day after a court remanded the accused to police custody for 14 days. The agency is likely to take Minhaz Ahmed, 30, and Maseeruddin alias Mushir, ...

Pakistan’s Private Schools’ Association on Monday launched a documentary on Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai for her controversial views on Islam, marriage and her pursuit of the Western agenda. Malala, who turned 24 on Monday, was the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle against the ...

Last week, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta found himself in a political muddle over his alleged meeting with Narada-accused Suvendu Adhikari. For someone who has vigorously held the govt’s brief in political matters, the latest row was just another day in office. The Indian Express track Mehta’s arc — from apprentice ...

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Srinagar on Friday quashed an FIR registered against a government degree college lecturer for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, as its contents — based on a written complaint of the students — do not constitute a cognizable offence. Dr Tawseef Ahmad Bhat ...

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Redwani area of Kulgam, in south Kashmir, during the night after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants ...

Written by: Shamil Shams & Masood Saifullah Afghan media are extremely critical of Pakistan’s alleged support for the Taliban, who are gaining strength amid the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan. Most media outlets and political commentators in Afghanistan are blaming Islamabad for the current turmoil in their country, ...