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The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code erodes sexual autonomy and reinforces state and social control of individuals’ sexual choices

About 220km from Kolkata, Ed Sheeran enjoyed a smooth scooter and boat ride in Murshidabad's Jiaganj with his friend Arijit Singh. They toured the area and spent five hours together. Despite limited security, their visit went off without a hitch. Sheeran is set to perform in Shillong on Feb 12, while Singh regularly stays in Jiaganj with his family.

The regional imbalance is stark and has persisted since the State’s formation

Anna Adhikar Abhiyan, an NGO working on food and nutrition issues, argues that ‘financial constraints’ cannot justify the decision and it is “ironic” that one of the wealthiest States would cut funding for a critical scheme

The YSRCP president is commenting on the government from the confines of his residence, instead of discharging his obligations as an MLA, says Ayyanna Patrudu  

India has strongly supported the Chabahar port project in Iran amid the Trump administration's threats to revoke sanctions waivers. The port is seen as crucial for regional connectivity, providing a trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, and has facilitated humanitarian efforts during the Covid pandemic.

The Chief Minister asks banks to support MSME, agriculture and large-scale green energy projects; says support of bankers is crucial to achieve 15% growth rate by 2047

Kurnool records 35.7 degrees Celsius, the highest of the day, followed by Nandigama at 35.3 degrees Celsius; dry winds, clear sky and direct sunlight have caused the rise in mercury levels, says IMD official

NITES has filed a complaint against Infosys, accusing it of illegally and unethically laying off recently onboarded trainees. The association asserts that Infosys' actions violate labour laws, and is demanding an investigation, a halt to further layoffs, and reinstatement with compensation for affected employees.

Mann, his Cabinet colleagues to discuss strategy for the Punjab Assembly election with AAP chief, analyse Feb. 8 results; senior party leaders who lost their constituencies interacted with supporters

The property is under scrutiny by Central probe agencies for “irregularities” in its renovation.

After A. Thashlima Nashrin, 25, a differently-abled B.A. history graduate, was selected as one of the 13 volunteers for the Vellaripatti panchayat under the Illam Thedi Kalvi (ITK) scheme, the villagers suggested that she could use the Murugan temple there to hold her classes

The petitioner, who is Veerappan’s nephew, was seeking compensation of ₹20 lakh for the death of his father, which, he alleged, was due to custodial torture

Noida Expressway has been labeled a 'breakdown challan' zone by police, where fines and vehicle seizure can occur for breakdowns causing traffic disruptions. This measure targets particularly commercial vehicles with the aim to maintain smooth traffic flow amidst high vehicular volume, especially during peak hours.

BJP leader Anurag Thaku answered Rahul Gandhi’s criticisms of the Budget and the former defended the Budget, calling it a “force multiplier.”

Elon Musk supported British MP Rupert Lowe's criticism of a Bengali script sign at London's Whitechapel station. The local initiative, led by Abdal Ullah, was intended to celebrate the British Bangladeshi community, but Lowe argued for signs exclusively in English.