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Kerala High Court Rules: First Wife Must Consent Before Muslim Man's Second Marriage Registration
Nov 05, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that when a Muslim man seeks to register a second marriage while his first marriage remains valid, his first wife must be given an opportunity to express consent or objection. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan emphasized that constitutional rights take precedence over religious considerations in such cases, declaring that a first wife cannot be reduced to a "silent spectator" in the registration process.
VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Withdraws Candidate to Support RJD in Bihar Election Strategic Move
Nov 05, 2025 12:29 am CST
In a strategic political move before Bihar's first phase of assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani withdrew his brother's candidacy from Darbhanga's Gaura Bauram seat to support the RJD candidate Afzal Ali, strengthening the Grand Alliance's position against the NDA and demonstrating unity in their campaign for social justice and political change in Bihar.
Gas Cylinder Explosion at Jodhpur Wedding Venue Leaves 11 Injured, 2 Critical
Nov 05, 2025 12:20 am CST
A devastating incident occurred in Hardhani village near Jodhpur when two gas cylinders exploded during wedding preparations, injuring 11 people with two in critical condition. The explosions happened at farmer Veeram Ram's residence where welding work was being conducted near the cylinders. Authorities have launched an investigation while urging residents to exercise caution with gas cylinders and welding operations.
UP Police Officer Suspended Over Rs 100 Crore Undisclosed Assets and Criminal Network Connections
Nov 04, 2025 11:52 pm CST
A high-ranking police officer in Uttar Pradesh, DSP Rishikant Shukla, has been suspended following an SIT investigation that uncovered nearly Rs 100 crore in undeclared assets and connections to an extortion network. The probe revealed multiple properties registered under his PAN card and alleged collaboration with a gangster in fake cases, extortion, and land grabbing operations during his tenure in Kanpur.
Over 2,000 Indian Sikh Pilgrims Enter Pakistan for Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary Amid Strained Relations
Nov 04, 2025 11:44 pm CST
In a significant development amid strained India-Pakistan relations, approximately 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims have crossed the Wagah border to attend celebrations marking Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary. This marks the first major people-to-people contact between the two nations since their four-day conflict in May. During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit several sacred sites including Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib, while both countries maintain tight security arrangements.
Massive Police Raids Dismantle 'Wasseypur Gang' Network in Jharkhand: 7 Arrested in Multi-Location Operation
Nov 04, 2025 11:24 pm CST
Dhanbad Police conducted coordinated raids across 30 locations targeting the notorious 'Wasseypur Gang' led by fugitive Prince Khan, resulting in seven arrests and seizure of weapons and documents. The operation aims to dismantle the gang's extensive network that includes traditional criminals, land dealers and white-collar collaborators, with the gang leader currently evading authorities in Dubai under an Interpol Red Corner Notice.
Massive Welfare Fraud Exposed in Madhya Pradesh: Living Workers Declared Dead to Siphon Government Funds
Nov 04, 2025 11:17 pm CST
An extensive welfare fraud scheme has been uncovered in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district where government officials declared living laborers dead to embezzle compensation funds from the Sambal Yojana program. Multiple villagers, including Sajjan Chaudhary and Ganpat Kushwaha, were falsely documented as deceased while officials collected lakhs in funeral payments and compensation through forged certificates, highlighting systemic corruption in the state's welfare distribution system.
Maharashtra Municipal Council Elections: 246 Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2, Results on December 3
Nov 04, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2, with vote counting on December 3. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that 66,775 personnel will oversee the process for 1.7 crore eligible voters. The elections will use EVMs to elect 6,859 members and 288 presidents, with special measures implemented to address concerns about duplicate voters in electoral rolls.
IIT Bombay Discovers Biomarkers for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Breakthrough in Personalized Treatment
Nov 04, 2025 11:10 pm CST
Researchers from IIT Bombay have identified specific blood biomarkers that can detect early signs of kidney disease in diabetic patients, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment approaches. The study found 26 metabolites differentiating diabetic patients from healthy individuals and revealed distinct metabolic subgroups among patients. This breakthrough could lead to personalized treatment strategies in India, where 101 million adults have diabetes and one-third develop kidney complications.
IndiGo Reports Rs 2,582 Crore Loss in Q2 FY2025 Due to Forex Challenges While Expanding International Operations
Nov 04, 2025 11:09 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo reported a Rs 2,582.10 crore loss in the September quarter primarily due to foreign exchange losses, despite showing operational improvements. The carrier achieved 10.4% revenue growth and would have posted a Rs 1,039 million profit excluding currency impacts. IndiGo is expanding internationally with upcoming A321 XLR deliveries in December and maintains a dominant 64.3% domestic market share while adjusting its capacity guidance for FY2026 upward.