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'No need to criminalise marital rape': Centre tells Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday told the Supreme Court that marital rape should not be criminalised as there are other "suitably designed punitive measures".

Centre flags 'vulnerabilities' in iPhones, Apple products; says 'attacker can access sensitive information'

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government has flagged "multiple vulnerabilities" in iPhones, iPads, and other Apple products having the potential to lead to spoofing and even leak sensitive information. 

Centre plans new security matrix for J&K, more surprise crackdowns on terrorists now

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is rolling out a new security plan for Jammu and Kashmir to counter the targetting of civilians and military personnel and camps by terrorists in recent weeks and months, including an attack on an Army camp in Rajouri last week, in which one soldier was injured.

Centre rules out granting special status to Bihar, Lalu Yadav's party takes swipe at BJP ally JDU

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has ruled out any plan to give a special category status to Bihar, a core demand by its key ally, the Janata Dal (United), triggering a swipe for its leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

We urge PM to debate NEET-UG paper leak issue, says Rahul Gandhi targeting Centre

Congress leader and LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday once again tried to corner the Centre over the paperleaks in the NEET-UG and released video where he is seen urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to debate the issue.

Apple supplier Foxconn doesn't hire married women at Chennai plant? Centre seeks report

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Centre Wednesday said it has asked the Tamil Nadu government to submit a "detailed report" after a Reuters story revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn does not hire married women for iPhone assembly jobs in the country.

Centre changes rules for drivers licence, Aadhaar updates, LPG pricing starting June 1

New Delhi/IBNS: Starting June 1, the Centre will be introducing a host of new rules pertaining to driving license, LPG cylinder usage, bank holidays and Aadhaar updates.

US-based advocacy group appreciates Indian government for implementing CAA

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a US-based advocacy group, has appreciated India for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said the decision is a 'big win' for the persecuted religious minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

India test-fires Agni-5 missile with MIRV tech, PM Narendra Modi praises DRDO scientists

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for conducting the successful maiden flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile.

PIL filed in Cal HC seeking deployment of Central armed forces at restive Sandeshkhali

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking judicial intervention for the deployment of the central armed forces in the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's bordering district of North 24 Parganas, court sources said on Saturday.

PIL filed in Cal HC seeking deployment of Central armed forces at restive Sandeshkhali

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking judicial intervention for the deployment of the central armed forces in the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's bordering district of North 24 Parganas, court sources said on Saturday.

Centre declares Jammu-Kashmir's Tehreek-e-Hurriyat as 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA

The Indian government on Sunday declared ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH)’ as an 'Unlawful Association' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government suffered a major setback Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

Supreme Court asks Centre, states to take long-term measures to improve air quality in Delhi

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre and states to take long-term measures to improve the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.

'Only Centre can conduct caste census,' Supreme Court informed over Bihar caste survey

New Delhi/IBNS: No other body other than the Union Government can conduct a caste census, the Centre informed the Supreme Court in an affidavit on Monday.