Gay sex: Centre leaves it to wisdom of SC to decide on constitutionality of Section 377 IPC
The Union government on July 11 told the Supreme Court that it would leave it to the wisdom of its judges to decide the constitutionality of Section 377 IPC, which criminalises sexual activities "against the order of nature", including homosexual activities.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass an interim order against its 2006 verdict, which dealt with the application of ‘creamy layer’ in reservation for SC and ST categories in government job promotions.
Unnao rape case: CBI files charge sheet against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar
BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was on Wednesday named as an accused in the charge sheet filed by the CBI in the Unnao gangrape case.
Centre tells SC it's not for dropping adultery as an offence
The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it does not want to drop adultery as an offence, saying such a move would only weaken the institution of marriage.
SC raps authorities, says protecting Taj Mahal may be a ‘hopeless cause’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned the apathy shown by authorities to the cause of protecting the Taj Mahal, saying the preservation of the monument may be a “hopeless cause.”
WhatsApp’s new update: What’s true and what isn’t
In an effort to curb fake news that is spread on its platform, WhatsApp has introduced an update that will help users know if a message is forwarded, and give group admins more power when it comes to controlling who posts messages in a group.
Delhi High Court to hear plea against Netflix’s ‘Sacred Games’ that allegedly defames Rajiv Gandhi
A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court on July 11 seeking the removal of certain scenes from Netflix series Sacred Games, claiming that it has derogatory content about former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Gunmen attack education department office in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad
Gunmen attacked an office of the education department in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday and were battling security forces, officials said.
FIFA 2018: England vs Croatia semifinal: Midfield battle too close to call
The English football team has exceeded its potential and is now just a game away from playing in the World Cup final. Southgate’s boys are graduating to the big league early, with years left in professional and national careers.
In photos: A day-by-day account of the Thailand cave rescue mission
What started out as a mini break from routine for a dozen boys and their football coach on June 23, ended up in two-week long ordeal that made the entire world turn towards a nondescript cave in northern Thailand.