Talks to end impasse over women’s entry into Sabarimala temple fail

Government is committed to implementing the court order, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after a Cabinet meeting.

Self-styled godman Rampal, 14 get life term for murder of four women

Rampal and 13 other accused were held guilty by the court in Hisar on October 11 in a case pertaining to the murder of a woman and an infant during the stand-off. FIR no. 430 was registered in this connection.

#MeToo in Bollywood: Yash Raj Films sacks creative head Ashish Patil

Denying allegations made anonymously on Twitter, Mr. Patil had earlier in a statement said, “They are untrue, fabricated, extremely defamatory and agenda driven.” In a tweet, Yash Raj Films had promised to take the strictest action if the allegations of sexual harassment are found to be true.

Supreme Court sanctions divorce to couple without six months ‘cooling-off’ period

The judges had a long interaction with the couple and was “convinced that they have taken a conscious decision to part as friends” after entering into an amicable settlement. In terms of the settlement, the husband has paid the woman ₹. 12.5 lakh.

India, China to sign internal security cooperation pact on October 22

Zhao Kezhi, China’s Minister of Public Security, who is set to visit India on October 22, will hold meetings with Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The duo is slated to discuss various aspects of security cooperation between the two countries.

NSUI chief Fairoz Khan quits after Congress worker's sexual harassment charge

The party had set up a three-member committee to look into the issue after a woman levelled charges of sexual harassment against Mr. Khan.

Over 1,000 small IT firms sue USCIS for issuing shorter period H-1B visas

These visas are typically issued for three to six years to employers to hire a foreign worker.

Three Indian students among 15 finalists in global science challenge

The winner will be announced on November 4 in Silicon Valley and get a $250,000 college scholarship. The science teacher who inspired the winning student will get $50,000. The winner’s school will also receive a state-of-the-art science lab worth $100,000.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passes away

Over the course of several decades, Allen gave more than $2 billion to a wide range of interests, including ocean health, homelessness and advancing scientific research.

Infosys’ net profit rises 10.3%

Rival Tata Consultancy Services, the country’s biggest software exporter’s had reported a 22.57% rise in net profit at ₹7,901 crore last week. Revenue for the quarter increased from ₹30,541 crore ₹36,854 crore. Wipro, the third largest software exporter, is slated to announce its results next week.

ICC suspends West Indies coach Stuart Law from first 2 ODIs against India

With the latest transgression, Law accumulated four demerit points within a 24-month period, leading to his suspension from the ODIs on October 21 and 24 against India in Guwahati and Visakhapatnam, respectively.