Colombo, Feb 12 (UNI) Charith Asalanka’s fighting century and Maheesh Theekshana’s four-wicket haul scripted a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka as they secured a thrilling 49-run victory against Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series here on Wednesday. Batting first, Sri Lanka found themselves in dire straits at 55/5 after opting to bat…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that writ courts do not interfere in cases of mere statutory violations unless such violations result in injustice. Relying on the precedent set in Shiv Shanker Dal Mills v. State of Haryana, (1980) 2 SCC 437, the Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court has ruled that a spouse in a marriage declared void under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) is entitled to claim permanent alimony and maintenance under Section 25 of the Act. A bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Augustine George Masih, also…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court ruled that major sons of a person who died in a road accident are entitled to compensation, irrespective of their marital status or financial independence. The court emphasized on Tuesday that as legal heirs, their claims must be considered, regardless of dependency on the deceased. A bench…
Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today concluded a productive visit to France and left for the US where he will hold talks with President Donald Trump. In a special gesture, President Emmanuel Macron of France saw off the PM at the airport in Marseille. The PM was also accorded a military…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to file complaints under the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, ruling that the commission’s actions were legally justified and within its statutory mandate to safeguard child rights. A bench, comprising Justices…
Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President Emmanuel Macron of France today visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor [ITER] in Cadarache and also visited the control room of CMA-CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics, in Marseille. At the ITER, the two leaders were welcomed by Director General, ITER….
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of “secretly awarding solar project to Adani” by “compromising national security and disregarding senior military officers’ concern”. On social media handle X, party general secretary KC Venugopal said the Modi government’s priority is “Securing India’s borders, Filling Adani’s coffers”. “The Modi government’s cronyism…
Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron of France today jointly inaugurated the Indian Consulate in the French port city of Marseille, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties. The two leaders also visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille to pay tribute to the hundreds of Indian soldiers…
Marseilles/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) In a major step in civil nuclear energy cooperation, India and France agreed on establishment of partnership in Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron of France in Marseilles. The two leaders also jointly inaugurated India’s Consulate in…
