Pak regrets India’s snub to US offer on Kashmir
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday expressed regret at India’s snub to the US offer to help resolve the Kashmir issue between the two neighbours, saying New Delhi as usual “reacted negatively” to the proposal. Pakistan always welcomed offers of mediation, which has been made by various countries, to resolve the Kashmir issue, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafess Zakaria told reporters. “India as usual reacted negatively to the US offer. India wants to speak of terrorism. We also insist on speaking of terrorism, which forms one of the elements of the comprehensive dialogue process,” he said.
Woman deserting spouse can’t claim alimony: SC
New Delhi: A woman divorced on the ground of deserting her husband cannot claim maintenance from her spouse for the period when she was living separately before the grant of divorce by a court, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday. The apex court was dealing with Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) which provides that a magisterial court can order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
Park Street renamed as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
New Delhi: The Park Street here will now be known after Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, with the NDMC approving its renaming a day before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives on a four-day visit. Hasina, who is Rahman’s daughter, will have a series of meetings on various issues including on enhancing rail, road and water connectivity. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) arrived at a decision aimed at expressing a “friendly gesture” by circular motion. “It has been decided to rename Park Street after founder of Bangladesh —Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s visit. This is like a friendly gesture as India shares cordial relations with Bangladesh,” a senior NDMC official told PTI.