SC: No sex for long is ground for divorce
New Delhi: Not allowing a spouse to have sexual intercourse for a long time by the partner amounts to mental cruelty and can be a ground for divorce, the Supreme Court has ruled. “Undoubtedly, not allowing a spouse for a long time, to have sexual intercourse by his or her partner, without sufficient reason, itself amounts to mental cruelty to such spouse," a bench headed by Justice S J Mukhopadhaya said. It upheld Madras High Court verdict by which it had granted divorce to a man after he alleged that he was subjected to cruelty by his wife in various ways including refusal to consummate the marriage.
Fresh Bill to weed out obsolete laws
New Delhi: Terming weeding out archaic laws as a priority agenda for the Government, law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said he would introduce a fresh Bill in Winter Session of Parliament for repealing ‘hundreds’ of obsolete statutes.
My Relation with Modi too sacred: Rajnath
New Delhi: Brushing aside reports of differences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said his relations with Modi was "too sacred, emotional and deep" and that he would ensure it is never spoilt even if he is "personally harmed".
Diggi questions Govt’s claims on Xi’s visit
New Delhi: Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi Government's claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India was a success as he targeted the Prime Minister for his handling of relations with the neighbouring country.
Navy working on 2nd aircraft carrier
New Delhi: The Navy on Tuesday said it was working on the design of the second indigenous aircraft carrier which may be propelled by a nuclear-powered engine. The design is at a conceptual stage, Director General of Naval Design Bureau Rear Admiral Atul Saxena said when asked if the force was considering using nuclear-powered engine for it.
SC refuses bail to Asaram in rape case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on health grounds in Jodhpur rape case as his medical condition was found to be stable.
CBSE schools to show Mars orbit Insertion
New Delhi: In an endeavour to envisage the scientific temper to the students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notification to make the necessary arrangements for the students to view the crucial
Mars Orbit Insertion on Wednesday. The notice has been issued to all the CBSE-affiliated schools.
Robbers kill man in south-west delhi
New Delhi: A passerby was killed when a stray bullet fired by robbers while robbing `77 lakh from a courier company employee hit him on Tuesday afternoon in South West Delhi's Dwarka North area, police said.