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The Centre argued before the Supreme Court that Article 25(1) on religious freedom doesn't mandate gender equality, as Articles 15 and 16 already prohibit sex discrimination. It urged courts to avoid interfering in religious practices, stating only the legislature can enact social reforms through broad discussions. The bench reserved its verdict.

Advocating a hands-off approach for courts in religious matters, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that social reform can only be undertaken by the legislature

Early trends show the NDA, led by AINRC, is set to retain power in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured the Thattanchavady seat, a key victory. The Congress-DMK alliance struggles, indicating a fragmented opposition. The NDA's organizational strength and voter outreach appear to have secured them another term, promising continuity in governance.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

Puducherry's 9.5 lakh voters will elect 294 candidates across 30 Assembly seats on April 9. The ruling NDA faces a challenge from the INDIA bloc and actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is contesting from two constituencies as all arrangements are in place for the polls.

RGV calls Aditya Dhar "real Hamza," crushing Indian filmmakers' old ways after meeting him and Yami Gautam— dubbing them "power couple." He lauds Dhurandhar 2's realistic hero Ranveer Singh, ditching masala tropes. The March 19 pan-India hit stars Ranveer, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has hailed ' The Revenge' director Aditya Dhar for redefining Indian cinema, calling the film a transformative moment in storytelling and scale.

NEW DELHI: In a major setback to the TN government, the Pota Review Committee on Saturday rejected state government's contention that documents which formed the basis of arrest of Nakkeeran editor R R Gopal, were "privileged".

NEW DELHI: The Central Pota Review Committee on Thursday decided to split the hearing of the cases registered against MDMK chief Vaiko and Nakkeeran weekly editor R R Gopal.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court asked the central Pota review committee headed by Justice A B Saharya to decide within four weeks the case against journalist R R Gopal who was arrested under the anti-terrorism law by the Jayalalithaa government but granted bail later.

Shankar M Bidari is Bangalore’s new police commissioner. On Thursday, in a major surgery of the police top brass affecting nearly 40 IPS officers, the government posted Bidari as Bangalore city police commissioner.

BANGALORE: Following are the 10 points promised by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments to Nakkeeran editor R.R. Gopal and his associates. The letter dated October 9, 2000, has been signed by Karnataka's then Principal Secretary (Home and Transport) M.B. Prakash.

It was easy pickings for Karnataka batters, who dominated the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinals against Uttarakhand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

MUMBAI: Governor Mohammed Fazal conferred the President's police medals on 56 officers and men from Maharashtra at an investiture ceremony at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday afternoon.

Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa took a defiant stand to prove he's boss. On Wednesday, he shunted out four officers, three from Bellary district, who were close to the Reddy brothers.

CHAMARAJNAGAR: The Special Task Force (STF) finds itself in a piquant situation: Nakkeeran reporter Shivasubramanian's lawyer has placed before court a copy of the letter given to the magazine's editor R R Gopal by the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments.

Despite failing to adhere to the deadline twice and a major infrastructure disaster in its kitty, the Telangana government has given yet another extension to IVRCL to complete the Rs 127 crore MLA Quarters at Hyderguda.

NEW DELHI: The Pota review committee on Thursday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government asking it to explain whether the arrests of MDMK leader Vaiko and Nakkeeran editor R R Gopal were fit cases under the dreaded law.

Karnataka's batsmen faltered against Saurashtra before their bowlers came to the rescue on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Group B contest at the Dhruv Pandove stadium in Patiala on Tuesday.

A masterful century by Dinesh Karthik, crafty spin bowling by K Gowtham and movement for the pacers were all on witness on an action-packed Day 3 of Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy clash against Karnataka here on Wednesday.

zilla panchayat CEO P A Gopal gave Kalashree award to 20 kids during a function at Rangayana on Sunday.

After spending 32 years in prison, A G Perarivalan, one of the life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, may finally walk free. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber, Dhanu, at Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991.

The Karnataka government assured the Centre that it was taking adequate steps to maintain law and order in the state in the wake of protests following Governor H R Bhardwaj sanctioning prosecution of chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in alleged land scams.

All-rounder Shreyas Gopal struck a gritty half century, as hosts Karnakata managed to take the crucial first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh on the third day of their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.

Allround exploits helped KSCA XI ease to a five-wicket victory over Australian National Performance squad

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) on Wednesday snapped electricity supply to ministers' quarters on Road No.

Karnataka put itself in a strong position against Vidarbha by bundling them out for a mere 176 and then reaching 108 for three in their second innings at Moti Bagh stadium, here today.