A look at the headlines right now:
- If Sati and untouchability were outlawed, why not triple talaq, asks Centre in Supreme Court: Sati was outlawed by legislative action, not the judiciary, the five-judge bench said.
- ICJ will announce its verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on Thursday afternoon: However, there have been instances in the past where the court’s orders have been violated.
- Democratic Congressman calls for Donald Trump’s impeachment: Al Green said democracy in the country was at risk, referring to the controversy around the firing of FBI director James Comey and the alleged Russia links.
- India looks to double its nuclear power capacity as Cabinet approves 10 new reactors: The Cabinet also okayed an amendment that allows construction within 100 metres of monuments.
- Chelsea Manning, the US soldier who gave information to WikiLeaks, walks out of prison: Manning served seven years of her 35-year term, which was commuted by former President Barack Obama.
- Tamil Nadu software professionals plan India’s first IT employees’ union as job scare worsens: However, many workers worry they will be seen as a nuisance to their employers if they join up.
- Ten-year-old Rohtak girl whose stepfather raped her is allowed to have abortion: A doctor on the panel said the termination would be carried out ‘anytime now’.
- Angry RJD workers attack BJP office in Patna: A group of BJP members arrived there to retaliate, leading to a skirmish that left several injured.
- Times Group files complaint against Arnab Goswami accusing Republic TV of theft: The company said the journalist had procured the material while he was still employed at its English news channel Times Now.
- Instagram launches Snapchat-style face filters for selfies: Users can experiment with the initial eight face filters.
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