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Samastha meeting noted that if a Muslim participates in such a practice while accepting or endorsing the beliefs that are contrary to Islamic teachings, the act could amount to leaving the fold of Islam

The policy is expected to focus on strengthening mental health support systems in schools, including counselling and early identification of stress among students

Aamir Khan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in what will be his third marriage. Gauri, a fashion professional and mother of a six-year-old son, has been associated with Aamir Khan Films. The two reconnected after knowing each other for 25 years.

The owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire killed 21 people was previously arrested in 2025 for allegedly facilitating the illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals. Lovkesh Bajaj admitted to knowingly allowing individuals to use his address for fraudulent Indian identity documents in exchange for money. Police are now investigating his role in the deadly hotel fire.

Elon Musk revealed SpaceX's IPO plans, driven by capital-intensive projects like deploying 100,000 satellites and orbital AI data centers. He emphasized the critical threat of the US lacking domestic high-volume computer memory chip manufacturing, warning of catastrophic consequences for technological future and national security.

‘in India, unlike in many other parts of the world, when we protect nature, you also protect culture’

Police are verifying missing persons complaints and coordinating with police stations across Chennai and neighbouring districts to identify the deceased

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned to launch a new political movement, aiming to end "cult and dynastic" politics. Annamalai expressed a desire to change the notion of politics and connect with local aspirations, stating national parties often fail to speak the language of Tamil Nadu's people.

The teams carried out searches to detect unaccounted cash and identify any irregularities in the registration process

‘Give us statehood, give a timeline and parameters on which it will be decided,’ says the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

At an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Shehbaz Sharif described Pakistan-U.S. ties as a "true and special relationship" spanning nearly eight decades

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong in conversation with Suhasini Haidar during the session ‘India-China tango: Asian powers shaping the emerging world order’

The victim said the accused orchestrated a calculated psychological and religious manipulation campaign, exploiting her vulnerability under the guise of reducing her ‘mental stress’

India head coach Gautam Gambhir supports the ICC's new rule allowing a pink ball under floodlights to combat bad light in Test matches. He believes this proactive measure will help ensure matches reach a conclusion, especially in crucial World Test Championship scenarios, preventing teams from being denied results due to weather.

Justice M. Dhandapani rejects the plea for interim stay and says, he would instead take up the main case for final disposal after two weeks

The vision document encompasses many of the poll promises made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections

The petitioner, in his plea, sought deployment of "immediate preventive, regulatory, and crowd-control measures" at the IGI Airport, metro stations, and highway entry points

Many homebuyers mistakenly believe physical possession of a property equates to legal ownership. However, possession merely grants access, while registration under the Registration Act, 1908, formally transfers title and records you as the rightful owner. Without registration, you lack legal rights to sell, mortgage, or defend your claim. Both possession and registry are crucial for complete ownership.