Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated Hindu law is not based on Manusmriti. Most of India follows the Mitakshara school, which is based on Yajnavalkya Smriti. This school, prevalent since before 700 AD, grants inheritance rights by birth. The Dayabhaga school, prevalent in Bengal and Assam, was more restrictive. Ancient wisdom devised prohibited degrees of relationships,
A new era of financial growth is set to begin for the WNBA’s top stars in 2026. Salaries, endorsements, business opportunities: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart are some of the league’s most valuable players. Their soaring fortunes are a testament to the rising popularity, commercial might and global reach
Fifteen Indian tourists died and seventeen were injured when a speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island. The vessel was carrying mobile phone dealers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a company trip. Rescue operations were launched immediately by nearby vessels and emergency agencies. Vietnamese authorities have ordered an investigation into the cause of the
Environmental groups want the FCC to pause orbital data center approvals. They are requesting a comprehensive environmental impact statement before any licenses are granted. This action aims to assess the cumulative effects of numerous proposed satellite constellations. Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are planning vast numbers of data center satellites. The petition emphasizes the
Akash Dhar, a visually impaired Kashmiri Pandit, opened a restaurant in Langate. Local residents and his landlord have offered significant support and encouragement. The eatery has attracted customers from various communities and areas. This initiative hopes to inspire other Kashmiri migrants to return home. The restaurant’s success highlights a positive community response and integration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government’s initiatives for the Sikh community. He mentioned FCRA clearance for the Golden Temple and bringing back Guru Granth Sahib copies. Work is ongoing to connect Hemkund Sahib with a ropeway for better pilgrim access. The government also decided on annual commemoration of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons’ martyrdom. These
UN rapporteurs raised concerns about India’s voter list revision process and alleged exclusion of minorities. Election Commission officials strongly refuted these allegations, calling them unfounded and unwarranted. The poll panel asserted that the special intensive revision process was transparent and constitutionally sound. They stated ample opportunities were given to electors to challenge any exclusions. The
‘Part of the problem solved by setting up special courts’
Police allege a daughter conspired with relatives to kill her mother for property. The victim’s brother now claims her father’s death also warrants investigation. He suggests the daughter and her paternal cousins may have orchestrated the father’s demise. Family members were allegedly prevented from seeing the father after his hospital discharge. Investigators are examining the
