Morning Digest | India brings back 360 citizens from conflict-torn Sudan; Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, govt. tells SC, and more
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Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, government tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Wednesday argued in the Supreme Court that the right to marry is not an “absolute right” and petitioners cannot compel the state to grant legal status to same-sex marriage through a judicial declaration.
India brings back 360 citizens from conflict-torn Sudan
India on Wednesday evening flew back the first group of citizens who were stranded in crisis-torn Sudan. The development that after several days of preparation that and was enabled with support from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other stakeholders. A civilian Saudia aircraft was used to fly the 360 Indians to Delhi from Jeddah, where they were earlier taken from Port Sudan.
Cabinet approves establishment of 157 new nursing colleges
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved establishment of 157 new nursing colleges “in co-location with the existing medical colleges” established since 2014.
Only half of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana insurance claims settled in two years
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
Madurai Reader’s Mail
Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.
UN report highlights resilience of ISIL and Al-Qaida, with ISIL-K posing a serious threat in Afghanistan and beyond.