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Nawazuddin Siddiqui faces family crisis: Actor's elder brother Ayazuddin arrested in Muzaffarnagar. Here's why?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's elder brother, Ayazuddin Siddiqui, has been arrested by the Budhana police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of forgery. Ayazuddin allegedly issued a fake order letter to the consolidation department on behalf of the District Magistrate court in relation to a land dispute with Javed Iqbal. A case was filed against him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Woman Youtuber films video with gun in hand. Uttar Pradesh Police reacts

Simran Yadav's controversial highway dance with a gun prompts investigation and criticism from social media and authorities. The incident raises concerns about gun laws and public safety in India.

NDA is already near 200 seats, on track to get past 400: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is confident that the BJP will achieve its 400-paar figure this election and says the party would win up to 200 of the 283 seats in the first three phases alone. In an interview with Rahul Tripathi and Pranab Dhal Samanta, he says that elections will be held in Jammu & Kashmir ‘according to court dates’ and opposes any reservation based on religion. Excerpts:

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented at earliest, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Speaking to ANI, more than a week after President Droupadi Murmu approved the bill, CM Dhami said, "We had promised the Uniform Civil Code to the people of Uttarakhand. When we went to the people during the 2022 election, we promised that we would implement the UCC soon after the new government was formed. We have kept that promise."

Centre notifies Citizenship Amendment Act rules, four years after Parliament cleared law

​The Citizenship Amendment Act seeks to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants - Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians - from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who had come to India till December 31, 2014.​ The Parliament approved the CAA in December 2019, with the Act subsequently getting Presidential assent from then-President Ram Nath Kovind.

Nothing religious about UCC; not bringing it through back door: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma said, “In UCC there are no customs, precedents. UCC does not deal with ways of worship and is not connected to one’s faith. There is no question of bringing UCC through the back door, we will bring the UCC through the front door.”

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami had tabled the contentious legislation in the house amidst din from the Opposition on Tuesday. With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code. While speaking on the draft CM Dhami said that the bill was prepared in accordance with the Constitution.

Uniform Civil Code is now a reality in Uttarakhand, first state in the country to implement UCC

What's Uniform Civil Code: What does Constitution say about UCC and why it's so controversial in India?

Uniform Civil Code (UCC): The debate over India's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensifies as proponents push for a unified legal framework, while opponents cite concerns over religious diversity and minority rights. Rooted in the Constitution's Directive Principles, the UCC aims to standardize personal laws across religions. However, its implementation remains contentious, entangled in political maneuvering and complex cultural considerations.

Hemant Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal possession' of a dozen Ranchi plots: ED

The criminal case filed by the federal agency against the 48-year-JMM leader emerges from a June 2023 ECIR (ED term for FIR) following raids conducted against state government employee and revenue department Sub-Inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad at various locations in the state.

UCC may bar religious divorce, remarriage on any pre-condition

UCC may take a nuanced position on coparcenary rights of male heirs in the Hindu Undivided Family system, citing equal succession rights for men and women. "Intent and aim of the report is equal rights for women at every front - from marriage to live-in relationships - in order to prevent victimisation, harassment, blackmail, crime and unfair treatment. Hence, the idea of divorce only through judicial proceedings and registration of live-in relationships," said a person in the known.

Two dead in blasts at religious meeting in Kerala; Man from 'same group' claims responsibility

Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar said: "One person has surrendered at Kodakra police station, in Thrissur Rural, claiming that he has done it. His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case... The blast took place in the central part of the hall."

Man puts out video message claiming responsibility for multiple blasts at religious gathering in Kerala

Identifying himself as Martin in the video, which was aired on various TV channels, the man alleged that he took the decision as the teachings of the organisation were "seditious." No one from the organisation has reacted to his allegations. Meanwhile, a person claiming to be a member of the religious group told a TV channel that no such person was part of their organisation presently.

Manipur govt warns against encroachment on religious & abandoned houses, threatens legal action

The Manipur government has issued an order warning against the encroachment of religious or abandoned houses. Any violation of this order will result in legal action and could be considered as contempt of the Supreme Court of India. The government has emphasized the need to protect these properties and prevent their encroachment, as any such incidents could worsen the law and order situation in the state.

Nagaland Assembly adopts a resolution to exempt the state from Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

The Nagaland Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution to exempt the state from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The resolution, supported by BJP MLAs and the Chief Minister, requests the exemption of the state from the UCC. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that he hopes the Centre will not allow itself to compromise on its agreement, or fail to take account of the constitutional provisions for Nagas.

Extended deadline to submit suggestions to Law Commission on UCC ends

On July 14, the law panel extended the deadline for the public to send their views on UCC till July 28, saying the decision was taken following an overwhelming response and numerous requests seeking more time for submitting suggestions.

AIMPLB sends objections to Law Commission on UCC

"National integrity, safety and security and fraternity are best preserved and maintained if we maintain the diversity of our country by permitting minorities and tribal communities to be governed by their own personal laws," the statement issued by the office secretary of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Mohammad Waquaruddin, said.

Supreme Court revisits Uniform Civil Code debate 45 years after Shah Bano's Rs 20 per month alimony judgment

As the years carried on post the ruling, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled in favor of Muslim women being entitled to alimony under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, while also urging the legislature to take the necessary steps towards enacting a Uniform Civil Code. However, the issue remained dormant until a recent PIL seeking the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code was dismissed by the Supreme Court on March 29.

BJP Minority Morcha drive on UCC soon

UCC has been a core agenda of the ruling party and some BJP-ruled states have promised to explore ways of implementing it.

BJP Minority Morcha to launch reach out drive among Muslims on UCC soon

Triple Talaq has been banned by law and there is a raging debate on wearing a hijab in certain institutions. Uniform Civil Code will specially benefit women from the minority community as it removes the patriarchal biases in personal laws regarding adoption, inheritance and marriage rights.

Law Commission initiates fresh consultations on Uniform Civil Code; seeks views from public, religious bodies

"Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said consultation paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over the subject," the panel said in a statement

Assam govt to form committee to investigate whether state govt has authority to prohibit polygamy

The state government stated that the committee will engage in extensive discussions with all stakeholders, including legal experts, to arrive at a well-informed decision.

SC to hear pleas challenging validity of 1991 law on religious places

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a batch of PILs challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law which prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.