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Child marriage at 9? Iraq's controversial law ignites fiery protests

Iraq's Parliament, largely controlled by a coalition of conservative Shia Muslim parties, is poised to vote on a change that could dismantle the country's 'personal status law'

RIL to invest Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh for clean energy project

These projects are estimated to create 250,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the Andhra Pradesh government

'Very sad experience': Yogendra Yadav slams Air India's poor service

Yogendra Yadav, known for avoiding public airing of personal issues, said he felt compelled to share his recent air travel experience as it 'may be of use to others'

Infiltrators marrying tribals won't get land, says Amit Shah in Jharkhand

Amit Shah, in poll-bound Jharkhand, vowed to curb infiltrators, protect tribal land, tackle corruption, and strengthen tribal welfare under BJP governance

Stuck in traffic? Gurugram to Delhi now takes longer than flying to Mumbai

Why Gurugram's commute is a constant struggle: The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, once a model of seamless connectivity, now battles constant congestion, bottlenecks, and sluggish traffic

Maharashtra polls 2024: Women voters and Maratha quota take centre stage

Maharashtra elections: Party splits, alliances, Maratha reservation, women-focused schemes, agrarian challenges, and unemployment are shaping the narrative of this high-stakes poll

4B movement: How a South Korean feminist wave reached the US shores

Women in the United States are using TikTok and X to link the 4B movement to their struggles under Donald Trump

Devina Mehra urges caution on small-cap stocks, IPO frenzy at BFSI Summit

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, Devina Mehra discusses market volatility, IPO risks, and the importance of data-driven investing

Zomato, Swiggy face CCI probe over allegations of favouring big chains

The CCI found that Zomato signed 'exclusivity contracts' for lower commissions, while Swiggy promised business growth to restaurants listing exclusively on its platform

Swiss burqa ban: What it means as new law takes effect from January 2025

The Swiss government has clarified that the burqa ban will not apply universally

Donald Trump picks Susie Wiles as chief of staff: What is the role about?

Trump's chief of staff pick, Susie Wiles, will oversee White House strategy, coordination, and policy decisions

Data, tech & Bima Sugam to transform insurance sector: Irdai boss at BFSI

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2024, Debasish Panda, Irdai boss, shared his transformative vision for India's insurance sector

Is Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' banned in India? Officials can't find the order

Released in 1988, 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie became one of the most controversial books of the 20th century

Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat; police track suspect to Chhattisgarh

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a death threat today, similar to one actor Salman Khan faced earlier this week

Crisis brewing? BS BFSI experts raise alarm on affordable housing supply

At the BFSI Insight Summit, industry leaders discuss challenges facing affordable housing, citing high demand but developers' reluctance due to costs, approvals, and low profits

Stubble burning penalties soar: Farmers may have to pay up to Rs 30,000

The stricter penalties come in the wake of sharp criticism from the Supreme Court, which had previously termed the earlier penalties 'toothless'

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly erupts over Article 370, fist fight breaks out

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly had passed a resolution advocating for the restoration of special status, a decision opposed by the Bharatiya Janata Party

Chhath Puja rush: Flying to Patna now pricier than a Bangkok getaway

Airlines have attributed the fare hike to increased operating costs during the holiday season, citing factors such as staffing and logistics

NBFCs don't need bank status to succeed, say top leaders at BFSI Summit

Top executives of India's leading NBFCs at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit discussed whether they feel a need to step out from under the shadow of traditional banks

What Donald Trump's 2024 victory means for abortion rights in America

Donald Trump's win in the 2024 presidential election against Kamala Harris raises serious concerns about abortion rights in the United States