Uniform Civil Code: News

Karnataka elections 2023: BJP manifesto promises Uniform Civil Code, NRC

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, "Praja Dhwani," on Monday for Karnataka, which goes to polls on May 10.

31 Jan 2023

Bollywood

'Don't let anybody shame you': Kangana Ranaut tells Uorfi Javed

Actor Uorfi Javed has often found herself in the midst of controversies for her sartorial choices. However, the former Bigg Boss OTT participant has found a new supporter and it is none other than the Queen of Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut.

Rajya Sabha: Uniform Civil Code Bill faces resistance from Opposition

As Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirodi Lal Meena tabled The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill 2020 on Friday in the Rajya Sabha as a Private Member Bill, chaos broke out in the Upper House with protests from the opposition parties.

30 Oct 2022

Himachal Pradesh

#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Uniform Civil Code that is heating Gujarat politics

The Gujarat government has decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state ahead of assembly polls.

28 Oct 2022

Narendra Modi

PM Modi proposes 'one nation, one uniform' for police

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed uniformity in the dress code of police across the states in the country.

12 Feb 2022

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand CM Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday promised to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the state if his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power in the upcoming elections.

09 Jul 2021

India

Delhi High Court supports Uniform Civil Code. What is it?

The Delhi High Court on Friday supported the need for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India and asked the central government to take necessary steps in this regard, reports say.

People from other faiths shouldn't question Muslim law: Muslim Body

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has approached the Supreme Court seeking impleadment of a PIL which sought a ban on Islamic practices like Nikah Halala and polygamy, saying that practices of one faith shouldn't be questioned by those belonging to others.

18 Jun 2019

India

What India expects from Modi 2.0?

Call him what you may, but Narendra Modi's achievements are worth celebrating.

24 May 2019

India

India chooses Modi 2.0: 6 lessons 2019 elections taught us

India created history on Thursday after giving an astounding mandate to BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

01 May 2019

Twitter

Hinduphobia is real, and NaMo needs to act now

In less than 24 hours, three seemingly unrelated events happened: a) The Print wrote a condescending article on Hindu statues b) Twitter, once again, blocked a pro-right account @TrueIndology c) I met a girl who was "center of left" but didn't know what it means.

Muslim Board tells HC it will issue advisory against triple-talaq

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has informed the Supreme Court that it would issue guidelines on triple-talaq. It said it will advise Qazis to apprise couples not to resort to triple-talaq.

AIMPLB agrees to making triple talaq optional in nikahnama

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has adopted a conciliatory position regarding triple talaq.

17 Oct 2016

Sydney Cricket Ground

What made news last week?

Political turmoil over the Uniform Civil Code continues unabated in India.