AIIMS can't choose for parents: SC refuses to hear plea against ending minor's pregnancy

Underlining that an unwanted pregnancy cannot be thrust on anyone, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a curative petition filed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), contesting the court's earlier decision to allow a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy. The court said it "will not allow the institution to choose for the parents".

Rajnath meets Italy's Crosetto, sets the course for defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto during which a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27, charting the course for military engagements between the Defence Forces of both countries, was exchanged.

During the meeting, Singh is also learnt to have conveyed India's concerns over transfer of sensitive defence technologies to Pakistan.

Vietnamese President Lam on India visit from May 5 to 7

Vietnam's president to Lam is expected to visit India from May 5 to 7, in what will be his maiden state visit after being elected as the President earlier in April.

MHA updates citizenship rules, tightens norms on dual passports for minors

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) cards, fully online applications, and stricter norms on dual passports for minors.

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress

Civilisations have flourished and perished because of water. India has been witness to that. We will be doing ourselves a big favour if we treat water conservation and management as an existential necessity.

Why SC is looking at the way brain death is certified

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will seek expert opinion from AIIMS doctors on whether there is a need to conduct tests such as electroencephalogram (EEG) and angiogram to declare someone brain dead. The bench was hearing a petition alleging that patients who may not be brain dead are declared so to facilitate organ donation.

One heatwave is over, but more may be on the way

Hundreds of people die every year due to heat-stroke and other heat-related diseases, and thousands fall ill.

These numbers are widely considered to be under-estimates, because not all such cases are reported.

How Ambedkar laid the foundations of India's modern labour legislation

Bhimrao "Babasaheb" Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution and independent India's first Union Law Minister, began his political journey by organising the Independent Labour Party to address the issues of the labouring classes in colonial India.

But his concerns went beyond material conditions. For him, labour must be able to live a life that allows the development of their human, cultural and spiritual potential.

Khamenei says country will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran's Supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Re-public will protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities" as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as US President Donald Trump seeks a wider deal to cement the shaky ceasefire now holding in the war.

Pakistan Navy inducts its first Hangor-class submarine in China

The Pakistan Navy on Thursday commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, armed with state-of-the-art weapons and advanced sensors, at a ceremony held in Sanya, China.

"The commissioning of the first Hangor-class submarine marks another chapter in the time-tested and enriching friendship between Pakistan and China," the army said in a statement.