EXPLAINED: 5 | Vintage Vibes

Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline

Congress advisory group on July 15 held a closed door meeting on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in which the overwhelming sentiment was to reject any “uniformity that doesn’t respect India’s diversity”.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Reporters Without Orders Ep 279: Saudi moderate’s India visit, DD News’ skewed reports on UCC

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. 

Newslaundry · Jul 15, 2023

All political parties must clear their stand on UCC, says Raghavulu

Raghavulu demands YSRCP, TDP, JSP clarify stand on UCC; CPI(M) leader calls for equality of women, protection of interests; deplores NDA's failure to control inflation.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

If gender parity is the issue, amend personal law instead of rolling out UCC, says Kadeeja Mumthaz

Dr. Khadeeja Mumtaz explains why amendments to personal laws are necessary rather than the proposed implementation of the UCC. She argues that the BJP's track record and the fear of Hindutva forces make the UCC a scary prospect.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Minister V. Senthilbalaji requested to postpone surgery to cooperate with ED; AIADMK's Palaniswami criticized CM Stalin for assuming role of 'judge'; CM wrote to Union Minister to allot 10,000 MT…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

DMK strongly opposes Uniform Civil Code, says it could have ‘potentially disastrous effect’ on secular ethos, law and order in T.N.

DMK opposes UCC, citing it as antithesis to freedom of religion & rights of minorities. UCC would have "disastrous effect" on secular ethos & law & order. DMK requests Law Commission to recommend Union govt not to implement UCC. UCC would harm Hindu cultures, customs & HUFs.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

In Kerala, Congress is back to square one

The Congress is facing perhaps its worst political crisis in Kerala in recent times

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

The unseemly politics of the Uniform Civil Code

A common civil and penal code would ensure that all are equal under the law

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023