Muslim parents sue UK primary school for banning hijab

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 13:34

A primary school in the UK is being sued by Muslim parents after it banned pupils from wearing the traditional Islamic headscarf.

Law banning adoption by US comes into force in Russia

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 17:43

A controversial law which bans adoption of Russian children by American families came into force in Russia Tuesday.

Consensus likely for genuine social media curbs

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 17:38

Should India consider a more pro-active approach to vet social media content?

Centre seeks SC nod for review of guidelines on tiger reserves

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 18:52

The Centre`s affidavit virtually urged the apex court to review its July 24 interim order banning tourism in the core areas of the wild cats until final orders.

Banning TV for kids may not be a great idea

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 13:45

Banning television actually makes children less active, researchers say.

Brit judge under fire for banning ‘love’ in courtroom

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 13:47

A judge in Yorkshire has come under fire after banning defendants from referring to female court staff as “love”.

Centre rules out banning export of iron ore

Last Updated: Monday, August 16, 2010, 16:14

The government Monday ruled out banning export of iron ore from the country.

Govt to consider banning of Sanatan: Goa Home Minister

Last Updated: Friday, August 6, 2010, 00:20

Goa government will decide on banning Sanatan Sanstha after examining the charge-sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency against the right-wing outfit in the Margao blast case, Home Minister Ravi Naik said today.

HC directs Centre, Kerala govt to give views on banning PFI

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 21:57

Kerala High Court today directed the Union and state governments to inform their views on banning the Popular Front of India.

BJP Govt withdraws bill banning cow slaughter

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 18:43

BJP Government in Karnataka on Wednesday suo motu withdrew the controversial Karnataka Cow Slaughter Prevention and Livestock Protection (amendment) Bill 2009 in the wake of criticism against ban on cow slaughter.