| Western sanctions narrowing India’s options for Iran oil India may be staunchly opposed to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, but is caught in a bind since it cannot afford to substantially cut back energy imports from Iran. |
| Muslim scholars seek triple talaq ban, tab on polygamy The national consultation on the codification has prepared a revolutionary draft which, among other things, bans triple talaq and restricts polygamy. |
| NICL scam: CBI files charges against Reliance Industries Limited The CBI has also sought prosecution sanction against five serving NICL employees, according to a status report from the Central Vigilance Commission. |
| International outcry over Russia-China veto on Syria Western and Arab powers on Saturday reacted angrily to Russia and China's veto of a Security Council resolution on the Syria crisis. |
| 2G: Inadvertent act is not conspiracy, says judge Special CBI court judge OP Saini's order delineates a criminal conspiracy and an act of innocence even if the latter means financial loss to the public exchequer. |
| Central scheme to help deserted NRI women Alarmed by the plight of deserted NRI women, the Centre has drafted a policy to protect them as well as provide them with financial help to fight legal battles. |
| 'Maoist movement may end up as a bloody civil war' Swedish author and columnist Jan Myrdal — known for his close interaction with Indian Maoists since the '80s — admits that he is unable to gauge where the radical Left movement, led by CPI (Maoist) chief Ganapathy, is headed for. |