Christians at crossroads: Will UDF hold its traditional base? | India News

As the April 9 assembly elections in Kerala approach, the state’s political landscape is intensely focused on minority communities, particularly the Christian electorate. For decades, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has relied on Christian voters, especially the Syrian Christian population in central Kerala, to secure key constituencies. However, in 2026, this traditional alignment is being…

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Sabarimala case: Can non-devotees challenge temple customs? SC asks Centre | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre whether individuals who are not devotees of Lord Ayyappa can challenge the customs of the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. The observation came during hearings by a nine-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on petitions concerning women’s entry into religious places…

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‘Not good law’: Centre questions adultery, same-sex relationship verdicts in Supreme Court | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalising adultery and same-sex consensual relationships were based on a “subjective” interpretation of constitutional morality and should be considered “not a good law.“The submissions were made before a nine-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during hearings on…

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After US-Iran 2-week ceasefire, EAM Jaishankar to visit UAE to boost strategic ties | India News

EAM Jaishankar (File photo) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit United Arab Emirates later this month, announced the ministry of external affairs on Wednesday.“EAM will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from 11 to 12 April 2026,” said the MEA. Watch Jaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push…

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