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India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it is up to Parliament

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world’s most populous country. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against them. Earlier this year, the five-judge bench heard 21 petitions that sought to legalize same-sex marriage. Chandrachud said there were degrees of agreement and disagreement among the justices “on how far we have to go” on same-sex marriages, but a majority of the judges agreed

Same sex marriage: Supreme Court commences pronouncing verdict, says it is for Parliament to effect changes in law

New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) It is for Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act and the Supreme Court can’t make law but only interpret it, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday while pronouncing verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage. Four separate verdicts will be pronounced by the bench. “There are four separate judgements in the matter,” the CJI said and started reading out operative portion of his verdict. Pronouncing the verdict, he said it was “incorrect to state that marriage is a static and unchanging institution.” The five-judge constitution bench comprises the CJI

Sleep is important for good health as diet and exercise

New Delhi, Oct 17 (Mirror): Our sleep quality and quantity affects every single aspect of our lives, from our mood to concentration levels. You may never have given it a second’s thought – but sleep is just as important for good health as diet and exercise. To feel at our best, it’s vitally important to get this one thing right. But with life moving at a faster pace than ever, this is much easier said than done. With upsetting world events and the cost-of-living crisis showing little sign of calming down, it’s no wonder many of us are caving in to that

Former IAS officer, several retired state officials join BJP

Ranchi, Oct 17 (PTI) Former IAS officer Vijoy Kumar Singh and several other retired Jharkhand government officials joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at the state BJP headquarters here. Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi and other senior party leaders, who were present on the occasion, welcomed the new members on Monday. Singh said, “I joined BJP as I wanted to utilise my experience and ability in serving the nation after retirement. Modi ji’s leadership, party’s policies and programmes influenced me to join.” Besides the former IAS, others who joined the party were retired state fire officer Sudhir Kumar Verma, former deputy

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