1. Plea in HC claims Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act discriminates against women
A PIL has been moved in the Delhi High Court challenging a provision of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act claiming it discriminates against Muslim women as it allegedly permits the dissolution of a marriage if the husband renounces Islam or converts to another faith, but not if the wife does so.
2. Tablighi Jamaat case: ED raids multiple locations in Delhi, Mumbai
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted multi-city searches in connection with a money laundering case filed against Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, trusts linked to the Jamaat and others, officials said.
3. Army issues advt asking people to share info for probe into encounter killing of 3 'militants'
The Army on Wednesday issued an advertisement in local newspapers asking people to share credible inputs for its probe into the killing of three alleged militants in an encounter last month, following allegations by families in the Rajouri area of Jammu region that as many of their kin were missing from the same place.
4. Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out airports at Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram through public-private partnership (PPP).
5. My conscience will never accept Israel: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a clear and unequivocal stand, saying the founder of the country Muhammad Ali Jinnah had made it clear that until the Palestinians get their due rights, they will not recognise Israel.
6. GST Council to meet on August 27 to discuss compensation payout to states
The GST Council is likely to meet on August 27 to discuss the compensation payout to states and the opinion of the Attorney General on the legality of market borrowing to meet revenue shortfall.
7. On This Day: Debutante PV Sindhu wins Olympic silver, enthrals India
Four years back on this day, August 19, a country starved of Olympic champions got a taste of success in the pinnacle of sporting events, the Olympic Games when PV Sindhu fetched India a silver medal in badminton in Rio de Janeiro. Sindhu's silver came as a fresh air of hope to India's rather desolate campaign in Rio 2016.
8. Koeman replaces Setien as Barcelona manager on two-year deal
Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona manager on a two-year deal, the club announced on Wednesday. The 57-year-old Dutchman will take over from Quique Setien, who was sacked following Barca's 2-8 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
9. Vicky Kaushal, Manushi Chhillar to star in comedy film
Former Miss World turned actor Manushi Chhillar is all set to star opposite actor Vicky Kaushal for an upcoming comedy flick from Yash Raj Films.
10. SSR case: ED summons filmmaker Rumi Jafry
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering case related to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has summoned filmmaker Rumi Jafry for questioning, top officials said.
