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Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline

Congress advisory group on July 15 held a closed door meeting on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in which the overwhelming sentiment was to reject any “uniformity that doesn’t respect India’s diversity”.

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 279: Saudi moderate’s India visit, DD News’ skewed reports on UCC

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Samastha sees bid to trigger conflicts in the name of Uniform Civil Code

The Samastha Kerala Jam-Iyyathul Ulama led by the Kanthapuram faction on Friday alleged that there were attempts to create conflicts in society in the name of implementing Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The Hindu

Law Commission extends deadline for submitting views on UCC till July 28

The Law Commission extended deadline for the public to submit views on the Uniform Civil Code till July 28, a two-week extension from the initial deadline on July 14, after overwhelming response from the public.

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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC

Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC; accuses BJP of seeking to vitiate communal atmosphere and reap political dividends with the exercise

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All political parties must clear their stand on UCC, says Raghavulu

Raghavulu demands YSRCP, TDP, JSP clarify stand on UCC; CPI(M) leader calls for equality of women, protection of interests; deplores NDA's failure to control inflation.

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In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

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If gender parity is the issue, amend personal law instead of rolling out UCC, says Kadeeja Mumthaz

Dr. Khadeeja Mumtaz explains why amendments to personal laws are necessary rather than the proposed implementation of the UCC. She argues that the BJP's track record and the fear of Hindutva forces make the UCC a scary prospect.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Minister V. Senthilbalaji requested to postpone surgery to cooperate with ED; AIADMK's Palaniswami criticized CM Stalin for assuming role of 'judge'; CM wrote to Union Minister to allot 10,000 MT…

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DMK strongly opposes Uniform Civil Code, says it could have ‘potentially disastrous effect’ on secular ethos, law and order in T.N.

DMK opposes UCC, citing it as antithesis to freedom of religion & rights of minorities. UCC would have "disastrous effect" on secular ethos & law & order. DMK requests Law Commission to recommend Union govt not to implement UCC. UCC would harm Hindu cultures, customs & HUFs.

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In Kerala, Congress is back to square one

The Congress is facing perhaps its worst political crisis in Kerala in recent times

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The unseemly politics of the Uniform Civil Code

A common civil and penal code would ensure that all are equal under the law

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‘Doval sahib, we love you’: At Delhi event with Saudi moderate, a packed hall, praise for India and NSA

“We love you, sir.” Sirajuddin Qureshi, president of India Islamic Cultural Centre was addressing national security adviser Ajit Doval, lauding him for his outreach efforts for the Muslim community.

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BJP’s past a reason for concerns over UCC, says Benoy Vishwam

The track record of the Bharatiya Janata Party of harassing minorities is the reason for apprehensions about UCC, says the Left MP

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UCC not a Muslim-only issue, says CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary

CPM has invited leaders of Christian congregations, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes to the national seminar being organised in Kozhikode on July 15.

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As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on July 11.

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BJP trying to revive NDA as winning in 2024 will not be easy: Omar

The BJP is trying to revive the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2024 general election as winning the polls will not be as easy as it wants to project, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah claimed in Srinagar.

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UDF rules out any concord with CPI(M) on UCC

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ruled out any concord with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] in its attempt to forge an eclectic front against the Centre’s bid to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

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DD News passes off BJP members as ‘common Muslim citizens’ batting for UCC

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil Code last week, everyone’s got an opinion on it – from editorials to political parties to social groups.

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BJP ally NPP to oppose implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the National People’s Party to oppose the immediate implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the northeastern State.

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CPI(M)’s attempt to divide IUML from UDF will never work: K. Sudhakaran

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President K. Sudhakaran said that the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will not fall into the trap set by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and they will never leave the United Democratic Front.

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UDF passes a political stress test with IUML spurning CPI(M)’s bid to forge a broad anti-UCC front

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition seems to have survived a crucial political stress test

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IUML turns down CPI(M) invitation to attend anti-UCC seminar

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has turned down an invitation by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] to attend a seminar on the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

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BJP ally NPP to oppose implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) has decided to oppose the immediate implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the northeastern state.

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