[ad_1] ASSERTING THAT women are capable of achieving remarkable feats with willpower and support from the government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the fourth phase of Mission Shakti and felicitated several women who have made significant contributions in diverse fields. Adityanath said the state government has taken significant steps in this phase of …
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: More than two decades of legal battle for divorce sought by a former IAF officer, now 89 years old, culminated with the Supreme Court “respecting” the sentiments of the wife, 82, who contended that she did not want to die a divorcee, and rejected the plea of termination of marriage.The couple, based …
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who turned 53 this year, has often faced questions – and occasional quips (see Lalu Yadav) – about his marriage. In the latest such instance, the Congress leader said that he is too busy with his political committments to get married. Rahul Gandhi, who was interacting with women …
[ad_1] The Union government’s move to suspend visas for citizens of Canada – a huge source market for India – may affect peak tourism season, with in-bound travel operators bracing for large-scale cancellations and fearing a spillover effect on overall sentiment. Statistics provided by the Ministry of Tourism show that December is the peak tourist …
Canada visa freeze clouds Indian tourism sector in peak season | India News Read More »
[ad_1] For someone who spent 15 years evading the police, Tarun Jinaraj’s second attempt didn’t quite cut it. Not that he didn’t try. Just as in his earlier stint, when he assumed an elaborate identity to stave off the police, this time, Tarun was a brand new ‘Justin Joseph’, with a dragon tattoo on his …
The artful dodger: A Valentine’s Day murder and a 15-year run | Ahmedabad News Read More »
[ad_1] PRAYAGRAJ: Observing that a Hindu marriage is not valid without the ‘saptapadi’ ceremony (taking seven rounds around the sacred fire) and other rituals, the Allahabad high court has quashed the entire proceedings of a complaint case, where the husband had sought punishment for his estranged wife, alleging that she had solemnized her second marriage …
Hindu marriage not valid without ‘saat pheras’, says Allahabad high court | India News Read More »
[ad_1] In their crisp school uniforms, students convened in the tranquil school courtyard. With heads held high and hands raised, the school premises resonated with a collective oath, recited in Marathi: “We shall not engage in child marriage, either directly or indirectly. We shall neither endorse nor support it…” Every Monday, this ceremony takes place …
In this district, army of schoolkids leads fight against child marriage | Mumbai News Read More »
[ad_1] GUWAHATI: In a fresh crackdown against child marriages, 961 people were arrested in Assam on Tuesday on charges of marrying girls below the permissible age and encouraging or solemnising such illegal unions.It is the second such crackdown by the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government this year. The first drive, in February, netted over 3,000 …
961 arrested for child marriages in Assam | India News Read More »
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The price of commercial LPG refills was raised by Rs 209 on Sunday following an uptick in benchmark rates, but household cylinder rates were kept unchanged.The increase comes after two rounds of reductions in August and September totalling about Rs 250. The move will, however, raise the fuel cost of small eateries, …
Commercial LPG price up ₹209 per cylinder | India News Read More »
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Law Commission has advised against lowering the “age of consent” from the existing 18 years and also suggested amendments in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (Pocso) to introduce guided judicial discretion for sentencing in cases involving “tacit approval” of children who are 16-18 years old.In its report to …
Pocso Act: Law panel seeks shield for couples in 16-18 age group | India News Read More »
