No birth date, no wedding? Maharashtra govt mulls big rule to crack down on child marriages
Maharashtra government is considering a new measure to curb child marriages by making it mandatory to print the birth dates of both the bride and groom on wedding invitation cards. The proposal is currently under examination by the state government as part of its broader efforts to reduce child marriage cases and strengthen age verification before weddings.
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‘Asked to attend an Indian wedding…’: American traveller’s moment with Jaipur royalty goes viral
Travellers often hope for authentic cultural experiences when visiting a new country. For one Korean content creator exploring Jaipur, that experience arrived in the most unexpected way possible.
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Kolkata warehouse collapse: Three dead, 21 rescued so far, CM Suvendu reviews rescue operation | Key points
At least three people died and 21 trapped people rescued as a three-storey under-construction warehouse in the Taratala area of west Kolkata collapsed on Wednesday afternoon. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reviewed the rescue operation and said around 12-18 people are trapped inside and they have come in contact with the Indian Army.
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Yogi govt’s big action after Lucknow blaze: Over 100 coaching centres face action over safety violations in UP
In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow that claimed as many as 15 lives, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a massive statewide inspection drive targeting coaching institutes and educational establishments. Acting on the strict directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, joint teams comprising officials from the police, district administration, fire department, development authorities and electrical safety agencies have begun extensive inspections across districts.
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PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion: ‘We share grief…’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (June 23) received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in a tragic gas explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. The Qatari Amir conveyed his condolences over the loss of Indian lives in the accident.
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Govt tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, revises penalties on foreign funding violations: Key changes explained
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revised the compounding penalties for several violations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) relating to the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), according to a gazette notification. The orders were notified by the ministry on Monday under powers conferred by section 41(1) of the Act.
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England name playing XI for third Test gainst New Zealand, Ben Stokes makes much awaited return
The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) have come forward and announced their playing XI for the upcoming third Test against New Zealand. It is worth noting that the series is at a standstill currently, with England having won the first Test and New Zealand winning the second.
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Stampede reported at Jharkhand’s JSCA Stadium during the Jharkhand T20 final in Ranchi
In a major development, a stampede-like situation has been reported in Ranchi at the JSCA Stadium during the final of the Jharkhand Premier League. Several people have been reported as injured, with three of them being in a serious condition.
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Tenant asks for extension, Bengaluru landlord’s heartwarming ‘Tussi na jao’ text goes viral
There may be one thing that people of Bengaluru discuss as passionately as their traffic problem: landlords. Complaints about skyrocketing rent prices, tough regulations and other housing-related issues often take centre stage in discussions on the city’s social media platforms.
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Mamata camp stakes claim on TMC leadership, says it informed EC ahead of rival group
In a significant development, the battle for control of the TMC escalated on Tuesday bas Mamata Banerjee’s camp on Tuesday claimed that it finalised a revamped National Working Committee (NWC), and communicated the new organisational structure to the Election Commission before a rebel faction removed her as party chairperson and unveiled a rival leadership line-up.
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