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Assam police cracks down on child marriages, over 800 arrested
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Hemana Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, posted on X, “In a massive crackdown against child marriage, Assam Police has arrested over 800 accused persons in a special operation which began in the early hours of dawn. The number of arrests is likely to rise.”
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Researchers discover impact of parental relatedness on type 2 diabetes, ot
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a recent study, close family marriages, or consanguinity, may raise the chance of developing common conditions including type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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"Govt committed to crackdown on child marriages": Assam Dy Speaker
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Earlier, Assam police arrested around 5,000 people during the first phase and arrested 15 clerics for their alleged role in child marriages.
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Assam: 15 fake 'Kazis' arrested for conducting child marriages
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"The arrested persons are fake Kazis, and they illegally conducted marriages, including minors. In one register, we found that one of the arrested persons had illegally conducted 150-200 marriages in the district. They also conducted child marriages. Our investigation is on," Samir Baruah
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Hong Kong court rules in favour of same-sex relationships; falls short of
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a partial victory for the LGBTQ activists, Hong Kong’s top court on Tuesday ruled in favour of same-sex couples asking the government to create ‘legal recognition’ for them, CNN reported.
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Extreme weather events associated with increase in child marriage: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
One of the unexpected effects of severe weather around the world that most people may ignore is an increase in teenage marriages.
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Children from void, voidable marriages can claim rights in parents' proper
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra held that a child under Section 16(1) and Section 16(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) would be a legitimate kin under the Hindu Succession Act (HSA).
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Extreme weather events linked to higher child marriage: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
One of the negative consequences of catastrophic weather incidents around the world that most people might overlook is an increase in underage marriages.
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Afghan girls forced into marriages, education denied
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Following the two years of Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, the lack of opportunities for girls has led them to fall into arranged marriages and denied enrollment in religious schools, reported Khaama Press.
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'Made in Heaven' makers issue clarification after being called out by auth
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
While 'Made in Heaven' season second is being appreciated for touching upon themes like casteism, physical abuse, colour discrimination, same-sex marriages, author Yashica Dutt claimed that the makers have used her work without consent.
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BR Ambedkar's grandson lauds Radhika Apte's portrayal of Dalit woman in '
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The show touched upon themes like casteism, physical abuse, colour discrimination, same-sex marriages and whatnot. But the show’s fifth episode 'The Heart Skipped a Beat', which stars Radhika Apte, is being particularly appreciated by people for showing a Dalit wedding.
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Assam to recognize Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Assam Government on Wednesday, decided to formulate the Assam Anand Marriages Registration Rules, 2023 "as a mark of recognition to the customs of Assam's Sikh community".
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