The state of Assam has seen an 84% decrease in child marriage cases since the first crackdown in February, according to police. Only 710 cases have been registered during the second crackdown, compared to 4,500 cases in February. The Director General of Police, GP Singh, stated that the decline in cases is a positive...
Read MoreA 23-year-old man in Jaipur, identified as Gaurav Gehlot, committed suicide by immolating himself at a cremation ground. Gaurav had a love marriage in 2021 which ended in divorce, leading to a decline in his mental health. His partially charred remains were identified by a ring on his finger. CCTV footage showed Gaurav heading...
Read MoreA special CBI court in Ranchi has sentenced the ex-husband of a national-level shooter to life imprisonment for rape, fraudulent marriage, and attempt to convert her religion. A former registrar of the Jharkhand HC was also sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy. The shooter had met her husband through the registrar, who...
Read MoreA Delhi court has ordered that a copy of the FIR be given to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty in the UAPA case registered against them. The court’s decision came after the Delhi police special cell opposed the pleas. Purkayastha and Chakravarty were arrested following allegations that NewsClick had received...
Read MoreHyderabad is set to host three ICC men’s cricket World Cup matches, bringing back the excitement that was lost over the past 27 years. The city last hosted a World Cup match in 1996, with Mohammed Azharuddin as the captain of the Indian team. The Hyderabad Cricket Association sees this as an opportunity to...
Read MoreWide receivers Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel are expected to play in the Washington Commanders’ game against the Chicago Bears. Dotson had been dealing with an ankle injury, while Samuel had a quad ailment. Their availability is crucial for Washington as they aim to exploit the Bears’ winless start to the season and secure...
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