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Balod district in Chhattisgarh has made history in India's endeavor to eradicate child marriage. The district has become the first in the country to be officially declared 'child marriage-free.' This...
Amid global Oscar fervor, the Bhojpuri film industry lit up Mumbai with the lavish 7th Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards 2026. The event was a testament to the vibrant talent thriving in regional...
Madhya Pradesh has launched a fresh offensive against child marriage by placing frontline revenue officers at the center of prevention efforts. Patwaris across the state now hold explicit legal...
In a recent statement, NHRC member Priyank Kanungo addressed a controversial marriage involving a social media influencer known as Monalisa at Kumbh Mela 2025. Kanungo suggested that the bride, from...
A viral video from the Mahakumbh turned 16-year-old Monalisa Bhosle into an overnight sensation, but her recent marriage has now ignited a political firestorm in Kerala. BJP leaders are baying for...
What was once touted as Kerala’s shining example of communal harmony has collapsed under the weight of a child marriage revelation. Monalisa Bhosle, the social media sensation from Mahakumbh Mela,...
Odisha has reported at least three such cases every day during the last six years, despite several initiatives taken by the administration, according to government data. Activists working in this...
A minor girl in Bihar was forced into a child marriage by her parents to settle a debt. The girl, aged 16 and a half years, was married to a 33-year-old man. Following the marriage, she faced abuse...
A 16-year-old girl has petitioned the Supreme Court to annul her forced marriage, alleging it occurred against her will. The petition details that she was married to a 32-year-old man and endured...
A decision by the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan has sparked widespread debate across the country. Judge Muhammad Azam Khan ruled that a 15-year-old girl should be allowed to live with her husband....
In a powerful demonstration against child marriage, students from Kanya High School in Chianki Panchayat, Medininagar, recently organized a street play. The impactful performance, held at the...
The concept of live-in relationships is currently a subject of considerable debate in India. Various perspectives emerge from social, legal, and familial viewpoints. Although legally permissible, a...