Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh toppers in child marriage, awareness and socio-economic measures needed: SC

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on July 11, 2024
The Union government disclosed alarming data on child marriages in India, with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and West Bengal reporting the highest number of incidents. Efforts to prevent such marriages have been made, but prosecution of offenders remains low. Supreme Court considers education and welfare initiatives to combat this...

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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

State in southeastern India
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel announced plans to protest and challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Supreme Court, expressing little hope for justice. He..
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A goldsmith, his wife, and their two sons were found dead in their house in Madakasira, Andhra Pradesh, suspected to have died by suicide due to mounting debts...
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Tamil Nadu

State in southern India
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin declared the Centre's rejection of the state's Bill seeking NEET exemption a 'dark chapter in federalism.' The Bill, which..
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Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai stated on Friday that the party's leader would be chosen unanimously, and clarified that he is not a contender. This..
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it threatens religious harmony and minority rights. He plans to challenge the..
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin pointed out that the state Assembly had already passed a resolution House on March 27, against the proposed amendment as it would..
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, stating that the amendments might harm..
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Karnataka

State in southern India
A woman was sexually assaulted near KR Puram Railway Station in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Wednesday, i.e., April 2, reported India Today.
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In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has denied X Corp's plea for interim relief against the Karnataka government's decision to block..
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Karnataka's Bengaluru witnessed light to moderate rain showers on Thursday, i.e., April 3, bringing much-needed relief from soaring temperatures.
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During a Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, BJP MP Anurag Thakur highlighted the alleged involvement of a Congress leader in the 2012 Karnataka..
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh refuted claims of historical northern dominance over the south, calling them misleading. He highlighted the significant..
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West Bengal

State in Eastern India
The Supreme Court's annulment of over 25,000 teacher recruitments by the West Bengal government is expected to expedite the Enforcement Directorate's..
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Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal. The..
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A X user claimed the video is from Malda, where people from a particular faith attacked Hindus with stones and set their vehicles on fire.
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At least seven people, including four children and two women, lost their lives in a gas cylinder explosion in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The..
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BJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's..
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Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 sparked large-scale protests across India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, after it cleared Parliament. Leaders of AIMIM..
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