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"Child Marriage Deprives Children Of Agency, Autonomy": Supreme Court

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

Issuing a slew of directions for the effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, and right to fully develop and enjoy their childhood

'Leaked Letter' By 19 MLAs Sparks Rebellion Buzz Against Manipur Chief Minister, Again

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024, Guwahati/New Delhi

Local media reports of a purported letter allegedly written by 19 BJP MLAs in Manipur to their party's central leadership has again sparked a buzz over rebellion against Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

On Roads "Better Than US" Question, Madhya Pradesh Minister's "Impractical" Reply

Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday October 18, 2024, Bhopal

Seven years after then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted that the roads in Madhya Pradesh are better than those in the United States, a minister from his party has taken a more cautious approach.

MK Stalin Asks Centre To Recall Tamil Nadu Governor In Row Over Anthem

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday October 18, 2024, Chennai

Tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and governor rose significantly on Friday after Chief Minister MK Stalin said a line with the word 'Dravida' was skipped when the Tamil anthem was sung at an event attended by Governor RN Ravi.

Opinion | BJP May Have An Opportunity In Jharkhand

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday October 18, 2024

The BJP has been bolstered by the return of former CM Babulal Marandi. His party, JVM(P), won three seats with a 5.5% vote share in 2019 and harmed the BJP's chances in two seats during the assembly polls.

Adani Group Donates Rs 100 Crore For Skills University In Telangana

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024

The Adani Foundation, which is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Adani Group, has donated Rs 100 crore to the Telangana government for the establishment of a university that will help young people develop industry-specific skills.

BJP's Huge Membership Drive In Madhya Pradesh Hit By False Data Row

Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday October 18, 2024, Bhopal

The BJP has announced a milestone in its membership campaign in Madhya Pradesh, claiming to have crossed the 1.5-crore member mark.

"We Aren't Police...": RBI Chief Day After 4 Firms Banned From Giving Loans

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said that the central bank does not act like a policeman, but it maintains tight vigil on financial market and takes regulatory action whenever necessary.

Haryana To Implement Supreme Court Order On SC/ST Sub-Categorisation Immediately

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 18, 2024, Chandigarh

The Haryana cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Saini in its first meeting today decided to formally accept the Supreme Court's decision regarding the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes reservations.

Delhi Ex Minister Satyendar Jain Leaves Jail, Chief Minister Greets Him

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has been granted bail by a local court in a money laundering case. Mr Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over two years ago.

Video: Yamuna Blanketed In Toxic Froth, Delhi Air Quality Remains Poor

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

In a double whammy for the national capital, the average air quality index remained in the poor category at 293 on Friday and severe frothing was reported in the Yamuna, with parts of the river remaining blanketed in white.

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena Won't Discuss Seat-Sharing With Congress's Nana Patole: Sources

Reported by Rounak Mohan Kukde | Friday October 18, 2024, Mumbai

In a sign of differences between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and the Congress just a month before the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the regional party has said that it will not hold seat-sharing discussions with state Congress chief Nana Patole.

5 Tripura Cops Arrested After Man's Death Due To Alleged Custodial Torture

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday October 18, 2024, Guwahati

Five cops have been suspended and arrested in Tripura after the death of a 34-year-old tribal man due to alleged custodial torture.

Opinion | Sangh's Call For Collective Strength And United India

Rajiv Tuli, Prashant Barthwal | Friday October 18, 2024

Bhagwats speech is not just a commentary on the present; it is a vision for the future.

Top Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail To Prajwal Revanna's Mother In Kidnapping Case

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to set aside the anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of suspended JD(S) leader and rape accused Prajwal Revanna.