The Uttarakhand high court asked the state government to address a petition challenging the live-in relationship registration format under the UCC, which demands details about past relationships. This requirement has raised privacy concerns and debates over the necessity of such information. The next hearing will be on Friday.
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Fans are speculating about rigging in the NFL as Super Bowl LIX approaches. Cheryl Bosa's Instagram post calling to boycott the event has gone viral. Accusations include refereeing biases favoring the Kansas City Chiefs and marketable storylines. The NFL denies these allegations. Fans are divided, debating whether the Super Bowl is unscripted greatness or staged entertainment.
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Canadian deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned abruptly, citing policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over handling US tariff threats. Freeland, also the finance minister, stressed the need for fiscal prudence against potential trade wars, seemingly criticizing Trudeau's recent tax policies. Her departure, hours before a scheduled financial update, raises questions about Trudeau's leadership and the nation's economic direction.