The suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Kheda has uncovered a child marriage case, leading to charges against both sets of parents under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Investigations revealed that Jankikumari Chunara and her husband, Anand, were underage at the time of their marriage in March 2023.
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Chahat Pandey's emotional reunion with her mother on Bigg Boss 18 highlighted concerns about Avinash Mishra's derogatory comments. Her mother criticized both Avinash and the show’s makers for ignoring the issue, expressing her disapproval of Avinash's character. She also addressed Eisha’s inappropriate remarks and declared that Chahat should never work with Avinash even for Rs 1 crore.
Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates the return of the Champions Trophy, being held for the first time since 2017. India, starting their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai, will also face Pakistan and New Zealand in group-stage matches. Kohli appreciates the high competition level and aims to continue his form from the previous ODI series against England.
Olympic medallist PV Sindhu married entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends in Udaipur. The wedding included traditional rituals and a lively Sangeet ceremony. Sindhu, known for her illustrious badminton career, recently won the Syed Modi International, adding to her multiple accolades and titles.
Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi further accused Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla of making an unsubstantiated remark and not allowing him to respond, leading to an adjournment of the House. Gandhi expressed frustration over being consistently prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha, particularly about the Kumbh Mela and unemployment.
India is accelerating the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, AMCA, to counter emerging threats from Pakistan and China. A top-level committee is working on strategies to improve efficiency and shorten production timelines, with a focus on greater private sector involvement.
A 23-year-old ex-driver was arrested in Sitapur after secretly filming a couple bathing and threatening to release the footage unless they paid Rs 6 crore. The individual, identified as Sudhir Kashyap, had installed a spy camera in the bathroom due to resentment over being fired six months prior.
The Tamil Nadu government, led by M K Stalin, plans to file a review petition against the Supreme Court's ruling banning domicile-based reservation in PG medical courses. This decision threatens the state's 69% reservation policy and affects quotas for in-service candidates and minorities.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling Rs 17.3 crore worth of gold and cash at Bengaluru airport. Ranya, daughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, was intercepted with gold strapped to her body. A raid at her apartment revealed designer gold ornaments and cash. The investigation now extends to a Bengaluru jewelry boutique.
The Reserve Bank of India aims to double investment limits for individual foreign investors in listed firms to 10%, with a view to enhance capital inflows. This move, confirmed by senior officials, seeks to extend privileges formerly exclusive to overseas Indians.