Marriage

Video: Man Gets Kicked In The Face, Falls Into Water In Proposal Gone Wrong

Offbeat | Monday September 28, 2020

A man's marriage proposal was ruined by a runaway boat that sent him tumbling into water. A video of the proposal gone wrong was shared on Twitter by Theo Shantonas, where it has gone viral with thousands of views and puzzled comments.

Man Kidnapped, Strangled By In-Laws In Dishonour Killing: Telangana Cops

Telangana News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Stela Dey | Friday September 25, 2020

A 28-year-old man was brutally murdered in Telangana allegedly by his in-laws who had objected to his marriage to their relative. The couple belonged to different castes and the victim's wife says they got married against the wishes of her father.

UN Report Takes Note Of Initiatives In India To Combat Child, Forced Marriages

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 24, 2020

A report of the UN Secretary General on child and forced marriages has taken note of national policies and capacity-building initiatives taken in India to promote gender and child-sensitive health services, including for girls subjected to such alliances, and "promising experiences" about supporting those affected by the practices.

Married Man Opens Fire Outside Ex-Girlfriend's Home For Ignoring Him: Delhi Cops

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 23, 2020

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly opening fire outside the residence of his former girlfriend in southeast Delhi, the police said today. The woman had been ignoring him after his marriage, they said.

Guess The Star Celebrating His Parents' Anniversary With This Throwback

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Tuesday September 22, 2020

The actor's family members often make it to super cool posts on the actor's Instagram

Gareth Bale Bids Farewell To Real Madrid After Loveless Marriage Leaves Lingering Disappointment

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 17, 2020

Gareth Bale is set to for a return to Tottenham Hotspur after his stint at Real Madrid ended largely in disappointment, despite being laden with trophies.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea Challenging Special Marriage Law

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 16, 2020

The Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre on a plea which has challenged validity of some provisions of the Special Marriage Act which require two adults to put personal details in public domain for scrutiny before their wedding and they might have a "chilling effect" on the fundamental right to marry and privacy.

Supreme Court To Examine Special Marriage Act Over Privacy Concerns

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday September 16, 2020

The Supreme Court is to examine whether certain provisions of the Special Marriage Act of 1954 - which allows personal records to be available to the public during the 30-day notice period before the marriage - violate the individual's right to privacy

Cardi B Files For Divorce From Rapper Offset After 3 Years Of Marriage

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 17, 2020

The couple had already been through a well-publicized rough patch that resulted in her announcing their break-up almost two years ago

"Our Laws, Values Don't Recognise Same-Sex Marriage": Centre To Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 14, 2020

The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that marriage between same-sex couples was "not permissible" as it is not recognised by "our laws, legal system, society and our values."

"Pay 15 Lakhs Or Will Blow Up Wedding Hall": Man Arrested 5 Years After Threat

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 12, 2020

A 36-year-old man, who tried to extort Rs 15 lakh from a businessman and was on the run since 2015, has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district, police said on Saturday.

Uttarakhand Couple Shot Dead Allegedly By Woman's Family For Marrying Against Wishes: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 8, 2020

A woman and her husband were shot dead in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district allegedly by her father and brother, who were against the marriage, police said today.

4 Arrested For Forcibly Marrying Two Sisters In UP's Muzaffarnagar: Police

India News | Press Trust India | Monday September 7, 2020

Police have arrested four people in connection with the forcible marriage of two sisters against their will.

Man, 38, Arrested For Duping Women On Matrimonial Sites

Delhi News | Press Trust India | Saturday September 5, 2020

A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly duping several women on the pretext of marriage, police said on Saturday.

Man Kills 7-Year-Old Over Failed Marriage Proposal To His Sister: Cops

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 30, 2020

A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a seven-year-old brother of a woman whose family had rejected his marriage proposal in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, police said Sunday.