Marriage

UP Home Secretary Asked To Clear Stand On 16-Year-Old's Marriage Validity

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

The Supreme Court today summoned the home secretary of Uttar Pradesh after taking note of state government's failure to respond to a plea by a "minor" Muslim girl, who has challenged the Allahabad High Court order which declared her marriage void.

Jennifer Lawrence, Cooke Maroney's NYC Marriage Bureau Pics Spark Wedding Rumours

Entertainment | Edited by Nilanjana Basu | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A Twitter user reportedly recounted a first-hand experience of spotting Jennifer Lawrence, Cooke Maroney outside NYC marriage bureau

Task Force Set Up To Check Child Marriages In Odisha's Koraput District

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 15, 2019

A task force has been constituted in Odisha's Koraput district to check the practice of child marriage, common among the tribal communities in the region, a senior official said.

Weeks After Marriage To Please Rain God, Frogs Divorced To End Downpour

Offbeat | Friday September 13, 2019

Two frogs that were 'married' in Madhya Pradesh to appease the rain god have now been 'divorced' as monsoon continues to wreak havoc in the state.

Hyderabad Cop Says Marriage Proposal Rejected Over Job Timings, Quits

Hyderabad News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

A 29-year old police constable in Hyderabad has quit his job submitted his resignation, citing difficulties in getting married after a woman turned down his marriage proposal, saying that his job required irregular working hours and lacked career growth.

Nalini, Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Convict's Parole Extension Plea Rejected

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 12, 2019

The Madras High Court on Thursday declined to extend parole of S. Nalini, one of the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. She had sought extension till October 15 to complete the marriage arrangements for her daughter.

Mira Rajput On Age Gap With Shahid Kapoor: 'Can Benefit From His Experience'

Entertainment | Edited by Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Wednesday September 11, 2019

"His fluidity towards life is another quality I love. It has helped me ease up a lot," said Mira

Be A "Great Lover": Supreme Court To Muslim Man Who Married Hindu Woman

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 11, 2019

A controversial case of an inter-faith marriage from Chattisgarh was taken up for hearing in Supreme Court this morning.

UP Cop Fires At Girl's Uncle After Marriage Cancelled Over Dowry Demand

Muzaffarnagar News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

A police constable has opened fire at a girl's relative in Budhana town in Muzaffarnagar after his marriage was cancelled over dowry demand, an official said on Monday.

Teen Killed, 3 Injured In Firing At Marriage Function In Punjab: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 8, 2019

A teenager died and three others were injured in a clash between two groups at a marriage function in Punjab's Kotkapura town, police said on Sunday.

Girl Abducted In Pak Not Reunited With Family: Sikh Community Official

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 7, 2019

The alleged abduction and conversion of a Sikh girl and her marriage to a Muslim man in Pakistan has taken a new twist with a top official of the Sikh community organisation clarifying on Friday that she is yet to be reunited with her family.

Gurgaon Call Centre Employee Claims Man Sexually Exploited Her For Months

Gurgaon News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 1, 2019

A BPO employee has alleged sexual exploitation for the last six months by a senior employee of a private company on the pretext of marriage on Saturday.

Delhi Man Allegedly Kills Sex Worker, Chops Body Into 5 Pieces; Arrested

Delhi News | ANI | Sunday September 1, 2019

A 32-year-old man was arrested on Friday by the Delhi Police Special Cell for allegedly murdering a sex worker after she rejected his marriage proposal.

15-Year-Old Allegedly Forced Into Marriage By Relatives In UP: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 31, 2019

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly forced to get married three months ago and kept captive by her cousins in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district, the police said today.

Woman Leaves Husband Who Was 'Obsessed' With UPSC Exam, "Ignored" Her

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 31, 2019

The woman said during counselling that her husband remained confined to himself while preparing for competitive examinations. She said he remained indifferent towards her during their cohabitation.