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Issuing a slew of directions for the effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court on Friday said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, and right to fully develop and enjoy their childhood. A bench, headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, ordered state and Union Territory governments to appoint officers solely responsible for discharging the functions of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) at the district level. “These officers should not be burdened with additional duties that could impede their focus on preventing child marriage,” the bench said. The bench, also comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was dealing with a public interest litigation (PIL) raising the grievance… Read More »“Child Marriage Deprives Children Of Agency, Autonomy”: Supreme Court

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. The BJP leadership at the centre had earlier ruled out a change in the top post amid the ethnic tension between the valley-dominant Meitei community and the nearly two dozen tribes known as Kukis – a term given by the British in colonial times – who are dominant in some hill areas of Manipur. This is not the first time such speculation over Biren Singh’s post has come up. In the last few years, a group of Manipur MLAs had camped in… Read More »‘Leaked Letter’ By 19 MLAs Sparks Rebellion Buzz Against Manipur Chief Minister

Top-order batter Rachin Ravindra was relieved after New Zealand managed to bag the big wicket of Virat Kohli off the final ball of the third day, and hoped the bowlers will keep piling pressure on India on Saturday. Kohli (70) and Sarfaraz Khan (70 not out) added 136 runs for the third wicket to take India to 231 for three at stumps in the opening Test. But the former Indian skipper fell to Glenn Phillips, edging him to stumper Tom Blundell to bring some respite to the visitors. “It’s pretty hard to crystal-ball gaze into the future. It’s a quality batting line-up on a wicket that’s not doing too much, so it’s important for us… Read More »“Virat Kohli’s Wicket Was Huge”: New Zealand Star Blunt Verdict

<p>Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza, the Palestinian group confirmed on Friday. The death of the 62-year-old leader was announced by Khalil Hayya, the head of Hamas in Gaza, during a televised address.</p> <p>Describing Sinwar as “steadfast, brave and intrepid,” Hayya praised his commitment to the Palestinian cause. “He met his end standing brave, with his head held high, holding his firearm, firing until the last breath, until the last moment of his life,” Hayya stated on the Hamas-affiliated Al-Aqsa TV, as quoted by Al Jazeera. He added that Sinwar’s “martyrdom” alongside other leaders who had fallen before him &ldquo;will only increase the strength and resilience of… Read More »Hamas Confirms Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed By Israeli Army In Gaza, Says ‘Won’t Free Hostages Till…’

Former India cricketer and NCA head VVS Laxman on Friday praised Rohit Sharma for taking ownership of the wrong call at the toss in the first Test against New Zealand, saying that he does a “phenomenal job” in leading by example. Rohit’s decision to bat first in the opening Test backfired horribly as India were shot out for a mere 46 inside 32 overs, recording their third lowest total in 593 Tests and lowest-ever in 293 matches on home soil. The Indian captain fronted the media after end of play on Thursday and acknowledged that he erred in reading the M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch, while citing that not all calls taken by leadership can always… Read More »“Making That Decision…”: India Great’s Take On Rohit Sharma ‘The Leader’