Kochi, July 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday declined to grant protection from arrest to the husband of the viral Kumbh Mela artist in the child marriage case registered against him, directing him to seek appropriate relief before the Madhya Pradesh High Court.The order comes as a significant setback to the accused, Mohammed Farmaan Khan, who is facing allegations of contracting a marriage with a minor.The High Court refused to entertain his plea seeking protection from coercive action…
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Gandhinagar, June 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ‘Bharat Taxi’ was founded on a fundamentally different philosophy from existing app-based ride-hailing platforms, arguing that the cooperative initiative recognises drivers as “Sarathis” rather than merely service providers. Addressing thousands of taxi operators at the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, HM Shah said the distinction reflected the cooperative movement’s approach to dignity and ownership…
Kochi, June 20 (IANS) The Kerala High Court directed the police to ensure protection for the girl who became a viral sensation during the Kumbh Mela. The order came after she approached the court claiming that her life was under threat in her hometown in Madhya Pradesh.The court issued the order on a petition filed by the girl, directing the Station House Officer of the Central Police Station, here to provide necessary security.The girl told the court that she was alive only because she was stay…
Amaravati, June 2 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to organise the Godavari Pushkaralu-2027 on a grand scale, showcasing the state’s rich cultural, historical and spiritual heritage. Emphasising the importance of spiritual tourism, the Chief Minister noted that the Godavari river basin is home to numerous sacred temples and pilgrimage centres, making the Pushkaralu an excellent opportunity to promote spiritual tourism and boost economic ac…
Kochi, June 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by Kumbh Mela social media sensation Monalisa Bhosle and her husband, Mohammed Farmaan Khan, in a case that has evolved from an interfaith marriage into a complex legal and political controversy spanning two states. Justice Kauser Edappagath indicated that orders are likely to be pronounced on Wednesday after a hearing marked by sharp exchanges over the legality of the marriage, the age…
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar was an opportunity for the state to set an ideal example of public service, adding that funds would not be a problem for its successful organisation.He announced a fund of Rs 5 crore for each Akhada to ensure all facilities for the Akhadas, Rs 15 lakh each for smaller institutions, payment of electricity bills of Akhadas through the authority, and compensatio…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday criticised the Maharashtra government for not inviting the opposition and others to the ‘Dharmadhvaja’ (religious flag) hoisting event at the historic Shri Kalaram Temple in Nashik. The party said that a grand ceremony to hoist the ‘Dharmadhvaja’ (religious flag) was held at the historic Shri Kalaram Temple in Maharashtra’s Nashik on Wednesday, marking a precursor to next year’s Simhastha Kumbh Mela. However, it felt…
Kasargod, April 25 (IANS) A court-directed police probe has been initiated into an alleged child marriage in Thrikkaripur, Kasaragod, with four persons, including the groom and a local elected representative, booked under relevant laws. According to the First Class Judicial Magistrate Court, Hosdurg, the Chandera Police registered the case following a report by the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, who found prima facie evidence that a 16-year-old girl was married to a 28-year-old expatriat…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday raised serious concerns over multiple issues, including the filing of an FIR against social media users, an alleged minor’s marriage, and suspected child trafficking, asserting that the Commission will take appropriate action in all cases.Speaking to IANS, Kanoongo said the Commission has taken note of reports that some social media users shared information related to the expenditure of the Membe…
Khargone, April 12 (IANS) Mother of Monalisa Bhosle, who gained public attention after the Kumbh Mela, said on Sunday that her daughter was a minor and was allegedly “lured and taken away”. Speaking to IANS, Monalisa’s mother, Lata Bhosle said, “My daughter is a minor. They lured her and took her away.”Accusing Monalisa’s husband Farman Khan, she said, “He (Faman Khan) said that your daughter will get a big movie. He had even said that if Monalisa’s birth certificate is made everything will be c…