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Man cannot evade duty to maintain child citing wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

The conspiracy involved identification, recruitment, training, conversion and radicalisation of gullible youth lodged in the prison to execute terror activities in India

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a husband cannot refuse to pay maintenance to his wife or children solely because he was acquitted in a cruelty case lodged by her against him under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC).Justice Gajendra Singh said that the wife and minor child under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) only have to prove that they are unable to maintain themselves and the person from whom they seek maintenance has sufficient means to maintain them.&

The altercation soon escalated, and in a fit of rage, Suraj allegedly picked up a pair of scissors and attacked Laxman, inflicting multiple injuries on his head and hands.

Unrest has erupted in Manipur over the deaths of two children in a suspected rocket attack, prompting a security clampdown in the state.

DMK will ‘surrender’ to BJP leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah after poll defeat, claims the actor-turned-politician

Snigdha P Roy on her Assamese debut, working with a first-time child actor, crafting emotion, and taking the film from short to feature

Survivors said the terrorists, three of them, separated the men from the women and children and shot them at close range before fleeing into dense jungle.

A team from the police station reached the spot soon after receiving the information. With the help of local residents, the bodies were taken out of the well.

The controversy began after BJP MLA from Pichhore, Pritam Lodhi’s younger son, Dinesh Lodhi, allegedly hit five people with his Thar vehicle.

The Supreme Court underscored that such incarceration strikes at the heart of child protection laws and constitutional guarantees

Over the next 10 to 15 years, more than 1 billion young people in developing countries will reach working age. They deserve the income, stability, and hope that only a job can provide

The 65-year-old Ramachandran, on holiday in Kashmir with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, was gunned down by terrorists in an attack that sent shockwaves across the country

Socio economic factors have driven this trend, with 70 per cent of child marriages falling in this age group: Officials

There have been signs of discord among the BJP’s top leadership in Rajasthan

Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi has said that the indefinite strike to demand filling vacancies in government departments can jeopardise life in Vijayapura

Officials took them to the district hospital to determine their age

Thanda Ram, an employee at the plant, was one among 24 people killed in the blast on April 14.

Recalling the incident, Prince shared how a simple childhood moment turned into a life-threatening ordeal.

CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 exams will be held from May 15 to June 1, 2026, for students seeking to improve marks in select subjects.

Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.

Development of over 14,500 PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) to showcase NEP 2020 implementation. Provides green, safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments with emphasis on modern pedagogy.

New short-term military recruitment scheme for soldiers called Agniveers with four-year tenure across Army, Navy, and Air Force. 25% retained permanently after four years; others receive a Seva Nidhi package.

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.

Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Centrally sponsored scheme to universalise access to and improve quality of secondary education (Classes IX-X). Target to achieve 75% enrolment ratio by providing infrastructure, teacher training, and removing gender and socio-economic barriers.

Major expansion of the universal elementary education programme aimed at providing quality education to all children aged 6-14 years. Enhanced funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development across states.