The Gujarat High Court invalidated a marriage due to the absence of essential Hindu rites and ceremonies, emphasizing that registration alone cannot constitute a valid marriage without solemnization.
Love Island: All Stars 2024 winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare announced their marriage on Instagram, sharing photos of their wedding rings and ceremony. The couple, who met on the spin-off show two years ago, got engaged in Dubai last September.
The Calcutta High Court has directed police to arrest Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel in a rape case and seize his electronic devices to prevent alleged circulation of sensitive material. An FIR was registered against Porel last month at Mogra Police Station, accusing him of physical relations on promise of marriage, recording intimate moments, and threatening the complainant.
In Sumba, Indonesia, a rigid caste system perpetuates illegal slavery, with individuals like Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita working without pay and facing abuse. Despite being outlawed for over 160 years, the practice continues, particularly in the island's east, where slaves are known as 'ata'.
A survey suggesting 1 in 10 Americans experience financial bullying by their partners sparks reader debate, with many distinguishing between responsible budgeting and coercive behavior.
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane questioned Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's third marriage, suggesting it could be seen as 'love jihad'. Rane urged the Hindu community to reconsider supporting such celebrities and their films.
The Allahabad High Court set aside a Family Court order granting maintenance to a woman, ruling she failed to prove she was legally married. However, maintenance for their minor daughter was upheld, citing the father's legal obligation.
Australia vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner faces controversy as estranged wife Monica Wright accuses her of infidelity, naming teammate Georgia Voll. Wright detailed the alleged affair on Instagram after reports of their acrimonious marriage breakdown surfaced.
The Allahabad High Court ruled a man is not liable to pay maintenance to a woman if she was not legally divorced from her first husband when she began living with him. The court dismissed the woman's maintenance claim but upheld maintenance for their daughter, citing the father's duty to support his children.
In Ecuador, a couple married with their Pekingese dog, Luna, stamping her paw print on the marriage certificate as a symbolic witness. This is part of a new policy allowing "pet friendly" weddings, with over 50 couples having married with their pets since May.
UBT leader Vinayak Raut, his son Gitesh Raut, and five others have been booked by Kapurbawdi Police following a complaint by Raut's daughter-in-law, Girija Raut. She alleges physical, mental, and emotional harassment, occult rituals, and administration of unidentified pills since her 2017 marriage.
Sudipta Mondol, a holistic health coach and actress, overcame childhood loneliness, a suicide attempt, an abusive marriage, and parental indifference to find purpose. Her journey, marked by resilience and reinvention, led her to fitness, Parkour, and fame on 'Naked and Afraid India'.
As urban centers see a rise in compact, new-build apartments, homeowners are finding ways to personalize these spaces. From custom finishes and flexible furniture to meaningful decoration, individuals are transforming generic walls into personal sanctuaries, proving that a home's character isn't dictated by budget but by thoughtful choices.
Derryn Hinch, the "human headline" known for his outspoken journalism and political career, has died at 82. Hinch, who served as a senator, was twice jailed for naming sex offenders and had a career marked by controversy, health battles, and a rags-to-riches story.
Jiaying Chen, 33, pleaded guilty in Las Vegas to bigamy and obtaining money under false pretenses, admitting to marrying over a dozen men met online to fund a $300,000 gambling habit. She used fake marriages to swindle victims out of tens of thousands of dollars, often claiming to need money for sick relatives in China.
Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a family court must declare a couple divorced even if talaq was pronounced privately under Muslim Personal Law, provided neither party disputes it. The court stated its role is to record the valid extra-judicial divorce for public record.
A love marriage between two civil services aspirants in Bihar has allegedly turned into a murder case, with police arresting a woman sub-inspector accused of having an extramarital affair with the victim's husband. The victim's brother filed an FIR alleging dowry harassment and murder.
Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal are exploring if his fiancée, Siya Goyal, secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Goyal and Chaudhary are accused of pushing Agarwal off a cliff. Investigators are analyzing chats and questioning the accused to verify the alleged marriage.
Millennials in the US are experiencing the lowest divorce rates in 70 years, attributed to marrying later, prioritizing financial stability, and embracing mental health therapy for relationship issues. This generation actively seeks solutions to marital conflicts and values love above financial or familial approval when choosing a partner.
Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering Ketan Agarwal, claim they were secretly married months ago. Police are verifying this claim and investigating Siya's online searches about a similar murder case prior to the incident.
Police in Pune are investigating the murder of realtor Ketan Agrawal, with his fiancée Siya Goyal as the prime suspect. Sources claim Goyal secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, four months before Agrawal's death. Evidence from mobile data suggests a hidden marriage, casting doubt on Goyal's public engagement and grief.
Police in Pune are investigating the murder of realtor Ketan Agrawal, with his fiancée Siya Goyal as the prime suspect. Sources claim Goyal secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, four months before Agrawal's death, a fact uncovered through digital evidence.
Police are investigating claims that Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal, secretly married Chetan Chaudhary four months before Agrawal's death. The alleged secret marriage, reportedly witnessed by two college friends, was kept hidden from families while wedding preparations for Siya and Ketan were underway. Evidence, including digital footprints and deleted photos, is being sought to corroborate the claim.
