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Parents should be kept informed about live-in couples aged 18-21, says Uttarakhand's UCC panel
A committee in Uttarakhand tasked with framing rules for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has revealed its approach to protecting data privacy while implementing mandatory registration of live-in relationships and marriages. The committee, led by Shatrughna Singh, aims to safeguard the privacy of data provided during registration.
Know why Julia Roberts and Danny Moder live separately
Julia Roberts, at 56, discussed her youthful looks and marriage challenges with Danny Moder. Her career growth and family adjustments pose ongoing personal and professional challenges for the couple.
I am running the race, going to win again: Biden at Wisconsin rally
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his candidacy for the upcoming November 5 election, addressing doubts following his recent debate performance. In a Wisconsin rally, Biden emphasized his achievements, including job creation and healthcare improvements, while dismissing concerns about his age. He expressed determination to defeat Donald Trump again, calling for unity and support. Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria endorsed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, praising their commitment to democracy and resilience in challenging times.
In China, dog and cat weddings soar as govt struggles to encourage human marriages
Pet weddings are gaining popularity in China as government policies struggle to encourage human marriages amid a declining population and low birth rates. In 2023, spending on pets rose to 279.3 billion yuan ($38.41 billion). Owners are splurging on lavish ceremonies, with professionals catering to the trend. Many young Chinese, delaying their own marriages, celebrate their pets instead.
Joe Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
Like many people his age, Biden, 81, has long experienced instances in which he mangled a sentence, forgot a name or mixed up a few facts, even though he could be sharp and engaged most of the time. But in interviews, people in the room with him more recently said that the lapses seemed to be growing more frequent, more pronounced and more worrisome.
Breast cancer cause: How to identify symptoms, precautions, and why it's rising among young women
Hina Khan Breast Cancer (Google Trends): Actress Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and has begun treatment. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, with rising cases, especially among younger women due to lifestyle factors. Early detection through self-examinations and mammograms, along with a healthy lifestyle, is crucial for successful treatment and reducing risk.
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Nearly 70% health claim users opting for reimbursement mode don't have enough liquid savings to pay bills: Survey
A recent study highlighted challenges faced by health insurance policyholders opting for reimbursement, often resorting to borrowing or dipping into savings for medical bills. Despite expanded coverage, 68% lacked adequate savings for expenses. Cashless treatment remains preferred, with 89% satisfaction, compared to 79% for reimbursements. Delays post-discharge also impact satisfaction.
Haryana khaps urge govt to ban live-in relationships, make parents' nod mandatory for love marriages
Haryana khaps, including Kandela and Majra, are pushing for legislation requiring parental permission for love marriages and banning live-in relationships to combat rising honour killings. They threatened statewide protests if necessary. They urged the government to introduce bills on these issues, emphasising the importance of parental consent in marriages. They also proposed a decrease in the legal marriage age for girls to 16 years.
India starts preparing for a China-like population problem
Falling fertility rates have left India staring at the spectre of looming demographic challenges that have caused big problems for other Asian powerhouses such as China and Japan. The government is now beginning to plan for an aging India which could be a reality within a decade or two.
Fortifying the Forces: Agnipath scheme may see significant changes following Army survey
The Indian Army is set to implement major changes to the Agniveer scheme following feedback from an internal survey. These changes include extending the service tenure from four to eight years, increasing the retention rate of Agniveers to 60-70%, and raising the induction age for technical services to 23 years. The modifications aim to address concerns about inadequate expertise and improve the scheme’s effectiveness. The proposals will be reviewed by the Prime Minister's Office, with final decisions expected soon.
Bill to raise legal marriage age to 21 for women lapses as 17th Lok Sabha dissolves
Citing provisions of law and Constitution, former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and Constitution expert P D T Acharya told PTI that with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, "the bill has now lapsed". The bill aimed to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to increase the minimum age of marriage of females to 21 years.
Charting the Global Economy: New policies considered to be trade-restrictive hit a record in 2023
The world’s three dominant economies are entering a new, combative phase as the US increasingly uses trade weapons borrowed from China’s playbook.
In the fight between bulls and bears, these set of companies always win: 4 stocks with upside potential of up to 21%
Recently the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the risk of unchecked explosion of future and option trading. Before that, there was a SEBI study, which mentioned that 90 % of the individuals who trade in future and options ( F&O) end up losing money; only 10% are able to make profit. But there is another side to the story. First is that trade volumes in this segment are only going to rise. Second, what is the common between both the losers and winners? They both brokerage to their stock broker and also pay transaction fees to the stock exchange. So, who is the constant and permanent winner? The stock exchange and the stock broker. Yes, policy makers will bring in more checks, but the hard fact is that those checks will only be partially effective for a short period of time as the turnover in the F&O will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. One can control anything, but not the hope and greed on the street.
Vedanta: How an old-age biz is trying to deliver a new-age baby
The complete acquisition of AvanStrate positions Vedanta in the display panel market, with plans to build its own display glass plant in Gujarat. The company is also eyeing partnerships for a potential chip plant. Vedanta's foray into electronics manufacturing, spearheaded by Agarwal's son-in-law Akarsh K. Hebbar, aligns with its core business of metals and mining.
5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more
Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.
Health insurance premium shot up over 25% last year for 52% policyholders, finds survey; here's how the impact can be reduced
Health insurance: Premiums of health insurance policies went up by more than 25% for 52% policyholders in India over the last 12 months. In this article we tell you how this will impact senior citizens and others and how you can take steps to reduce its impact if you are a new health insurance policy buyer.
US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not raise pilot retirement age
The U.S. House of Representatives in July voted 351-69 on a sweeping bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would also raise the mandatory pilot retirement age to 67 but the Senate Commerce Committee had voted in February to reject the retirement age increase. International rules would have prevented airline pilots older than 65 from flying in most countries outside the United States.
Can Israel's ultra-Orthodox military volunteers help defuse the battle over conscription?
Yossi Levi, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, has expressed concern over the exemption from compulsory military service for the ultra-Orthodox, which has led to protests and threats to the Israeli government. Around 10% of the ultra-Orthodox, known as haredim, come forward voluntarily for the standard three years of military service, with some becoming officers. However, Levi believes that attitudes are softening within some parts of the community towards military service amid the war.
New-age fraud schemes in today’s hybrid work environment
Hybrid work, a COVID-19 legacy, drives fraud risks. Cybercrime, moonlighting, and expense fraud surge. Robust checks and continuous monitoring crucial. Organizations must invest in tools to combat fraud and maintain compliance.
Three is best: How China's family planning propaganda has changed
China's one-child policy, once strictly enforced, has transitioned to promoting a pro-birth culture. However, birthrates continue to decline despite financial incentives, beauty pageants, and rap videos. Critics point out the challenges of an aging population and rising costs in raising multiple children. The government now emphasizes self-reliance and family support.
Nothing religious about UCC; not bringing it through back door: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sarma said, “In UCC there are no customs, precedents. UCC does not deal with ways of worship and is not connected to one’s faith. There is no question of bringing UCC through the back door, we will bring the UCC through the front door.”
Assam speeds up UCC work, to repeal act on Muslim Marriage
Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in X, "On 23.2. 2024, the Assam cabinet made a significant decision to repeal the age-old Assam Muslim Marriages & Divorces Registration Act. This act contained provisions allowing marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not reached the legal ages of 18 and 21, as required by law. This move marks another significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam".
Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. However, most majority-Orthodox countries, including Russia, remain opposed to same-sex relationships. Montenegro and Cyprus have also authorized same-sex unions, and civil unions may become more common among Orthodox countries gravitating toward the European Union. In Ukraine, same-sex couples cannot register their status legally, and in Russia, LGBTQ+ expression has been cracked down upon.
Parl panel examining bill on marriage age of women gets another extension
The parliamentary committee examining the bill to raise the age of marriage for women has been given another extension. The committee will finalize its report by May, before the end of the 17th Lok Sabha in June. The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, introduced in the Lok Sabha, may lapse when the House dissolves.
UCC may bar religious divorce, remarriage on any pre-condition
UCC may take a nuanced position on coparcenary rights of male heirs in the Hindu Undivided Family system, citing equal succession rights for men and women. "Intent and aim of the report is equal rights for women at every front - from marriage to live-in relationships - in order to prevent victimisation, harassment, blackmail, crime and unfair treatment. Hence, the idea of divorce only through judicial proceedings and registration of live-in relationships," said a person in the known.
More girls than boys aspire to continue studying after class 12: ASER 2023
"It provided them a respite from their everyday routine. Even though household chores routinely ate into the limited time available for studies (girls described, for example, having to sacrifice their study time or study late at night so that they could finish household chores), many talked about how they like to go to school because it is their only escape from their household duties - and so they were keen to continue to study as long as they could," it said.
'We want to get married but can't afford': Slowing Chinese economy even hitting wealthy Chinese
As the second-largest global economy experiences a deceleration, a growing number of individuals are choosing to remain unmarried. This decision is driven by limited job opportunities in the face of high youth unemployment and persistently low consumer confidence. Consequently, there has been a notable decline in marriage registrations, reaching a record low in 2022.
Not advisable to tinker with existing age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission to govt
The Law Commission in India has recommended against changing the age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Instead, it suggested introducing guided judicial discretion in cases involving tacit approval of children aged 16-18. The Commission emphasized the negative impact of reducing the age of consent on efforts to combat child marriage and trafficking.
Data Bill age-gating worries edtech, gaming, social media firms
Experts pointed out that the international norms for age of consent is 16 and are arguing that a significant part of the population will have to go through many hoops to get Internet access.
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