NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected the Union government’s proposal to apply the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) uniformly across all religions and personal laws. Instead, the court suggested that Parliament should consider banning child...

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A fire erupted at Sealdah’s ESI Hospital early Friday morning, reportedly originating from an air-conditioning unit. The incident led to the evacuation of 91 patients from the 254-bed facility. Tragically, a terminally ill colon cancer patient, Uttam Barman,...

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While artificial stone—commonly known as engineered stone or quartz—enhances the aesthetic appeal of kitchens, leading medical experts warn that it poses a significant health risk to workers engaged in its cutting and polishing. Artificial stones are composed of...

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A 21-year-old postgraduate student had a harrowing encounter while returning home in an autorickshaw, as a scammer attempted to extort ₹50,000 from her, claiming she was in possession of an e-cigarette. Thanks to her swift action and a timely complaint, the MIDC...

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The U.S. has charged a former Indian intelligence officer in connection with a thwarted assassination plot against a Sikh separatist in New York City last year. Vikash Yadav, who was previously associated with India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), faces serious...

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A North Korean cyber criminal was hired as a remote IT worker by an unidentified company and subsequently hacked into its systems, according to a report by the BBC. The company, located in the UK, US, or Australia, chose to remain anonymous but allowed cybersecurity...

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