Congress' Renuka Chowdhary slams Telangana CM over high child marriage figures, says he should hang his head in shame

Oct 30, 2023

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary on Monday attacked the Telangana government claiming that the child marriage records are "alarming" in the state.

Pak: Punjab proposes bill to raise minimum age for girl marriage to 18

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024 serves as a modernised iteration of the antiquated Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.

By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam: CM Sarma

Mar 20, 2023

"By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam. Our government will take strong to strong action to end Child Marriage," he added.

Philippines bans child marriage

Jan 08, 2022

Manila [Philippines], January 8 : A law prohibiting child marriage was signed by President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte and came into force on...

"Our govt sincere towards women empowerment": Tripura CM after launching initiative to curb child marriage

Feb 26, 2024

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched the 'Child Marriage Elimination through Sensitisation, Tracking and Awareness' (CHESTA), calling it a transformative step towards...

13-year-old girl gets married in Telangana, case to be registered

Jun 03, 2020

Medchal (Telangana) [India], June 4 : PV Padmaja, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Balanagar on Wednesday said a case will be registered on child...