Himachal: Considering to raise widow re-marriage grant from Rs 65,000 to Rs 1 lakh, says CM Sukkhu

Jul 21, 2023

The initiative aims to encourage remarriage and facilitate the rehabilitation of widows, the CM said in a press statement.

Man held for raping widow on pretext of marriage

Mar 31, 2023

Mumbai Police on Friday said it arrested man for allegedly raping a widow on pretext of marrying her.

Ex-Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra's widow to re-join TMC

Aug 28, 2021

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 28 : Former West Bengal MLA Sikha Mitra and widow of late state Congress president Somen Mitra will rejoin...

Bar Council of India passes resolution opposing same-sex marriage legalisation

Apr 23, 2023

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Sunday passed a resolution opposing the grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country.

Punjab: Cabinet approves Rs 1,000 as one time grant for widows, dependent children

Jan 06, 2022

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 6 : The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has decided to grant Rs 1,000 as one...

Allahabad HC refuses to grant relief to interfaith couples seeking protection

Jan 29, 2024

The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant relief on the petition filed by a couple demanding security after an inter-religious marriage. The court...