In Bengal’s border dists, SIR-wary Muslim couples rush to get marriages registered

Married Muslim couples in Bengal's border districts are registering their marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, ...

Puberty age no defence: Punjab and Haryana HC says minor marriage is rape; court declines to recognise Muslim girl’s nikah

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that sexual activity with anyone under 18 is statutory rape under the POCSO Act, ...

U.N. to Bangladesh: do more to end child marriage

Bangladesh must do more to tackle child marriage if it is to meet its own goal of eliminating the crime by 2041, according to ...

'Sesame Street' unveils Rohingya Muppets to help refugee children

Children's TV show "Sesame Street" has unveiled its first Rohingya Muppets to help thousands of refugee children overcome trauma and tackle the pandemic's impact in the world's largest refugee ...