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A forced marriage in progress at an undisclosed location in Bihar.

Bihar Goons play match-makers

Abduction of eligible bachelors for forced marriages has turned into a low-risk business for criminal gangs.

13 Jan 2018 1:49 AM IST

Addressing the press conference, Imran Khan said: I came into politics 22 years ago because I believed that the potential of our country was not being realised. The Pakistan that I saw growing up deteriorated in front of my very eyes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Imran Khan orders probe into forced conversion, marriages of 2 Hindu...

The two girls, Raveena (13) and Reena (15), were allegedly kidnapped by a group of 'influential' men from their home.

24 March 2019 1:14 PM IST

Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (Photo: Instagram)

Dubai ruler's wife asks UK court for forced marriage protection order

The case is being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice complex in London, with a preliminary hearing taking place...

31 July 2019 9:36 AM IST

The man had sex with her and the girl underwent an abortion on her return to Britain. (Representational Image)

In a first, UK woman tricks teenage daughter to travel to Pak, marry...

The girl was betrothed to a man 16 years her senior on a visit to Pakistan when she was 13.

23 May 2018 12:44 PM IST

As per custom, the women declared witches will not be allowed to serve food to other members of the families and are barred from attending auspicious occasions such as marriage. (Representational image)

Marriage without consent, SC lets K'taka woman to stay away from...

However, SC refused to annul 26-year-old woman's marriage only on the ground that it was performed without her consent.

7 May 2018 7:33 PM IST

Want to return to India: Indian woman tells Islamabad HC

It emerged later Uzma had sought refuge in the Indian High Commission, requesting that she be repatriated back to India.

20 May 2017 12:17 PM IST

Pak allows Indian woman who claimed forced marriage to return home

Pak allows Indian woman who claimed forced marriage to return home

The Islamabad HC also ordered police to provide her security till the Wagah border.

24 May 2017 11:42 AM IST