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Child or forced marriage has no place in society: Assam CM
Reacting to the United Nations’ declaration of November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, Sarma said the move reinforces Assam’s position that child and…
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Special NIA court convicts 10 in 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack; Chhattisgarh Congress, BJP spar over ‘political conspiracy’ allegation
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NIA special court in Jagdalpur convicts 10 Maoists involved in Jhiram Ghati attack
The NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur pronounced judgment convicting all 10 chargesheeted and under-trial accused persons in Jhiram Ghati attack