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The Times of India The bitter truth of quickie gate-cane weddings in Marathwada's sugar belt

Manisha, from the Thorat family in Maharashtra's Beed district, marries at 18, a departure from her sisters' early weddings. 'Gate-cane' weddings in the sugarcane industry, known as 'koyta padhhati', fuel child marriages. Reetika Subramanian's research at the University of Cambridge explores the impact of 'gate-cane weddings' on young girls.

The Times of India Chhattisgarh Maoist drops AK-47 for pen, clears Class X exam

Libaru Korram, abducted by Maoists at 16, clears Class 10 exam and inspires others to return to education. He aims to help his wife clear Class 10 and continue his own education.

The Times of India Most U-5 deaths in India now occur in early & post-neonatal periods

A study in India shows that most child deaths occur in the early neonatal and post-neonatal periods, with decreasing mortality rates. It highlights challenges in meeting UN SDG targets and the role of researchers in assessing progress.

The Times of India Gujarat Police cracks down on this fake investment company

Gujarat Police in Vadodara cracked down on a fake share market operation, apprehending 17 people involved in a scam by 'Angel Broking Customer Care,' defrauding a senior official of Rs 94.18 lakh through a WhatsApp group. The suspects face court proceedings as authorities seek higher-ups in the fraudulent network, traced back to a complaint by Ramakrishna Bedundari.

The Times of India IPL: RR finish 3rd after rain washes out game vs KKR

Rajasthan Royals paid the price for their shoddy show during the business end as a washout of their final IPL league game against table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on Sunday pushed them to third place behind Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Times of India IPL Playoffs: KKR v SRH in Qualifier 1; RCB v RR in Eliminator

Looking to return to winning ways after four defeats on the trot, Rajasthan Royals got no game time in their last game against table-toppers KKR as the match got abandoned with only toss taking place. Both teams shared a point each as Royals hopes of securing a top-two finish were dashed. KKR ended the league stage at the top with 20 points.

The Times of India Juvenile in Pune car accident gets bail with conditions

A juvenile accused in a fatal Pune car accident received bail with conditions. The minor driver collided with a motorcycle, killing two. DCP Vijay Kumar Magar confirmed arrest, FIR, and charges of rash and negligent driving and causing harm. The police are investigating the incident.

The Times of India Bengaluru: 12-yr-old eats liquid nitrogen paan, gets hole in stomach

A 12-year-old girl developed stomach issues after trying liquid nitrogen paan, leading to surgery at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital. Safety precautions with liquid nitrogen were emphasized by Dr Vijay HS.

The Times of India Stranded ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge set to move Monday

The Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali, stuck in Baltimore port after colliding with Francis Scott Key Bridge, will undergo a salvage operation, endorsed by Maryland Governor for progress.

The Times of India Lok Sabha polls phase 5 holds fate of Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies across states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha will also impact Naveen Patnaik's electoral fate and NDA's stronghold. Prominent leaders include Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, and Congress. NDA's performance and the outcome in Odisha will be closely watched.

The Times of India 'MS Dhoni cannot leave like this'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday knocked out the defending and five-time champions CSK and it came as a shock for CSK fans across the country. The defeat meant CSK, under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, finished fifth on the table this season. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB have advanced to playoffs.

The Times of India Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's prez whose chopper has crashed

A helicopter that was transporting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in east Azerbaijan on Sunday, as reported by several media outlets. Rescuers are trying to reach the site of the "incident', state television reported. There were no immediate details about what happened to the helicopter. However, Iran has confirmed that the president was on the helicopter with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and two senior East Azerbaijan leaders.

The Times of India 'Fake eyelashes', 'butch body': US lawmakers trade insults

A US House Committee meeting turned chaotic as lawmakers engaged in a tense exchange, sparking outrage among Democratic representatives. Discussions included holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt and criticism from Speaker Mike Johnson regarding the chaos and name-calling.