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DH Evening Brief: December 16, 2021Here are the top headlines this evening.
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'He is a criminal': Opposition demands immediate resignation of Ajay Mishra over Lakhimpur violence

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday amid continuous protests by opposition members led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanding sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra from the government in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

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Cabinet clears proposal to raise age of marriage for women to 21

The Cabinet on Wednesday passed a proposal to increase the minimum age of marriage for women to bring it at par with men, from 18 to 21 years. The move comes a year after PM Narendra Modi, during his Independence Speech last year, spoke about the Centre’s intent.

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Karnataka anti-conversion bill proposes 10-year jail term

Karnataka’s proposed anti-conversion bill suggested up to 10 years of imprisonment and placed the “burden of proof” on the person who facilitated the conversion on the basis of force or coercion.

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In a big twist, Indrani Mukerjea says Sheena Bora alive

In a big twist into the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, her mother Indrani Mukerjea claimed that she is alive and in Kashmir.

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Merely living together for a few days not enough for live-in relationship claim: HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that merely because two adults are living together for a few days, their claim of a live-in relationship based upon a "bald averment" may not be enough to hold that they are truly in a live-in-relationship.

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Byju’s in talks to go public, eyes Rs 3.65 lakh crore valuation

The online education provider Byju’s, India’s most valuable startup, is in advanced discussions to go public through a merger with one of Churchill Capital’s special-purpose acquisition companies, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Portion of Bengaluru's JC Road caves in forming 8-feet-deep hole

A portion of the busy Jayachamarajendra (JC) Road in the central business district of Bengaluru caved in on Thursday gripping the motorists and local residents in a panic.

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In Pics | World’s most admired men in 2021

Here we take a look at the top 10 World’s most admired Men, according to YouGov’s international survey this year.

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(Published 16 December 2021, 17:35 IST)