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India Sees Decline in Child Marriage but Challenges Remain

Despite global goals to end child marriage by 2030, India still faces significant challenges. One-third of the world's child brides are in India, with one in five girls married before 18. UNICEF reports India's child marriage rate dropped from over 50% in 1996 to just above 20% now. Globally, 650 million women and girls were married as children, and 122 million girls remain out of school, impacting health and employment prospects.

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TCS to Hire 80% Workforce with Digital and AI Skills, Expects Margin Growth

TCS plans to hire 80% of its new workforce with digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, reflecting a shift towards new-age talent. In Q2, 25-30% of 4,500 hires were pure AI specialists. AI-led work now accounts for 10% of TCS's revenue, which is expected to boost profit margins. The company values employees willing to unlearn and learn, benefiting both freshers and mid-career professionals.

Business Standard·

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BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Supreme Court March Despite CJI Refusal

The BJP sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress-led INDIA bloc for protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and planning a march to the Supreme Court despite Chief Justice Surya Kant declining to meet opposition leaders. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced statewide BJP rallies to counter Rahul Gandhi's protests, accusing him of using constitutional institutions to address electoral frustrations.

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Vidyut Jammwal Lands Street Fighter Role Without Agent

Vidyut Jammwal will debut in Hollywood as Dhalsim in Kitao Sakurai's Street Fighter. He revealed he secured the role without an agent or actively seeking Hollywood roles. The director's detailed research on the character led him to Vidyut. After auditions and discussions, the Japanese-American director chose him, impressed by Vidyut's work and interviews. Vidyut also praised Priyanka Chopra's global impact and contributions to India.

HT Entertainment·

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Gaurav Khanna Impresses as Lord Rama at Agra's Janakpuri Mahotsav

Actor Gaurav Khanna, known for Anupamaa and Bigg Boss 19, portrayed Lord Rama at Agra's Janakpuri Mahotsav 2026. The event, held at Bhavana Estate, featured a Ramayan stage with Vindu Dara Singh as Lord Hanuman. Fans praised Gaurav's divine transformation and performance. It was the first live show his parents attended, who also appreciated his role. Clips praising him went viral online.

HT Entertainment··Agra

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Supreme Court Bars Coercive Action in CBI Probe on Bhagwant Mann's OSD

The Supreme Court has restrained the CBI and ED from taking coercive actions, including arrests, in the corruption probe linked to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s office. The investigation will continue, but no coercive steps are allowed until the next hearing. The court responded to a plea by Punjab challenging the High Court’s order to register an FIR without sufficient evidence, citing federal concerns.

Hindustan Times·

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