Union Minister Rajnath Singh advocates ‘One Nation, One Election’ at a Bikaner rally, aiming to enhance Indian democracy by aligning local and national elections. Singh praises PM Modi’s global impact and highlights India’s increasing influence under his leadership. He dismisses religious tension claims within BJP, citing international recognition for Modi.

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The Allahabad high court has ruled that ‘Kanyadaan’ is not required for the solemnisation of a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. Only ‘saptapadi’ (the Sanskrit for’saat phere’) is an essential rite of such a marriage, observed the Lucknow High Court bench while hearing a revision appeal filed by Ashutosh Yadav.