India celebrated its 73rd Republic day with the iconic parade, the grandest fly-past, and never-seen-before views from fighter planes' cockpit. What was the message for young India? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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India is all set to witness the largest and the grandest fly past by its air force during the Republic Day parade on January 26th. Now, 75 aircraft from the Indian Air Force, Army and the Navy will take part in a glorious fly past showcasing India's military might, it will include both vintage and modern aircraft including the Rafale jets, here's a report for more on this.

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Sixteen contingents of the Indian Army march down the Rajpath as India celebrates its 73rd Republic day. 'Made in India' Military equipment and Military's might is on display.

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<p>For the first time in history, India's flag - the tricolour - was unfurled on the clock tower in the famous Lal Chowk area in Srinagar - a city in Jammu and Kashmir. This is for the first time after India's independence that the national flag has been unfurled on top of Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower).&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, the locals along with NGO's and administration held a flag hoisting ceremony at the Lal Chowk area. Two local activists Sajid Yousuf Shah and Sahil Bashir were carried by a crane on top of the clock tower where they unfurled the flag.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Since independence, we have only seen Pakistani flags hoisted here and those were Pakistani Sponsored elements who wanted to disrupt the peace in the Valley. Since the abrogation of article 370, we can see a lot of changes on the ground. The people were asking what Naya Kashmir means? Today hoisting the National flag on top of the clock tower is what Naya Kashmir stands for. This is what the people of Jammu and Kashmir want. We don’t want any Pakistani flags, we want peace and development," said Sahil Bashir, activist after unfurling the flag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The clock tower in Lal Chowk has always had great importance regarding the politics of Kashmir. All the big leaders of India and Jammu and Kashmir have tried in the past to hoist a national flag on top of the clock tower but never were successful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since the independence of India, this was the only place which did not have the Indian National flag. I decided to do this, and we have done it. A lot of people tried it earlier, but we were the only ones successful. As an Indian, we have unfurled the flag here and it’s given us happiness," Sajid Yousuf, activist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On this occasion, a martial art event and students from various districts were brought to witness the unfurling of the flag. Security has been put on high alert across the Kashmir Valley especially in Srinagar city. Barricades were put up everywhere and vehicles were allowed only after checking. Mobile internet was also shut down this morning.&nbsp;</p>


For the first time in history, India's flag - the tricolour - was unfurled on the clock tower in the famous Lal Chowk area in Srinagar - a city in Jammu and Kashmir.

For the first time in history, India's flag - the tricolour - was unfurled on the clock tower in the famous Lal Chowk area in Srinagar - a city in Jammu and Kashmir. This is for the first time after India's independence that the national flag has been unfurled on top of Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower). On the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, the locals along with NGO's and administration held a flag hoisting ceremony at the Lal Chowk area. Two local activists Sajid Yousuf Shah and Sahil Bashir were carried by a crane on top of the clock tower where they unfurled the flag. WATCH | Breathtaking display by India's Border Security Force's women team during Republic Day parade "Since independence, we have only seen Pakistani flags hoisted here and those were Pakistani Sponsored elements who wanted to disrupt the peace in the Valley. Since the abrogation of article 370, we can see a lot of changes on the ground. The people were asking what Naya Kashmir means? Today hoisting the National flag on top of the clock tower is what Naya Kashmir stands for. This is what the people of Jammu and Kashmir want. We don’t want any Pakistani flags, we want peace and development," said Sahil Bashir, activist after unfurling the flag. The clock tower in Lal Chowk has always had great importance regarding the politics of Kashmir. All the big leaders of India and Jammu and Kashmir have tried in the past to hoist a national flag on top of the clock tower but never were successful. "Since the independence of India, this was the only place which did not have the Indian National flag. I decided to do this, and we have done it. A lot of people tried it earlier, but we were the only ones successful. As an Indian, we have unfurled the flag here and it’s given us happiness," Sajid Yousuf, activist. On this occasion, a martial art event and students from various districts were brought to witness the unfurling of the flag. Security has been put on high alert across the Kashmir Valley especially in Srinagar city. Barricades were put up everywhere and vehicles were allowed only after checking. Mobile internet was also shut down this morning.

History scripted in Srinagar as India's flag unfurled on top of clock tower in Lal Chowk

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<p>India has extended assistance towards the disaster-hit Tonga in order to help the South Pacific nation in relief and reconstruction efforts, the ministry of external affairs informed on Tuesday (January 25).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tonga was hit by a massive volcanic eruption and a tsunami on January 15 and has asked for aid as there is a scarcity of drinking water and food.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the devastation caused by the disaster, India has extended relief assistance of $ 200,000 to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country has also urged for aid assistance to be delivered without human contact as the authorities are concerned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak would be devastating for the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the ministry informed, "India extends deep sympathy to the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Tonga for the damage and destruction caused by this unprecedented disaster."</p>

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<p>"As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Tonga, Government of India extends an immediate relief assistance of US$ 200,000 to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the Kingdom of Tonga," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India has firmly stood by Tonga during times of crisis and devastation caused by natural disasters, as during Cyclone Gita in 2018. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is an important pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019," the statement added. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>


India has extended assistance towards the disaster-hit Tonga in order to help the South Pacific nation in relief and reconstruction efforts, the ministry of external affairs informed on Tuesday (January 25).

India has extended assistance towards the disaster-hit Tonga in order to help the South Pacific nation in relief and reconstruction efforts, the ministry of external affairs informed on Tuesday (January 25). Tonga was hit by a massive volcanic eruption and a tsunami on January 15 and has asked for aid as there is a scarcity of drinking water and food. Amid the devastation caused by the disaster, India has extended relief assistance of $ 200,000 to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the nation. The country has also urged for aid assistance to be delivered without human contact as the authorities are concerned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak would be devastating for the nation. In a statement, the ministry informed, "India extends deep sympathy to the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Tonga for the damage and destruction caused by this unprecedented disaster." 🇮🇳🇹🇴| India extends assistance of US$ 200,000 to Tonga towards relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of the tsunami. Press Release ➡️ https://t.co/SYYCNT400J@tongaportal @TongaMfa @fekita_u — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2022 × "As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Tonga, Government of India extends an immediate relief assistance of US$ 200,000 to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the Kingdom of Tonga," the statement added. "India has firmly stood by Tonga during times of crisis and devastation caused by natural disasters, as during Cyclone Gita in 2018. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is an important pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019," the statement added.

India extends assistance to tsunami-hit Tonga towards relief and reconstruction efforts

Online education especially even during the time of the pandemic in India has not reached a very large majority of children. In fact according to a new report, nearly about 70 percent of the children were deprived of access to online education so HOW serious is this a problem especially at a time when schools have been shot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our next report gets you all the details.

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The mercury took a dip in most parts of north India as it is snowing in the hilly areas while the planes are witnessing frequent cold waves.

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<p>A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The calf was born recently in India's northeastern Gomati district. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It is one of the rarest of the rare cases. This condition is the result of genetic abnormalities or damage to the nervous system during the development and splitting of embryos. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Animals, who are born with more than one head, are called polycephaly. They generally don’t live more than a few months. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Rarest of the rare: two-headed calf born in northeast India</strong></p>

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<p>Although the local vets are currently taking care of the calf, they believe its chances of survival are very low. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Numerous spectators, have been curiously queueing up, to see the newborn creature lying in a shed with its mother.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-education-boards-10th-12th-term-1-result-2022-not-to-be-released-today-report-447050" hreflang="en">Indian education board's 10th, 12th Term 1 Result 2022 not to be released today: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Dr Pritam Sarkar, Deputy Director, Animal Resources Development Department, said, "I have never seen such a case in Tripura in last 15-20 years. The survival rate in such cases is just around 38 per cent.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>In August 2020, a calf was also born with two heads, two ears, two mouths and four eyes in Dejiang County, Guizhou Province in south-eastern China. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls.

A baby calf has become a centre of attraction in India. What’s special about this animal is that it has two heads, four eyes and two mouths. It also has fused skulls. The calf was born recently in India's northeastern Gomati district. It is one of the rarest of the rare cases. This condition is the result of genetic abnormalities or damage to the nervous system during the development and splitting of embryos. Also Read: India’s Covid tally dips marginally, logs over 3,00,000 new infections Animals, who are born with more than one head, are called polycephaly. They generally don’t live more than a few months. Watch: Rarest of the rare: two-headed calf born in northeast India × Although the local vets are currently taking care of the calf, they believe its chances of survival are very low. Numerous spectators, have been curiously queueing up, to see the newborn creature lying in a shed with its mother. Also Read | Indian education board's 10th, 12th Term 1 Result 2022 not to be released today: Report Dr Pritam Sarkar, Deputy Director, Animal Resources Development Department, said, "I have never seen such a case in Tripura in last 15-20 years. The survival rate in such cases is just around 38 per cent.” In August 2020, a calf was also born with two heads, two ears, two mouths and four eyes in Dejiang County, Guizhou Province in south-eastern China. (With inputs from agencies)

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Paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary on Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to the country. The Indian PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation."

Indian PM Narendra Modi unveils hologram statue of late freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose

Ahead of Republic Day in India, a full dress rehearsal parade was held at Rajpath in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Sunday. The rehearsal commenced from Vijay Chowk on the route towards Red Fort for the parade scheduled on January 26.

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<p>Since the beginning of the third wave of Covid pandemic in India, there have been many speculations about the severity and other aspects. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In last 24 hours, India registered 3,33,533 new coronavirus infections. The total tally of Covid cases has reached 3,92,37,264, as per the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For quite some days, the daily count of the coronavirus cases has been hovering around 3,00,000. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, the seven-day average of cases in cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, show a clear decline. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It appears that this wave has peaked in the four largest cities of the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the biggest urban centres are contributing less to the count and the virus is spreading to the smaller cities. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The tally of active cases has reached 21,87,205. The death toll has climbed to 4,89,409 with 525 fresh fatalities. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/germany-to-intensify-cooperation-in-indo-pacific-envoy-lindner-446801" hreflang="en">Germany to intensify cooperation in Indo-Pacific: Envoy Lindner</a></strong></p>

<p>In this current wave, there seems to be a large number of unreported cases of asymptomatic patients and those with mild symptoms. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, the official count can be considered just an indicative of trends and not close to the actual number. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Since the beginning of the third wave of Covid pandemic in India, there have been many speculations about the severity and other aspects. In last 24 hours, India registered 3,33,533 new coronavirus infections.

Since the beginning of the third wave of Covid pandemic in India, there have been many speculations about the severity and other aspects. In last 24 hours, India registered 3,33,533 new coronavirus infections. The total tally of Covid cases has reached 3,92,37,264, as per the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. For quite some days, the daily count of the coronavirus cases has been hovering around 3,00,000. Also Read | 'Proud of his monumental contribution': India pays tributes on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary Not just this, the seven-day average of cases in cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, show a clear decline. It appears that this wave has peaked in the four largest cities of the country. Now, the biggest urban centres are contributing less to the count and the virus is spreading to the smaller cities. The tally of active cases has reached 21,87,205. The death toll has climbed to 4,89,409 with 525 fresh fatalities. Also Read | Germany to intensify cooperation in Indo-Pacific: Envoy Lindner In this current wave, there seems to be a large number of unreported cases of asymptomatic patients and those with mild symptoms. So, the official count can be considered just an indicative of trends and not close to the actual number. (With inputs from agencies)

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Four of the eight major cities in India appeared to have crossed the peak infection rate. Using the seven-day average researchers are pointing out that cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are witnessing a clear decline in the infection rates.

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<p>In the past couple of days, a quite unusual and striking hashtag has dominated the social media trends in India, especially on the microblogging site Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hashtag 'Marriage Strike' was trending in India, with thousands of people weighing in with their opinion and thought process around the context.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>But what is the context?</strong></p>

<p>The trend started as High Court in India is debating the possibility of criminalising 'marital rape'. Amid the ongoing Court proceedings, some social media users have used the hashtag #MarriageStrike to talk about the potential impact of the move (if it happens).&nbsp;Some have claimed that the move might favour women. Some men have vowed to never ever get married.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are also claims on how the law could help those who are suffering in silence.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The social media debate got heated when the men vs women narratives were brought in. The topic created a huge divide between the difference in opinions of men and women.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The story so far...</strong></p>

<p>The Delhi High Court Thursday (January 20) deliberated upon the challenge raised to the exception under the rape law that protects a husband from prosecution for a non-consensual sexual act with his wife and asked whether the same could be unconstitutional if the law was gender-neutral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench is hearing PILs filed by NGOs RIT Foundation, All India Democratic Women's Association, a man and a woman seeking striking down of the exception granted to husbands under the Indian rape law.</p>

<p>Senior Advocate Rebecca John, Amicus Curiae in the matter, argued before the division bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar of Delhi High Court that a married woman can be subjected to sexual intercourse without her consent then that exception too must be viewed as an instrument of oppression.</p>

<p><strong>What does the law say?</strong></p>

<p>The exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, says sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape.</p>

<p>Amicus John submitted that a class of individuals who enjoyed legal immunity from prosecution due to exception will now lose it if it is declared unconstitutional.</p>

<p>"That is not creation of a new offence. It is simply lifting of immunity from prosecution," the advocate submitted demanding to strike down the exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Go on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> before it's too late. <a href="https://t.co/Qonz6jtTJR">pic.twitter.com/Qonz6jtTJR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Indian Judiciary allows the married women to have sex with her boyfriend and deny sex to her husband. If the husband insist to exercise his conjugal rights he gets tagged as a Rapist. Hence <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> Nationwide <a href="https://t.co/3Do2u7a05c">https://t.co/3Do2u7a05c</a></p>
— Ashraf Ansari (@ashrafnansari) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashrafnansari/status/1485215451143884800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Save yourselves from marriage. Marriage has become crime. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> <a href="https://t.co/8VJJo0qEBz">pic.twitter.com/8VJJo0qEBz</a></p>
— Virain (@virainizm) <a href="https://twitter.com/virainizm/status/1485175554122735616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thumb Rule |<br />
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▪️If u r planning to get married, stay on rent for first 5yrs<br />
▪️Buy property only if u are sure of ur marriage &amp; not due to pressure from in-laws<br />
▪️Have a child only if u r sure of relationship &amp; not under compulsion from wife, ur parents or society<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a></p>
— Men’s Day Out (@MensDayOutIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MensDayOutIndia/status/1485213678102532097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am a educated man and working as Software Engineer... I want to save myself from biased law. I am on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a></p>
— smehra1123 (@smehra1123) <a href="https://twitter.com/smehra1123/status/1484923969539289089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When you speak to feminist.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> <a href="https://t.co/c2JwqgXyBq">pic.twitter.com/c2JwqgXyBq</a></p>
— Pahadi (@pahadi005) <a href="https://twitter.com/pahadi005/status/1484517988564750336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow , all are men and boys are discussing about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> . Boys and Men well done 🤠 <a href="https://t.co/qSPSDcOIi9">pic.twitter.com/qSPSDcOIi9</a></p>
— Gabbar 2.0 (@khabribanda) <a href="https://twitter.com/khabribanda/status/1485142747267100676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To all my brother's &amp; their fmly members who r victims of fake matrimonial cases. Keep patience &amp; do not worry...Havind d right mindset is very important to fight these fake cases. Keep trending <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> to save other ppl from these gender biased laws. Together we win 👍 <a href="https://t.co/VzTPBJOzcI">pic.twitter.com/VzTPBJOzcI</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The fact that Indian men are on “marriage strike” against marital rape laws tells us one basic thing about our society, men want unlimited access to women’s bodies. Don’t tell me these laws will be misused. Just know that if you are on strike it’s best you don’t get married.</p>
— Ntasha Bhardwaj (@ntashabhardwaj) <a href="https://twitter.com/ntashabhardwaj/status/1484475134391947270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just woke up and I’m seeing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a> all over my timeline. I believe it’ll help innocent men. <a href="https://t.co/01yf7KyzqV">pic.twitter.com/01yf7KyzqV</a></p>
— Road Runner 🇮🇳 (@iwinfairly) <a href="https://twitter.com/iwinfairly/status/1483671392210284548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Men deciding to opt out of marriage if marital rape is criminalised is a huge win-win for the feminist movement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageStrike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarriageStrike</a></p>
— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) <a href="https://twitter.com/DearthOfSid/status/1483737615493120000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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In the past couple of days, a quite unusual and striking hashtag has dominated the social media trends in India, especially on the microblogging site Twitter. Hashtag 'Marriage Strike' was trending in India, with thousands of people weighing in with their opinion and thought process around the context.

In the past couple of days, a quite unusual and striking hashtag has dominated the social media trends in India, especially on the microblogging site Twitter. Hashtag 'Marriage Strike' was trending in India, with thousands of people weighing in with their opinion and thought process around the context. But what is the context? The trend started as High Court in India is debating the possibility of criminalising 'marital rape'. Amid the ongoing Court proceedings, some social media users have used the hashtag #MarriageStrike to talk about the potential impact of the move (if it happens). Some have claimed that the move might favour women. Some men have vowed to never ever get married. There are also claims on how the law could help those who are suffering in silence. The social media debate got heated when the men vs women narratives were brought in. The topic created a huge divide between the difference in opinions of men and women. The story so far... The Delhi High Court Thursday (January 20) deliberated upon the challenge raised to the exception under the rape law that protects a husband from prosecution for a non-consensual sexual act with his wife and asked whether the same could be unconstitutional if the law was gender-neutral. The bench is hearing PILs filed by NGOs RIT Foundation, All India Democratic Women's Association, a man and a woman seeking striking down of the exception granted to husbands under the Indian rape law. Senior Advocate Rebecca John, Amicus Curiae in the matter, argued before the division bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar of Delhi High Court that a married woman can be subjected to sexual intercourse without her consent then that exception too must be viewed as an instrument of oppression. What does the law say? The exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, says sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape. Amicus John submitted that a class of individuals who enjoyed legal immunity from prosecution due to exception will now lose it if it is declared unconstitutional. "That is not creation of a new offence. It is simply lifting of immunity from prosecution," the advocate submitted demanding to strike down the exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code. Social debate Go on #MarriageStrike before it's too late. pic.twitter.com/Qonz6jtTJR — pramod arya (@pramod114) January 23, 2022 × The Indian Judiciary allows the married women to have sex with her boyfriend and deny sex to her husband. If the husband insist to exercise his conjugal rights he gets tagged as a Rapist. Hence #MarriageStrike Nationwide https://t.co/3Do2u7a05c — Ashraf Ansari (@ashrafnansari) January 23, 2022 × Save yourselves from marriage. Marriage has become crime. #MarriageStrike pic.twitter.com/8VJJo0qEBz — Virain (@virainizm) January 23, 2022 × Thumb Rule | ▪️If u r planning to get married, stay on rent for first 5yrs ▪️Buy property only if u are sure of ur marriage & not due to pressure from in-laws ▪️Have a child only if u r sure of relationship & not under compulsion from wife, ur parents or society#MarriageStrike — Men’s Day Out (@MensDayOutIndia) January 23, 2022 × I am a educated man and working as Software Engineer... I want to save myself from biased law. I am on #MarriageStrike — smehra1123 (@smehra1123) January 22, 2022 × When you speak to feminist.#MarriageStrike pic.twitter.com/c2JwqgXyBq — Pahadi (@pahadi005) January 21, 2022 × Wow , all are men and boys are discussing about #MarriageStrike . Boys and Men well done 🤠 pic.twitter.com/qSPSDcOIi9 — Gabbar 2.0 (@khabribanda) January 23, 2022 × To all my brother's & their fmly members who r victims of fake matrimonial cases. Keep patience & do not worry...Havind d right mindset is very important to fight these fake cases. Keep trending #MarriageStrike to save other ppl from these gender biased laws. Together we win 👍 pic.twitter.com/VzTPBJOzcI — Manish$ (@Fight4Right81) January 23, 2022 × The fact that Indian men are on “marriage strike” against marital rape laws tells us one basic thing about our society, men want unlimited access to women’s bodies. Don’t tell me these laws will be misused. Just know that if you are on strike it’s best you don’t get married. — Ntasha Bhardwaj (@ntashabhardwaj) January 21, 2022 × Just woke up and I’m seeing #MarriageStrike all over my timeline. I believe it’ll help innocent men. pic.twitter.com/01yf7KyzqV — Road Runner 🇮🇳 (@iwinfairly) January 19, 2022 × Men deciding to opt out of marriage if marital rape is criminalised is a huge win-win for the feminist movement. #MarriageStrike — Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) January 19, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

Why do men want 'Marriage Strike'? A social media debate is raging in India over criminalising marital rape

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