The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently made a bold move by publicly revealing widespread public dissatisfaction with Chandrababu Naidu's government. This is a rare occurrence as no Deputy Chief Minister usually opens up about such issues publicly. The move has sparked discussions and criticism, shedding light on the underlying issues plaguing the government. Critics have pointed out three primary issues that are damaging the government's reputation and inciting public f
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently made a bold move by publicly revealing widespread public dissatisfaction with Chandrababu Naidu's government. This is a rare occurrence as no Deputy Chief Minister usually opens up about such issues publicly. The move has sparked discussions and criticism, shedding light on the underlying issues plaguing the government. Critics have pointed out three primary issues that are damaging the government's reputation and inciting public f
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's newly elected Marxist President, is charting a careful course in the midst of geopolitical tensions between India and China. With the country grappling with a severe financial crisis since 2019, which culminated in a sovereign default in 2022, Dissanayake's administration is focused on rebuilding ties with various global partners while avoiding being "sandwiched" between the two regional powers. In a recent interview with T
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's newly elected Marxist President, is charting a careful course in the midst of geopolitical tensions between India and China. With the country grappling with a severe financial crisis since 2019, which culminated in a sovereign default in 2022, Dissanayake's administration is focused on rebuilding ties with various global partners while avoiding being "sandwiched" between the two regional powers. In a recent interview with T
Sri Lanka has recently elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new President in a historic presidential election, marking a significant recovery from the economic turmoil experienced in 2022. Dissanayake, a leftist leader with Marxist ideology, achieved a remarkable feat, securing 42.3% of the votes despite lacking prior political experience in high-ranking positions. In the 2019 presidential elections, Dissanayake garnered less than 3% of the vote, indicating a stark contrast to hi
Sri Lanka has recently elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new President in a historic presidential election, marking a significant recovery from the economic turmoil experienced in 2022. Dissanayake, a leftist leader with Marxist ideology, achieved a remarkable feat, securing 42.3% of the votes despite lacking prior political experience in high-ranking positions. In the 2019 presidential elections, Dissanayake garnered less than 3% of the vote, indicating a stark contrast to hi
The recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at a Kolkata government hospital has led to intense scrutiny and a high-profile investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The victim’s parents have petitioned the Calcutta High Court, alleging that the autopsy revealed a significant amount of semen in their daughter's body—150 mg—suggesting gang-rape. The postmortem report confirmed strangulation as the cause of death, along with numerous injury marks i
The recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at a Kolkata government hospital has led to intense scrutiny and a high-profile investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The victim’s parents have petitioned the Calcutta High Court, alleging that the autopsy revealed a significant amount of semen in their daughter's body—150 mg—suggesting gang-rape. The postmortem report confirmed strangulation as the cause of death, along with numerous injury marks i