islamic law

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," which has drawn international criticism. A particularly controversial article interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent to marriage. The decree also addresses child marriage, divorce, and other marital disputes, granting fathers and grandfathers significant authority.

The recent divorce law introduced in Afghanistan has sparked outrage, particularly for its endorsement of child marriages and limitations on women's rights to divorce. Critics label this as a glaring violation of human rights, viewing it as a step backward for freedom and self-determination.

Iran has rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks, accusing Washington of distorting regional realities and diverting attention from its destabilizing policies. Tehran asserts that US sanctions, not its own actions, have disrupted global energy markets and held them hostage. Rubio had previously accused Iran of holding the energy market hostage during his visit to India.

A political storm erupted in West Bengal as AJUP chief Humayun Kabir vowed to conduct cow slaughter for Eid, defying state restrictions. He insisted the Quran mandates it, challenging the government's notice. BJP countered, emphasizing law enforcement and opposing illegal slaughter, while some Muslim leaders urged respect for cows.

West Bengal has opened holding centres for illegal foreign nationals, with seven more suspected Bangladeshis sent to Murshidabad, bringing the total to 10. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated this is in line with existing legal provisions to avoid taxpayer expense. Meanwhile, arrests of Bangladeshi nationals occurred in South 24 Parganas and Nadia, highlighting ongoing border security concerns.

In a commendable show of unity, several Eidgah committees in Assam have opted to refrain from cow sacrifice during Eid-ul-Zuha, a gesture that has garnered praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This decision not only respects the sentiments of the Hindu majority but also aims to promote peace and communal solidarity in the region.

Proposal To Offer In Shifts Under Consideration

Iran is reportedly eyeing to impose licensing fees on the global tech giants for using undersea internet cables, which pass through the Strait, even as Tehran remains engaged in back-channel negotiations with the US to end the conflict that began on Feb 28