Taliban formally recognises child marriage with news rules, guidelines in Afghanistan

Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law regulation governing marriages, divorce and child marriage, drawing widespread criticism from international observers.The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses,” was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in the regime’s official gazette in mid-May, according to Afghan outlet Amu TV.The…

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‘Strategically aligned’: Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Indonesia, Singapore reaffirm that Strait of Malacca will remain open and free for all Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.The commitment came after talks on…

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Post-Covid awareness drives Karnataka’s health insurance coverage to 63.3% | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: In what could be an after-effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, the proportion of households in Karnataka with at least one member covered under a health insurance or financing scheme has nearly doubled—from 31.8% in National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 (2019-21) to 63.3% in NFHS-6 (2023-24).Karnataka’s health insurance coverage is higher than the national average…

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1886 book details early efforts made to preserve Ahmedabad’s heritage | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: An 1886 report on Ahmedabad’s historic monuments offers a striking glimpse of the city’s built heritage 140 years ago, documenting encroachments, neglect, and early preservation efforts. One passage describes how the Ahmed Shah Mosque in Bhadra had been taken over by a squatter who began constructing shops on the premises. The structure, the report…

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Marathi compulsory for commercial drivers from Aug 16: Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik | Mumbai News

Pratap Sarnaik said a notification to the effect was issued by the state transport dept on July 8. MUMBAI: The rule making it mandatory for drivers of commercial vehicles in Maharashtra to speak in Marathi will be implemented from Aug 16, announced state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.Sarnaik said a…

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Rhododendron plantation marks World Environment Day in Shillong | Guwahati News

CM Conrad Sangma joins schoolchildren in planting Rhododendron saplings on Environment Day in Shillong Shillong: A plantation drive of evergreen Rhododendron saplings by schoolchildren, led by CM Conrad . Sangma at the famous Rhododendron Trek in Upper Shillong, marked the state’s observance of World Environment Day on Thursday. Organized by the dept of forests &…

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If a company replaced its CEO with…: Indian-origin tech leader says he backtested billionaire Michael Milken’s idea

Billionaire Michael Milken earlier said he buys the stock of a company if they replace the American CEO with an Indian-born one. Indian-origin tech leader Deedy (Debarghya Das) shared what billionaire Michael Milken said about Indian-origin CEOs replacing US-born CEOs in US companies and presented the results of it, triggering a huge social media debate….

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