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Term gains traction after a string of police cases and online campaigns, prompting concerns over profiling and polarisation in gyms

Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel. Those involved had signed up, according to Iranian media, for the so-called "self-sacrifice" scheme (janfada in Persian) where people pledged to put their lives on the line in the war by, for example, forming human chains outside power stations.

This is India, says minister Laxmi Hebbalkar; assures action in land case

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.

‘Parents Can Take Legal Steps to Stop Child Marriage’

Taking a hard stance, Bahrain has issued life sentences to three men accused of colluding with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Additionally, more than 20 others face up to 10 years behind bars for activities such as unauthorized filming and spreading banned statements. These sentences highlight Bahrain's intensified efforts to curb pro-Iran influences within the Gulf.

Puts ADM’s Rejection On Hold

A tip-off about a Hindu woman observing Ramzan fasts at a TCS Nashik BPO unit triggered a police investigation. Undercover operations led to arrests of seven employees amid allegations of sexual exploitation, religious coercion, and workplace harassment. TCS has suspended employees and launched an internal probe.

SIR may result in 27L people in Bengal losing their right to vote in this election, without getting a timely hearing. This is not just a matter of administrative complications. It strikes at the heart of the compact ordinary Indians have with elections

Even after three terms as CM, Mamata’s core politics hasn’t changed: indefatigable, streetfighting, ‘subaltern’ leader, who has a keen sense of political theatre. It’s also her biggest strength as she faces the toughest challenge of her political career

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is building a powerful personal brand, blending welfare schemes with a strong anti-migrant stance. His "jati, mati, bheti" pitch and focus on indigenous identity are central to his campaign, aiming for a bigger victory than ever before. Sarma's approach, though praised for development, is also criticized for divisive politics.

The Allahabad High Court affirmed that interfaith live-in relationships are legal and do not violate any laws, granting protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family. The court emphasized that such unions are protected under fundamental rights, including the right to life and personal liberty, and no discrimination based on religion is permissible.

The Supreme Court’s latest Sabarimala hearing is no longer only about women’s entry into one temple. It could shape how Indian courts handle future clashes between religious freedom, denominational rights, equality, dignity and the Constitution’s promise of non-exclusion

A peace appeal from the Muslim community in Uttam Nagar aims to ensure justice for victim Tarun and prevent communal tension following his death on Holi. Sixteen people have been arrested, with authorities maintaining heightened security and monitoring social media to curb rumors ahead of Navratri.