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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicAnti polygamy bill

Topic: Anti polygamy bill

Assam Assembly passes polygamy ban bill, clears jail terms up to 10 years

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says law is 'not against Islam' as Assam passes tough penalties, protections for women under the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025.

Is Assam’s proposed anti-polygamy law discriminatory? Penalties & exemptions spark debate

Those concealing first marriage face up to 10 years’ jail, repeat offenders get double punishment, Bill proposes. Centre's approval may be needed for law to be enacted.

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British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.