New Delhi, April 16, 2026: In a significant development aimed at enhancing women’s representation in Indian politics, permission has been granted to introduce the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill in Parliament. During the voting process, 207 Members of Parliament voted in favor, while 126 opposed the motion to introduce the bill. Approval to Introduce the Bill…
Patna, April 15, 2026: In a historic political development, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar, becoming the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold the state’s top executive office. The oath-taking ceremony marked a significant shift in Bihar’s political landscape and the end of a long era…
Background Kibale National Park in western Uganda is home to one of the largest populations of wild chimpanzees in the world. Within this forest lies the Ngogo chimpanzee community, a once-unified group numbering more than 200 individuals. Since around 2015, the community has undergone a dramatic social split that escalated into a prolonged and deadly…
1. Sunni vs. Shia Views on Temporary Marriage Shia Perspective Sunni Perspective Summary Table Aspect Shia Islam Sunni Islam Legality Permitted Prohibited Duration Fixed Permanent only Divorce Needed No Yes Inheritance Usually not Yes Maintenance Limited Mandatory Regions Iran, Iraq Most Muslim-majority countries 2. Legal Status of Temporary Marriage in India Recognition Under Indian Law…
Background Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls has led to the deletion of approximately 9.1 million (91 lakh) voters, according to officials. The Election Commission stated that the exercise aimed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voter list by removing duplicate…
Overview The marriage of Monalisa Bhosle, who gained widespread attention after going viral during the Mahakumbh Mela, has now sparked a major legal controversy. An investigation by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) revealed that Monalisa was a minor, aged only 16, at the time of her marriage. Following this finding, the Madhya Pradesh…
Cairo, Egypt:In one of the most extraordinary episodes in modern history, the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II—who died over 3,000 years ago—were issued an official Egyptian passport in 1974. The unprecedented move allowed the royal mummy to travel legally to France for urgent scientific examination and preservation. Who Was Ramses II?…
Beirut, Lebanon:Hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East were severely undermined after Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes on populated areas across Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 254 people and injuring more than a thousand others, according to Lebanese authorities. Escalation Amid Ceasefire Expectations The attacks occurred shortly after diplomatic…
Nepal: Emergency Measures to Save Fuel Nepal declared 2-day weekly holidays to reduce fuel consumption.Government offices, schools, and some businesses adjusted schedules.Long queues at petrol pumps and rationing of fuel reported. Reason: Heavy dependence on imported fuel mainly via India and global oil price surge due to war. Pakistan: Price Hike, Free Transport and Market…
1. Kharg Island Airstrikes & Strategic Targeting Kharg Island — Iran’s most critical oil export hub — has become the center of the latest US airstrikes. US forces launched precision airstrikes targeting military-linked infrastructure on the island. The island handles about 90% of Iran’s oil exports, making it economically vital. Iran confirmed: A senior US…
