women's rights
Rohini Acharya Confronts Journalist Over Comments About Married Daughters Following RJD Family Drama
Nov 18, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya publicly challenged a journalist who suggested married daughters shouldn't spend time at their parents' homes. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions within the RJD family following Bihar election losses, with Acharya also referencing criticism of her kidney donation to her father and allegations against her brother Tejashwi Yadav.
Kerala High Court Rules: First Wife Must Consent Before Muslim Man's Second Marriage Registration
Nov 05, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that when a Muslim man seeks to register a second marriage while his first marriage remains valid, his first wife must be given an opportunity to express consent or objection. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan emphasized that constitutional rights take precedence over religious considerations in such cases, declaring that a first wife cannot be reduced to a "silent spectator" in the registration process.
Jaunsar Panchayat Limits Women to 3 Gold Items at Weddings: Equality Debate Emerges
Oct 30, 2025 09:46 am CST
A tribal panchayat in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar region has restricted women to wearing only three jewelry items at weddings to prevent jealousy and financial strain. The Rs 50,000 fine for violations has sparked a broader debate about gender equality, with women arguing that men's expensive habits like premium alcohol consumption should face similar restrictions. Local authorities have promised to consider these additional concerns in future regulations.
Pakistani Woman Challenges Government Over Period Tax on Sanitary Pads: A Fight for Women's Rights
Oct 28, 2025 04:48 pm CST
A 25-year-old Pakistani lawyer, Mahnoor Omer, has filed a landmark public interest litigation against the government's heavy taxation on sanitary pads. Her petition argues that the 40% tax burden on menstrual products violates women's constitutional rights to equality and dignity, making essential hygiene items inaccessible for many. With only 12% of Pakistani women using sanitary pads due to high costs, this case highlights the intersection of taxation policy and gender inequality in healthcare access.
Delhi High Court Rules Police Must Treat Women With Dignity and Respect: No Need for Additional Guidelines
Oct 28, 2025 02:24 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled against creating new guidelines for police interaction with women, stating that officers are already expected to treat women with dignity and refrain from using inappropriate language. Justice Sanjeev Narula addressed a petition seeking formal protocols for respectful treatment of women at police stations, clarifying that existing standards sufficiently mandate dignified conduct by law enforcement.
75% of Bangladeshi Women Face Marital Violence: National Survey Reveals Crisis
Oct 13, 2025 10:22 pm CST
A national survey reveals that over 75% of married Bangladeshi women experience violence from partners, with rates exceeding 80% among younger women and those from urban slums and coastal regions. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics study, supported by UNFPA, interviewed 27,000 women and calls for urgent policy action amid ongoing political turmoil.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations: Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi Seeks Peace Despite Border Clashes During Historic India Visit
Oct 12, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions during his landmark visit to India, emphasizing desires for regional peace despite recent clashes. The six-day diplomatic mission included discussions with India on trade, aviation, and development projects, marking the first high-level Taliban visit since their takeover four years ago, while navigating controversy over women's representation at press events.
Afghan Minister Explains "Technical Issue" Behind Women Journalists' Exclusion From Press Conference
Oct 12, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from his embassy press conference, calling it a "technical issue" rather than deliberate discrimination. The incident sparked widespread criticism from Indian politicians and press organizations, highlighting tensions between diplomatic relations and women's rights concerns under Taliban rule. The Afghan minister also defended his government's position on women's education, claiming restrictions were temporary rather than religiously forbidden.
Taliban Minister Bans Women Journalists at Delhi Press Conference Amid India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Reset
Oct 11, 2025 02:01 am CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi sparked outrage by excluding women journalists from his New Delhi press conference, even as India announced the upgrade of its Kabul mission to embassy status. While emphasizing that Afghanistan prevents terrorist groups from operating within its borders, this incident highlights the ongoing tension between diplomatic engagement with the Taliban and concerns over their restrictive policies toward women.
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Who Oversaw Era Of Liberal Reforms Dies At 80
Sep 24, 2025 03:33 pm CST
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia's grand mufti who served the kingdom's top religious figure over a quarter century that saw the ultraconservative Muslim nation socially liberalize, died Tuesday. He was in his 80s.
