An Afghan man who worked with US forces in Afghanistan is accused of a violent attack in Washington. He had been resettled in the US after the war. This incident has led to a halt in Afghan asylum and refugee processing. The move impacts thousands of families. It also raises concerns among Afghan communities and US veterans who supported them.

The court noted that the law places significant weight on the legitimacy of a child, recognising it as a conclusive presumption aimed at ensuring stability within family structure

The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years of imprisonment, along with a provision for compensation to the victim woman, Himanta Biswa Sarma said