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Assam to Ban Polygamy with New Law; Cyclone “Montha” Threatens India’s Coast; International Developments Unfold
Guwahati, Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that his government will introduce a bill to outlaw polygamy in the state. The proposed legislation, slated for introduction on November 25th during the winter session of the Assam Assembly, reportedly includes a provision for a seven-year jail sentence for those who illegally marry more than one woman, regardless of religion. Sarma emphasized his government’s commitment to protecting the dignity of women and girls, stating, “Even if someone says that my religion allows me to marry more than one woman, Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP government will not allow anyone to marry a second or third time.” If passed, Assam would become the second state in India, after Uttarakhand, to prohibit polygamy.
Bay of Bengal: A cyclonic storm, named “Montha,” is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh later today or tonight. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu and has issued cyclone alerts for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Wind speeds could reach 90-100 kilometers per hour. The IMD also forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra between October 28-30 due to the cyclone’s influence. In anticipation of the storm, BJP National President JP Nadda has directed party units in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to prepare for relief and assistance efforts.
Washington D.C.: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanei Takaichi have signed two new agreements. The first agreement signifies the beginning of a new “Golden Age” in US-Japan relations, focusing on strengthening the partnership between the two countries. The second agreement pertains to critical minerals, providing a framework to ensure the supply of rare earth minerals. According to reports, Takaichi is planning to recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, joining Pakistan and Cambodia who have previously done the same. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has already been awarded to Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado.
Elsewhere:
- In Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) expelled 27 leaders, including two sitting MLAs, four former MLAs, and one MLC, for alleged anti-party activities during the recent assembly elections.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, where he is expected to meet with global leaders and discuss trade, investment, and energy cooperation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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