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Modi government plans law banning instant triple talaq

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Amid continuing reports of talaq-ul-biddat being given despite SC order against the practice, Modi government likely to table new law in next Parliament session

It has been over three months since the Supreme Court, in a historic verdict, decried the practice of talaq-ul-biddat or instant triple talaq in the Muslim community as unislamic, arbitrary and unconstitutional”, yet the obnoxious practice seems to still continue. Now, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government is planning to bring a new law that could ban the practice, possibly even making it a criminal offence.

If reports in a section of the media are anything to go by, the Modi government is already working on a draft legislation that seeks to ban the practice of triple talaq and could table this Bill in the next session of Parliament.

The Centre is currently drawing flak for delaying a notification on the winter session of Parliament – which traditionally starts by the third week of November.

However, if the government does succeed in tabling the reformist Bill in the winter session of Parliament – rumoured to commence in the third week of December – then the Opposition’s attempt to corner the Modi government on issues ranging from the continuing aftermath of GST and demonetisation, allegations of financial impropriety against sons of BJP president Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, rising food prices, etc. could be substantially dented.

According to news agency PTI, the government has already set up a ministerial panel “to consider a legislation to put an end to instantaneous triple talaq, a Muslim way of divorce which is said to be still in practice despite the Supreme Court striking it down”.

A report in the Economic Times quoted anonymous sources in the government who are privy to the Centre’s plans on the new legislation as saying that in order to give effect to the August 22 verdict the apex court, “the government is taking the matter forward and is considering to bring about a suitable legislation or amending existing penal provisions which shall make instantaneous Triple Talaq an offence.”

“There have been reports of number of divorces by way of talaq-ul-biddat happening even after the SC judgement. This could be because of lack of knowledge of Muslim husbands about the Supreme Court’s decision or because of lack of deterrent punishment for the act of talaq-e-biddat. In spite of advisories to the members of the community against this archaic practice, there seems to be no decline in the practice of divorce by talaq-e-biddat,” the Economic Times report quoted a government source as saying.

It may be recalled that during the arguments in the Supreme Court in the triple talaq case, members of the Muslim community who were opposed to judicial intervention in a matter of “personal law” – especially lawyers representing the All India Muslim Personal Law Board – had submitted that they were open to the government making the practice of instant triple talaq illegal by way of a legislation.

If the government succeeds in drafting the forward-looking legislation and having it passed by Parliament, the move could, as many in the BJP say, help the saffron party make substantial in-roads in the significant vote-bank of Muslim women who have been adversely affected by the “unislamic” practice for decades.

The BJP and Narendra Modi in particular strongly backed demands for declaring instant triple talaq as unconstitutional when the matter was being heard by the Supreme Court. This stand, BJP insiders believe, had helped the party make significant electoral gains among Muslim women in Uttar Pradesh which went to polls early this year and ended with a wave in favour of the saffron party. The BJP clearly hopes that by making the practice illegal by way of a legislation, it could further consolidate its base among Muslim women, especially since successive Congress-led ‘secular’ governments never cared to address the grievances related to talaq-ul-biddat.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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