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Javed Akhtar condemns Taliban’s new law allowing domestic violence, jailing women: ‘Being done in the name of religion’

Javed Akhtar condemns Taliban’s new law allowing domestic violence, jailing women: ‘Being done in the name of religion’

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The Population Foundation of India (PFI) on Thursday termed as “shocking and dangerous” reports that the Taliban has formalised domestic violence as permissible so long as it does not result in “broken bones”, saying such a move amounts to legalisation of abuse. Now, award-winning lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has reacted to the new laws and strongly reacted to them through his new statement on X. (Also read: ‘Absolutely despicable’: Swara Bhasker condemns Taliban’s new law allowing domestic violence, jailing women) Lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly reacted to the new Taliban laws. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_05_2026_000126A) (PTI) What Javed said In his new X post on February 21, Javed said, “Talibans have legalised wife beating but without any bone fracture. If a wife goes to her parent place with out the husband’s permission , she will be jailed for three months . I beseech the Mufties and mullas of India to condemn it unconditionally because it all is being done in the name of their religion.” About the laws The lyricist’s comments after news emerged that …

Swara Bhasker slams Taliban’s new law ‘legalising’ domestic violence

Swara Bhasker slams Taliban’s new law ‘legalising’ domestic violence

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Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has formalised a new penal code that “legalises” domestic violence against women. The new laws passed in the country have garnered massive backlash from across the world. Recently, Bhasker, who is quite vocal on social issues, slammed the new law. She called it absolutely despicable to formalise such a law. Actor Gauahar Khan also condemned the act. Swara Bhasker calls out new Taliban law Sharing media reports about the newly introduced law on February 20, Swara Bhasker expressed her anger. She wrote, “Unfucking-believable!!!!! Honestly, among the worst specimens of the human race — relentlessly cruel and brutal — absolute monsters, the Taliban. An insult to humanity and to the religion they claim to represent. Absolutely despicable.” Actor and host Gauahar Khan also responded to the reports, writing, “Disgusting.” Actor Nandish Sandhu questioned the rationale behind the law, stating, “What sense does this make?” Details about new Taliban law The backlash follows the Taliban’s formal adoption of a 90-page penal code, signed by its supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. According to multiple reports, the …

‘Absolutely despicable’: Swara Bhasker condemns Taliban’s new law allowing domestic violence, jailing women

‘Absolutely despicable’: Swara Bhasker condemns Taliban’s new law allowing domestic violence, jailing women

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Actor Swara Bhasker has strongly condemned the Taliban’s newly introduced penal code in Afghanistan, calling it inhumane and deeply regressive. Sharing media reports about the development on her Instagram Stories, Swara expressed outrage over the provisions of the new law, which allows Swara Bhasker condemned the Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan, labeling it inhumane and regressive. Swara reacts on Taliban’s new laws against women Reacting to the reports on Friday, she wrote, “Unf**king-believable!!!!! Honestly among the worst specimens of the human race, relentlessly cruel and brutal, absolute monsters the Taliban. An insult to humanity and to the religion they claim to represent. Absolutely despicable.” What does the new Taliban law say about domestic violence? Her comments came as news emerged that the Taliban had formalised a sweeping 90-page criminal code, signed by its supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. According to a report by The Independent, under the Taliban’s new penal code, domestic violence by a husband is largely permitted under certain conditions. A husband may beat his wife, but punishment only applies if the assault …

Russia’s top court lifts Taliban’s designation as ‘terrorist organisation’ after two decades

Russia’s top court lifts Taliban’s designation as ‘terrorist organisation’ after two decades

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The move was a diplomatic victory for the Taliban, who were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organisations in 2003, making any contact with them punishable under Russian law. Moscow: Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday officially removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organisations. The Taliban had been designated a terrorist group by Russia since 2003, and any interaction with them was considered a criminal offense under Russian law. This recent decision marks a diplomatic shift and is seen as a victory for the Taliban, who have sought international legitimacy since returning to power in Afghanistan in 2021. At the same time, Taliban delegations have attended various forums hosted by Russia as Moscow has sought to position itself as a regional power broker. The court’s ruling on a request by the Prosecutor General’s office followed last year’s adoption of a law stipulating that the official designation as a terrorist organisation could be suspended by a court.  (With AP inputs) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Afghan Women Turn To AI Companions Amid Taliban’s Harsh Restrictions

Afghan Women Turn To AI Companions Amid Taliban’s Harsh Restrictions

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Left isolated due to the draconian policies of the Taliban administration, women in Afghanistan have been forced to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for friendship. Since seizing power in 2021 after the US hastily withdrew its troops, the Taliban has imposed a series of oppressive measures against women in the country, restricting their independence and ability to co-exist as a normal human being. Lima, an 18-year-old from rural Afghanistan, told BBC that she is seeking help of AI and treating it as a friend to get through the days. “Reading novel, or chatting with AI, usually, to empty every single word of me – to talk, ask questions, or simply treat as a friend,” she said when quizzed about how she spends her mornings. “The AI app makes a character of your favourite idol. All the famous people you know you can talk with them or say anything you want. You can ask them questions. You can give yourself a fake hope and make them your friend or family.” Apart from AI, Lima finds solace in …

UK politicians want England cricket team to abandon match vs Afghanistan in Champions Trophy due to Taliban’s restrictions on women | Cricket News

UK politicians want England cricket team to abandon match vs Afghanistan in Champions Trophy due to Taliban’s restrictions on women | Cricket News

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A set of politicians in the United Kingdom urged the England Cricket Board to abandon their match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 citing restrictions over women by the Taliban. In a letter signed by more than 160 lawmakers, the officials wanted the England players to speak out against the treatment of women in Afghanistan. “We also urge the ECB to consider a boycott of the upcoming match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group stage on February 26th to signal that such grotesque abuses will not be tolerated,” the letter stated. Women and girls have been barred from sports and gyms, a breach of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) rules. The Afghanistan women’s team was also disbanded, with several members fleeing the country after 2021. England is scheduled to face Afghanistan in a group-stage match on Feb. 26 in Lahore, Pakistan. ECB chief executive Richard Gould responded by calling for a uniform approach from all member nations towards Afghanistan’s participation in international cricket. “The ECB strongly condemns the treatment of women …

New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next

New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next

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Moscow: The Russian parliament has passed a law that would allow courts to suspend bans on groups designated as terrorist organisations by Moscow. The new law, passed by parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, paved the way for Moscow to normalise ties with the Afghan Taliban and potentially with the new leadership of Syria. It outlines a legal mechanism for groups to be removed from the country’s official banned list of outlawed “terrorist” organisations by order of a court if they cease terrorist-related activity. Under the law, Russia’s Prosecutor General could file a request with a court outlining that a banned group has “ceased” its activities “in support of terrorism.” A judge could then rule to remove the designation. The Taliban was in the first batch of groups to be added to the banned list, in February 2003, and Syria’s HTS was added in 2020. The Kremlin has been courting relations with the Taliban after the Islamist group seized power in August 2021 as US-led forces staged a chaotic withdrawal after 20 years of war. …

Everything To Know About Taliban’s New “Vice And Virtue” Law In Afghanistan

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Kabul: The Taliban government’s new law to “promote virtue and prevent vice” has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam. In recent days there has been evidence of Taliban morality police enforcing the legislation, as well as Afghans self-policing to avoid conflicts with officials. However, other elements are yet to be enforced and Taliban authorities have already been clamping down on behaviour they deem un-Islamic since surging back to power three years ago. Here is what we know about the new law and its effect on society: The new order The text contains 35 articles. The most criticised dictates that a woman’s voice should not be raised outside the home and that they should not sing or read poetry aloud. Unrelated men and women are forbidden from looking at each other, and women are commanded to cover themselves entirely in front of non-Muslim women. Men are ordered to grow beards longer than a fist, wear loose-fitting clothes and not reveal their bodies between the navel and …

Hollywood helps the Taliban’s transition from militia to military regime | Hollywood

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Ibrahim Nash’at was in an editing room helping acclaimed Syrian filmmaker Talal Derki complete his new documentary, Under the Sky of Damascus when news of the Taliban takeover of Kabul came in. “We stopped working and started watching the news on television,” says Nash’at, a Berlin-based Egyptian documentary filmmaker about the cataclysmic events that unfolded on August 15, 2021, in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American forces from the war-torn country. (Also Read | John Abraham recalls Taliban’s threat while filming Kabul Express in Afghanistan, adds ‘Afghanis are loveliest people’) The film documents the Taliban’s transition from militia to military regime. “We saw people falling from planes at the Kabul airport while desperately trying to get out of the country. I told Talal, we need to go to Kabul. I was confident I could find a way of getting into Afghanistan to meet the Taliban,” says Nash’at, recalling the point of departure of his debut documentary, Hollywoodgate. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here Premiered at the Venice Film Festival in …