July 14, 2026
Assam budget proposes welfare ban, dismissal for those practising polygamy The Assam government on Friday proposed dismissing government employees found guilty of practising polygamy, according to the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. The Budget also proposed barring people practising polygamy from availing benefits under state-run welfare schemes”Speaker Sir, in order to promote women’s empowerment and gender justice, any male practising polygamy shall not be eligible to avail benefits under any government welfare scheme,” Baruah said, as cited by PTI. The Budget proposed amending the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964, to make government employees found practising polygamy liable for dismissal from service, in accordance with the law.”To promote integrity and responsible citizenship, I propose that any person convicted of an offence under any criminal law shall not be eligible to avail benefits under notified government welfare schemes,” Baruah added. As a regular Budget could not be presented due to the election process, the government will resume its basket of welfare schemes from August onwards, he added.”The august House will appreciate the introduction of unprecedented basket of welfare schemes by our government covering various levels of beneficiaries. I propose to allocate over Rs 6,000 crore under different grants for these welfare schemes,” Baruah said. Baruah presented a Rs 2.85 lakh crore Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, proposing a fourfold increase in the tax exemption limit for small tea growers and a nearly 10-percentage-point cut in VAT on piped natural gas.The Assam Assembly last year passed The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, which seeks to ban polygamous marriages in the state and impose strict penalties on those who enter into or conceal a second marriage while the first remains legally valid.The Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the opening day of the winter session, will apply across Assam, except in Sixth Schedule areas and to members of Scheduled Tribes as defined under the Constitution.The Bill defines polygamy as entering into a marriage while either party already has a legally valid existing marriage or a living spouse from whom they have neither obtained a legal divorce nor had the marriage annulled.It provides for a punishment of up to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine for anyone found guilty of entering into a polygamous marriage.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Assam budget proposes welfare ban, dismissal for those practising polygamy The Assam government on Friday proposed dismissing government employees found guilty of practising polygamy, according to the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. The Budget also proposed barring people practising polygamy from availing benefits under state-run welfare schemes”Speaker Sir, in order to promote women’s empowerment and gender justice, any male practising polygamy shall not be eligible to avail benefits under any government welfare scheme,” Baruah said, as cited by PTI. The Budget proposed amending the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964, to make government employees found practising polygamy liable for dismissal from service, in accordance with the law.”To promote integrity and responsible citizenship, I propose that any person convicted of an offence under any criminal law shall not be eligible to avail benefits under notified government welfare schemes,” Baruah added. As a regular Budget could not be presented due to the election process, the government will resume its basket of welfare schemes from August onwards, he added.”The august House will appreciate the introduction of unprecedented basket of welfare schemes by our government covering various levels of beneficiaries. I propose to allocate over Rs 6,000 crore under different grants for these welfare schemes,” Baruah said. Baruah presented a Rs 2.85 lakh crore Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, proposing a fourfold increase in the tax exemption limit for small tea growers and a nearly 10-percentage-point cut in VAT on piped natural gas.The Assam Assembly last year passed The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, which seeks to ban polygamous marriages in the state and impose strict penalties on those who enter into or conceal a second marriage while the first remains legally valid.The Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the opening day of the winter session, will apply across Assam, except in Sixth Schedule areas and to members of Scheduled Tribes as defined under the Constitution.The Bill defines polygamy as entering into a marriage while either party already has a legally valid existing marriage or a living spouse from whom they have neither obtained a legal divorce nor had the marriage annulled.It provides for a punishment of up to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine for anyone found guilty of entering into a polygamous marriage.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Assam budget proposes welfare ban, dismissal for those practising polygamy The Assam government on Friday proposed dismissing government employees found guilty of practising polygamy, according to the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. The Budget also proposed barring people practising polygamy from availing benefits under state-run welfare schemes“Speaker Sir, in order to…

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Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage and management of medicines at the agency’s stores.Gupta said that her government follows a “zero tolerance” policy towards corruption.Suspensions of the seven persons will take effect immediately, the statement said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKarnataka Man Pulls Out Crude Bombs After Lover ‘Refused’ To Marry Him, Dies In ExplosionNCB Report Warns Of Nitazenes, Myanmar Route; Flags Telegram As Key Hub For Drug AdsMaharashtra TET Exam Postponed After ‘Paper Leak’, 3 Arrested, CM Fadnavis Orders SIT ProbeFadnavis, Uddhav Share Flight Amid Shiv Sena Turmoil After Six MPs Switch Sides | WatchPM Modi Meets Jonathan, World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, During Seychelles VisitAkal Takht Summons Sikh MLAs; Bhagwant Mann Calls Crucial AAP Huddle In Punjab | WatchIndian Vessels Desh Suraksha, SSL Kaveri Sail Through Hormuz; Third Takes U-TurnDMK Alliance Rocked As Vaiko’s MDMK Quits SPA After Nine Years Of Partnership | WatchClass 12 Student Sarthak Sidhant, Who Exposed CBSE Tender Procedure, Launches 1.66 Cr Record Portal’India Deserves Permanent Seat At UNSC’: Seychelles Foreign Minister Ahead Of PM Modi’s Visit123Photostories6 high-protein cheela recipes for healthy weight lossEveryone else seems to have it figured out: Why young adults feel the pressure to be ‘sorted’ before they turn 30Bollywood stars who follow the early dinner rule for fitness: From Anushka Sharma to Akshay Kumar5 common mistakes people make while buying diamondsFrom the ‘Mahakumbh of Tantrics’ to the sacred red water: 5 fascinating facts about Ambubachi Mela, India’s unique Menstruation FestivalEating dinner too late? Doctors warn this everyday habit could quietly affect your kidneys and metabolism10 beautiful baby boy names inspired by ancient gods and their powerful meanings7 simple ingredients to add more fibre to your rajmaIs your desk snack stash secretly affecting your blood sugar? Doctors explainInside Sunita Ahuja’s lavish Rs 16 crore home: Stunning living room, stylish bar, scenic balcony and more123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayErling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Combined Net worthFIFA world cup 2026Rams FanRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News

Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage and management of medicines at the agency’s stores.Gupta said that her government follows a “zero tolerance” policy towards corruption.Suspensions of the seven persons will take effect immediately, the statement said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKarnataka Man Pulls Out Crude Bombs After Lover ‘Refused’ To Marry Him, Dies In ExplosionNCB Report Warns Of Nitazenes, Myanmar Route; Flags Telegram As Key Hub For Drug AdsMaharashtra TET Exam Postponed After ‘Paper Leak’, 3 Arrested, CM Fadnavis Orders SIT ProbeFadnavis, Uddhav Share Flight Amid Shiv Sena Turmoil After Six MPs Switch Sides | WatchPM Modi Meets Jonathan, World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, During Seychelles VisitAkal Takht Summons Sikh MLAs; Bhagwant Mann Calls Crucial AAP Huddle In Punjab | WatchIndian Vessels Desh Suraksha, SSL Kaveri Sail Through Hormuz; Third Takes U-TurnDMK Alliance Rocked As Vaiko’s MDMK Quits SPA After Nine Years Of Partnership | WatchClass 12 Student Sarthak Sidhant, Who Exposed CBSE Tender Procedure, Launches 1.66 Cr Record Portal’India Deserves Permanent Seat At UNSC’: Seychelles Foreign Minister Ahead Of PM Modi’s Visit123Photostories6 high-protein cheela recipes for healthy weight lossEveryone else seems to have it figured out: Why young adults feel the pressure to be ‘sorted’ before they turn 30Bollywood stars who follow the early dinner rule for fitness: From Anushka Sharma to Akshay Kumar5 common mistakes people make while buying diamondsFrom the ‘Mahakumbh of Tantrics’ to the sacred red water: 5 fascinating facts about Ambubachi Mela, India’s unique Menstruation FestivalEating dinner too late? Doctors warn this everyday habit could quietly affect your kidneys and metabolism10 beautiful baby boy names inspired by ancient gods and their powerful meanings7 simple ingredients to add more fibre to your rajmaIs your desk snack stash secretly affecting your blood sugar? Doctors explainInside Sunita Ahuja’s lavish Rs 16 crore home: Stunning living room, stylish bar, scenic balcony and more123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayErling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Combined Net worthFIFA world cup 2026Rams FanRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News

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NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage…

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The Income tax department (ITD) on Thursday said the recent communications sent to some taxpayers regarding their transactions are advisory in nature and aimed at facilitating voluntary compliance, not initiating enforcement action.In a post on X, the department said the messages were issued only in cases where there is an apparent significant gap between disclosures…

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Veteran actress Hema Malini received the prestigious Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu. The honour, announced in January this year, was conferred posthumously on the legendary actor, who passed away in November last year, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema spanning over six decades. Hema…

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NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday claimed that deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar will become chief minister after the ongoing winter session of the state legislature, adding fuel to speculation over a possible leadership change within the ruling party.Speaking to reporters, the Ramanagara MLA confirmed that he attended a late-night dinner…

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“Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone”: Congress leader TS Singh Deo”Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone”: Congress leader TS Singh Deo12 NEW DELHI: Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Sunday defended Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on the RSS’s organisational strength, stating that Singh intended to highlight areas for improvement within the Congress party, not to imitate the RSS.Speaking with ANI, Deo emphasised that organisational strengthening is a continuous process and that the Congress should focus on its own growth.”Digvijaya Singh is much senior to me; I cannot comment on his statement. He will be able to explain it better, but as far as strengthening the organisation is concerned, it is a continuous process…In any organisation, whether it is the BJP, RSS, or any other, everyone’s work is reviewed. The BJP certainly reviews the Congress and other parties… So, Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone, but he spoke about what we can do to strengthen the organisation…,” said Deo.Singh had sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength, citing Narendra Modi’s rise to power as an example. He later clarified that he rejects the RSS’s ideology but admires its organisational capabilities.Other Congress leaders, like Pawan Khera and Manickam Tagore, criticised Singh’s comments, equating the RSS with hatred and violence.Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday reiterated his remarks that he remains firmly opposed to the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) but admires their organisational capacity.Singh said, “I’ve been saying this from the beginning: I am opposed to the ideology of the RSS. They neither respect the Constitution nor the country’s laws, and it’s an unregistered organisation. But I admire their organisational capacity because an organisation that isn’t even registered has become so powerful that the Prime Minister says from the Red Fort that it is the world’s largest NGO.”What fanned the rumours of internal differences within the Congress was his comment on the party’s organisational strength.Singh said, “I can say this much that there is room for improvement, and every organisation should always have room for improvement,” he said.His remarks came after he shared a black-and-white photograph from the 1990s on December 27 on the social question-and-answer website Quora, showing a young Narendra Modi seated on the floor near senior BJP leader LK Advat an event in Gujarat.”I found this picture on the Quora site. It is very impressive. In what way did the grassroots swayamsevak of RSS and the worker of Jan Sangh @BJP4India sit on the floor at the feet of leaders and become the Chief Minister of the state and the Prime Minister of the country? This is the power of the organisation. Jai Siya Ram. @INCIndia @INCMP@kharge @RahulGandhi @priyankagandhi @Jairam_Ramesh @narendramodi,” Singh’s X post read.Responding to criticism over his social media post and praise for RSS, Singh said his remarks had been misunderstood. “I support the organisation. I am against the RSS and Modi ji. You have misunderstood. I have praised ‘sangathan’. I was, am, and will remain a staunch opponent of the RSS and Modi. Is it a bad thing to strengthen and praise the organisation?” he said. 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“Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone”: Congress leader TS Singh Deo”Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone”: Congress leader TS Singh Deo12 NEW DELHI: Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Sunday defended Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on the RSS’s organisational strength, stating that Singh intended to highlight areas for improvement within the Congress party, not to imitate the RSS.Speaking with ANI, Deo emphasised that organisational strengthening is a continuous process and that the Congress should focus on its own growth.”Digvijaya Singh is much senior to me; I cannot comment on his statement. He will be able to explain it better, but as far as strengthening the organisation is concerned, it is a continuous process…In any organisation, whether it is the BJP, RSS, or any other, everyone’s work is reviewed. The BJP certainly reviews the Congress and other parties… So, Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone, but he spoke about what we can do to strengthen the organisation…,” said Deo.Singh had sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength, citing Narendra Modi’s rise to power as an example. He later clarified that he rejects the RSS’s ideology but admires its organisational capabilities.Other Congress leaders, like Pawan Khera and Manickam Tagore, criticised Singh’s comments, equating the RSS with hatred and violence.Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday reiterated his remarks that he remains firmly opposed to the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) but admires their organisational capacity.Singh said, “I’ve been saying this from the beginning: I am opposed to the ideology of the RSS. They neither respect the Constitution nor the country’s laws, and it’s an unregistered organisation. But I admire their organisational capacity because an organisation that isn’t even registered has become so powerful that the Prime Minister says from the Red Fort that it is the world’s largest NGO.”What fanned the rumours of internal differences within the Congress was his comment on the party’s organisational strength.Singh said, “I can say this much that there is room for improvement, and every organisation should always have room for improvement,” he said.His remarks came after he shared a black-and-white photograph from the 1990s on December 27 on the social question-and-answer website Quora, showing a young Narendra Modi seated on the floor near senior BJP leader LK Advat an event in Gujarat.”I found this picture on the Quora site. It is very impressive. In what way did the grassroots swayamsevak of RSS and the worker of Jan Sangh @BJP4India sit on the floor at the feet of leaders and become the Chief Minister of the state and the Prime Minister of the country? This is the power of the organisation. Jai Siya Ram. @INCIndia @INCMP@kharge @RahulGandhi @priyankagandhi @Jairam_Ramesh @narendramodi,” Singh’s X post read.Responding to criticism over his social media post and praise for RSS, Singh said his remarks had been misunderstood. “I support the organisation. I am against the RSS and Modi ji. You have misunderstood. I have praised ‘sangathan’. I was, am, and will remain a staunch opponent of the RSS and Modi. Is it a bad thing to strengthen and praise the organisation?” he said. 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NEW DELHI: Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Sunday defended Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on the RSS’s organisational strength, stating that Singh intended to highlight areas for improvement within the Congress party, not to imitate the RSS.Speaking with ANI, Deo emphasised that organisational strengthening is a continuous process and that the Congress should focus on its…

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Delhi University signs MoU with Home Ministry’s I4C The University of Delhi (DU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs to expand collaboration on cyber safety, awareness and capacity building.The agreement was signed on Monday at the Council Room of the…

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has now clarified the decision why his company will not expand its work-from-home (WFH) policy, even after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the organisations to cut on fuel consumption and reduce travel. Vembu has now said that Zoho reviews its stance on work-from-home internally but concluded that in-person collaboration remains critical…

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