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Wife proves husband's incapacity, gets 10k

A Kerala High Court decision clarified that a man, despite suffering a paralytic stroke, could still be required to pay his wife monthly maintenance. The court found that, although he was physically unable to have a sexual relationship, he possessed the financial means to support both himself and his wife. Consequently, the high court affirmed a family court ruling that he must pay Rs 10,000 each month for her upkeep.

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EU capitals weaken end-of-year deadline for budget deal

Italy and France are resisting European Council President António Costa's push to secure a deal in 2026.

  • European governments weaken commitment to finalize budget deal by year-end.
  • EU leaders hesitant to set end-of-year deadline, fearing negotiation weakness.
  • Draft conclusions call for "timely agreement," not specific year-end deadline.

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