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Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to c
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi criticized the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023, which he said had faced strong objections due to concerns over its environmental and socio-economic impact. He pointed out that the decision to open
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"No satisfactory answer from the Home Minister": Congress MP Manish Tewari
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amit Shah referred to the Citizenship Amendment Act, stating that people from six oppressed communities in neighboring countries had taken refuge in India under the law. Shah also stated that India's approach to immigration is rooted in its historical traditions and values.
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Those who come to contribute to India's economy are welcome: Amit Shah
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Replying to the discussion, Amit Shah spoke about the importance of the bill and said that it will strengthen the country's security and economy, pave the way to make our education system and universities global, lay a strong foundation for research and investigation in the country and ma
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Jairam Ramesh hails SC order on Forest Conservation Amendment Act, says "s
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court order on pleas against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 and said it is "a stinging rebuke to the Modi Government's systematic efforts to dilute the institutions and regulatory systems" for ecologica
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Pakistani Hindu refugees who voted during Delhi polls, await government su
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Many Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tila have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019. Several of them recently received their citizenship and cast their votes for the first time, which is a historic moment for the community.
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Delhi HC stays student suspensions amid JMI protest, orders formation of p
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the suspension of several students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) who were protesting on campus without prior permission.
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Pak journalists' nationwide protest continues over controversial PECA Law,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Journalists protested the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA) for the second day in a row in response to a call from the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Thursday.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and others move Lahore High Court against PECA
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The petition stated that Act does not define "fake news", permitting authorities to describe any news as fake and take action as per political grounds. According to the petition, the amended act requires journalists to reveal their news sources, which is a breach of journalistic ethics.
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Pak: Journalist Union challenges controversial Peca law in IHC, calls it a
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) filed a lawsuit in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday against the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Peca law).
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Delhi polls: Pakistani Hindu refugees vote for first time, express happine
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Hundreds of Pakistani Hindu refugees who have been living in Delhi cast their votes for the first time after being granted citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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Pakistan's new cyber law sparks free speech concerns, rights groups demand
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday said that internet freedom and free expression are gravely threatened by Pakistan's government's recent amendment to the country's cybercrimes act.
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Pakistan: HRCP slams PECA act, raises alarm over free speech restrictions
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, expressing concern over its potential to further curtail freedom of expression for both journalists and ordinary social media users.
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