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Our misfortune that first amendment to Constitution curtailed freedom of s
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Addressing the nation in the latest edition of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, while congratulating countrymen on the occasion of Constitution Day, said it was unfortunate that the first amendment of the Constitution 'pertained to curtai
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IT Amendment Rules ensure safeguards for children, youth against harms ari
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Centre through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), stated in its affidavit in the Delhi High Court that the IT Rules, 2021, as amended on April 6, 2023, are the uniform regulatory procedure prescribed by the Union Government, which mandates that online gaming
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US State of Ohio passes amendment to establish right to abortion
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The voters in the Ohio state of the US have approved a ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion protections, according to the Decision Desk HQ, reported The Hill.
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Plea in SC seeks implementation of Women Reservation Bill before 2024 poll
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court will hear on November 3 a petition seeking immediate implementation of the 33 per cent Women Reservation Bill in its true letter and spirit before Parliamentary General Election 2024. The plea has been filed by Jaya Thakur through advocates Varun Thakur and Varinder Kumar S
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Congress' Jairam Ramesh says, Modi govt tried to weaken 2010 Act meant for
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
On X, Jairam Ramesh posted, "The NMA (National Monuments Authority) was set up soon after Parliament passed the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act in March 2010. This was a huge step forward for the protection of our cultural heritage which
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At UNGA, India pushed for explicit condemnation of Hamas' terror attacks i
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Resolution in the UNGA did not include any explicit condemnation of the terrorist attacks of October 7, however, an amendment was moved to include this aspect, prior to the vote on the main Resolution, the source added.
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India sought condemnation of Hamas terror attack in UN resolution on Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Canada proposed an amendment to the resolution drafted by Jordan, which originally called for unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip but did not mention Hamas. Canada's proposed amendment sought to insert a paragraph condemning the 'terrorist attacks by Hamas.'
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ADJD discusses mechanisms for implementing amendments introduced by Labour
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised a seminar focusing on the "Implementation Mechanisms for Recent Amendments in Labour and Domestic Workers Laws" to standardise judicial practices and align them with forthcoming legislative changes set to take effect at the beginning of
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Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Amendment was necessary for the trial of terrorists [then] why amendment not required for the civilians? At the time of the 21st constitutional amendment, did the accused attack the army or installations?" inquired Justice Ahsan
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Punjab health worker arrested for taking Rs 50,000 bribe for amendment in
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign has arrested Sanjeev Singh, resident of village Bareke, posted as field worker, civil hospital Mamdot, Ferozepur district for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000.
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"Govt may want to address operational issues...": Advocate Sai Deepak afte
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled in a 3:2 verdict against giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The top court said it is for Parliament to formulate legislation on it.
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Delhi LG gives nod for registration of case under anti-corruption law agai
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
LG accorded approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988, for the registration of the case against assistant engineer JS Chauhan, and junior engineer Devi Singh on the complaint that they released payment to the contractor without proper verification of wo
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