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Cabinet approves amendment to Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulati
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a proposal related to amendment in the second schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 that seeks to specify rates of royalty in respect of certa
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'Colonial' media law meant to gag Press in Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 7 (ANI): The "oppressive" media law amendments promulgated by the Imran Khan government as an ordinance is colonial in nature and is meant to gag the Press, said a media report.
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RSS-affiliate Muslim Rashtriya Manch to launch campaign to raise minimum a
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) will launch a nationwide movement to raise the minimum age of marriage for Muslim women.
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Inter-State Water Disputes Act needs to be totally amended to overcome nar
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 5 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that amendments should be made in Inter-State Water Disputes Act to overcome the narrow political considerations over water disputes and increase the availability of water for the people.
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At UNHRC, India urges Sri Lanka for steps to address legitimate aspiration
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 5 (ANI): India on Friday called upon Sri Lanka to take necessary steps to address the legitimate aspirations of the Tamil community, including by carrying forward the process of reconciliation and the implementation of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution
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SC notice to Centre on Delhi govt's plea against amended GNCTD Act
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre on a plea filed by Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government challenging the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which enhances the powers of Delhi Lieutenant Govern
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'Draconian' law against media draws flak in Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 3 (ANI): The "draconian" media law amendments passed by the Imran Khan government as an ordinance is drawing widespread criticism in Pakistan as it seeks to place fetters on the constitutional rights of citizens, local media reported.
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Pakistan: Punjab tweaks rules under Muslim Family Laws, opposition questio
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Punjab [Pakistan], March 2 (ANI): Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved an amendment to the West Pakistan Rules under Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 where it included a clause wherein couples intending to get married would have to take an oath to testify their belief in the finality of Pr
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Northeast Delhi violence: Delhi Police opposes Sharjeel Imam's bail plea,
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Opposing Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in Northeast Delhi violence case, the Delhi Police in a response filed in the High Court of Delhi said that due to the sensitivity of the case, it is requested that the accused may evade the process of law and threaten publ
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Rights group raises concern about Pakistan's 'draconian' cyber law
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], March 1 (ANI): The Pakistan government's amendment to its cybercrimes act is the latest in a concerted campaign to restrict freedom of expression and stifle dissent, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.
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Pakistan: Opposition condemns draconian law, says Imran govt trying to muz
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], February 27 (ANI): Awami National Party has joined the Pakistan Opposition party Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and slammed the Imran Khan government for promulgating the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act ordinance 2022 and said it was aimed at muzz
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Sunil Jakhar urges CM Channi to lead all-party delegation to PM Modi on BB
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], February 27 (ANI): Former PPCC chief and senior Congress leader Sunil Jakhar on Saturday wrote a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on the issue of amendments in appointment norms of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
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