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India criticises Pakistan's democratic situation, flags jailing of Imran K
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India on Monday (local time) sharply criticised Pakistan's domestic political situation at the United Nations Security Council, flagging Islamabad for jailing former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and allowing its armed forces to engineer a "constitutional coup" through the new 27th
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AskMyGuru Welcomes Government's Draft AI Content Regulation Rules, Calls f
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 15: AskMyGuru (AMG), the AI-powered Vedic knowledge platform developed by Bharat Ek Khoj Spiritual Tech Pvt Ltd, has submitted its response to the Ministry of Electronics and IT's Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code)
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NHRC flags "proxy governance" in local bodies; summons states, UTs over 'S
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The matter arises out of complaint filed by Sushil Verma, former Member of Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which was considered by the bench of the Commission headed by Priyank Kanoongo, member NHRC on 12.12.2025, an official statement said.
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Government notifies Act for sharp hike in duty on tobacco products
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, effecting a substantial increase in excise duties on unmanufactured tobacco, manufactured tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco substitutes.
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Efforts underway to govern Maharashtra from PMO: Nana Patole on new Lokayu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Nana Patole on Friday criticised the Maharashtra government as it is set to implement the new Lokayukta Act, following the state's Legislature's approval of amendments suggested by the Centre, saying that efforts are underway to run the state from the Prime Minister's Offi
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Pakistan's rights crisis deepens as HRCP slams state repression and elite
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the government to withdraw the controversial 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, end "enforced disappearances," and release all political prisoners across the country, as reported by Dawn.
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Maharashtra set to implement new Lokayukta Act after Centre-directed amend
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After a delay of nearly two years, Maharashtra is finally set to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature's approval of amendments suggested by the Central Government. The move comes in response to consistent demands from veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who ha
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Maharashtra set to implement new Lokyaukta act with strict anti-corruption
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On Thursday the 'Maharashtra Lokayukta Amendment Bill 2025', along with fresh recommendations was passed in the Vidhan Parishad during the session in Nagpur. CM Devendra Fardnavis announced.
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'One Nation One Election' committee holds second meeting this month, hears
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP MP PP Chaudhary, who is Chairman of the JPC, said there was good and constructive discussion during the meeting.
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Cash transfer schemes should be stopped in states with a debt-to-GDP ratio
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the growing trend of cash transfer schemes being used ahead of elections and demanded a constitutional amendment to restrict such practices for governments with high debt burdens.
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BJP's Nishikant Dubey accuses Congress of subverting institutions; rubbish
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dubey cited the 1976 Swaran Singh Committee, which led to the 42nd Amendment, saying it stripped the President of powers. He criticised Gandhi's claims, pointing out Congress's own history of influencing institutions and appointments.
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Pakistan: Lawyers' convention rejects "defaced" constitutional amendments,
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A lawyers' convention in Lahore rejected proposed constitutional amendments, condemned a military press conference, demanded the release of political detainees and missing persons, called for biometric bar elections, and opposed a new property ordinance, citing threats to judicial independen
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