The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and sustainable mode of transportation as it decongest road and rail network.
Jaishankar detailed Sri Lanka's legal framework, stating, "Sri Lanka has two laws--the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act of 1996 and the Fisheries Regulation of Foreign Fishing Boats of 1979. Both these acts were amended in 2018 and 2023, providing for much stiffer sentences, bigger fin
The forum aimed to highlight legislative mechanisms and legal frameworks that support the national economy, enhance local industry, and protect consumers from fraud.
ECI in an official statement said that CEC and ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi interacted with CEOs on a series of topics that will pave the way for improvements in election management in the country within the established legal framework.
The deliberations focused on strengthening legal frameworks, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), the POSH Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibiti
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently discussed a legal battle in Pakistan, where he was sued over content deemed blasphemous on Facebook, highlighting the challenges posed by differing legal frameworks around the world.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 6: Under the aegis of the National Language Technology Mission (NLTM), the Bhasha Bandhu Hackathon has emerged as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity, addressing India's linguistic challenges in its legal framework. Hosted at the Global Skills Par
New Delhi [India], December 20: Consumer protection is a fundamental right, ensuring that people can seek recourse when faced with defective products or poor services. In India, consumer courts serve as dedicated platforms for resolving such disputes. Established under the Consumer Protectio
The UAE has transformed its desert landscapes into thriving green spaces, establishing itself as a global leader in sustainable and eco-tourism. Through initiatives like the "World's Coolest Winter" campaign, themed "Green Tourism," the nation promotes environmental awareness, agritourism, a
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is set to bring in a new legal framework to ensure data privacy while promoting the free flow of data among trusted global partners.