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Enactment of legislation to be decided by elected representatives, not by
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): The Central Government on Friday told the Delhi high court that it is for the legislature to enact or not to enact a piece of legislation adding this is a matter of policy for the elected representatives of the people to decide and no direction in this reg
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TN govt will pass legislation on appointment of VCs, says Stalin
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday informed that his government would introduce legislation to appoint Vice-chancellors for state universities.
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Lithuanian volunteers may face jail for 'Harboring' migrant at the border
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], December 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service launched a prejudicial inquiry into volunteers of the non-governmental Sienos Grupe organization, who allegedly harbored a migrant at the Belarusian border and might face up to 6 years, according to the cou
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'No one should pressurize us on EVMs', says Pakistan's poll body
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 25 (ANI): Noting that the Election Commission of Pakistan had taken various steps regarding electronic voting machines (EVMs) even before the legislation was passed, the poll body has said that it was fully aware of its obligations and no one should try to put
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Biden signs bill to allow Capitol Police to request help without prior app
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday that will allow the US Capitol Police to request assistance without prior approval during emergencies, the White House said.
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Japan's PM Kishida open to change law to prevent earthquake casualties
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country's legislation can be changed if necessary to ensure public safety, after disaster experts warned of a massive death toll in the event of a strong earthquake hitting the country's
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RS passes Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 202
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] December 20 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha was on Monday passed the 'Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021' with voice vote to rectify a drafting "anomaly" created by a 2014 amendment to the parent legislation.
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Govt curtailing EC's independence by bringing Election Laws (Amendment) Bi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): Following the government's introduction of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the Lok Sabha, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said that the Centre is curtailing the independence of the Election Commission by bringing the legislation.
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Committee on personal data protection bill suggests single regulatory body
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Noting that non-personal data has also to be dealt within the legislation if privacy is the concern, the Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, has suggested creating a "single administration and regulatory body" to avert contradiction,
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Maternity Benefit Act beneficial legislation for safeguarding rights of pr
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has said that the Maternity Benefit Act is beneficial legislation for the purpose of safeguarding the rights of pregnant women.
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US house passes legislation funding government through February 18 to avoi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) on Thursday that will fund the government through February 18 and avoid a government shutdown if their Senate counterparts pass the CR as well by Friday at midnight.
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Winter session: Rajya Sabha's Business Advisory Committee meeting underway
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Rajya Sabha is underway at Parliament to allocate time for government legislation and other business.
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