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Bill seeking to expand categories under SEZ Act 2005 passed by Lok Sabha
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A bill that seeks to expand categories under the Special Economic Zones Act 2005 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Nepal: Foreign TV channels taken off-air for a day to protest new legislat
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jun 24 (ANI): Shoyeb Khan, a cricket enthusiast, missed watching the World Cup Cricket 2019 match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh on Monday owing to a channel blackout organized by the Nepali Cable operators as a mark of protest against a new legislation.
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Hong Kong: Carrie Lam publicly apologises for extradition bill
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Jun 18 (ANI): Hong Kong's pro-Beijing leader, Carrie Lam, on Tuesday publicly apologised for having proposed controversial legislation that would allow criminal suspects to mainland China for persecution.
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Bill moved in US House to put India on par with Washington's 'closest alli
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jun 17 (ANI): A legislation has been moved in the United States' House of Representatives seeking to advance the US-India strategic relationship and bring New Delhi on par with Washington's "closest allies and partners".
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17th Lok Sabha's first session begins today; Union Budget, triple talaq bi
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The first session of 17th Lok Sabha will commence today, which will see the passing of the Union Budget and some key legislations like Triple Talaq bill being on top of the government agenda.
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BJP will be at forefront of pro-people governance: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday promised the citizens of the country to be at the forefront of 'pro-people governance,' facilitating legislation that manifests the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.'
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$19 bn disaster aid bill blocked for 3rd time in US House
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): The United States House of Representative on Thursday failed to pass a multibillion-dollar disaster relief bill, for the third time in less than a week, once again thwarting Democrats' efforts to pass the long-delayed legislation that is supported by Pres
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Scotland initiates fresh bid for independent statehood
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Glasgow [Scotland], May 30 (ANI): Scotland's pro-independence government on Wednesday tabled legislation that would pave the way for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
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Protestors gather in Tel Aviv to 'save democracy' from Netanyahu
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 26 (ANI): Thousands of Israelis gathered here on Saturday night to protest against attempts to pass legislation that would grant protection to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from criminal prosecution and threaten the Israeli democratic checks and balances.
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Russia makes citizenship easier for Ukrainians
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Apr 25 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree on granting individuals permanently residing in certain districts of Ukraine the right to apply for Russian citizenship using a simplified procedure.
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South Korea declares anti-abortion law as unconstitutional
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Apr 12 (ANI): South Korea's Constitutional Court on Thursday (local time) ruled as unconstitutional a 66-year-law that made abortion a crime punishable by two years imprisonment, signalling a major victory for those who campaigned extensively for the abolition of the
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Taylor Swift donates to fight anti-LGBTQ legislation in Tennessee
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Apr 9 (ANI): American singer Taylor Swift showed support for LGBTQ rights in her home state of Tennessee by donating a generous amount of USD 113,000 to an organisation called Tennessee Equality Project (TEP).
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