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Congress manifesto promises to revamp laws, plans to quash sedition, amend
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Apr 2 (ANI): The Congress manifesto released on Tuesday promised significant changes in the laws, like quashing of the Sedition law and amendment to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
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Amit Shah attacks Cong on its promise to amend AFSPA
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked Congress for promising a review of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in its election manifesto and accused it of attempting to demoralise armed forces personnel posted on the borders.
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Some 'Congress friends' conspired against removal of AFSPA, says Omar Abdu
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Welcoming as "better late than never" the Congress poll promise of amending the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said earlier "some friends" in the grand old party had "conspire
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Congress promises to amend AFSPA Act if voted to power
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): The Congress, which released its election manifesto on Tuesday, promised to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or the AFSPA, that grants special powers to the Indian armed forces in 'insurgency-hit areas', if the party came to power after the ensui
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SC notice to Centre on PIL over constitutional validity of restitution of
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Union Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the law that gives powers to the courts to force a separated couple to stay together through a decree for restitution of conjugal rights. Read More
Govt keeps in abeyance special powers given to Assam Rifles
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (ANI): The government has decided to keep a notification issued on February 19, giving special powers under CrPC to the Assam Rifles, in abeyance.
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Puducherry CM stages protest against Governor Kiran Bedi
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Puducherry [India], Feb 13 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister Velu Narayanasamy on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Raj Bhawan, the official residence of Governor Kiran Bedi alleging she was misusing her powers and also interfering in the day-to-day activities of the government.
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DMK appeals ECI to save ‘deer’ of democracy from ‘hunter’ BJP
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 10 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday appealed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to use its Constitutional powers, and save the ‘deer’ of democracy from the ‘hunter’ BJP by holding by-polls in 21 assembly seats along with the coming Lok Sa
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Ram temple issue: Govt to take steps within its powers once SC ruling come
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday underlined that the Centre would take steps within its powers once the Supreme Court's judgment on Ram Janmabhoomi case comes.
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Alok Verma takes charge again, day after being reinstated as CBI Director
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): A day after being reinstated by the Supreme Court, Alok Verma resumed charge as the CBI Director on Wednesday, about two-and-a-half months after being divested of his powers and sent on leave by the government.
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AFSPA extended in 'disturbed' Nagaland for 6 months
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 31 (ANI): The Centre on Sunday extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland for a period of six months, declaring the northeastern state a 'disturbed area.'
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New surveillance order akin to Telegraph Act, says Govt
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 21 (ANI): Every individual case will continue to require prior approval of Home Ministry or state government and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not delegated its powers to any law enforcement or security, the government on Friday clarified on its latest directi
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