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Andhra CM hints at abolishing state Legislative Council
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday expressed resolve to abolish the state Legislative Council after its chairman referred the three-capital Bill to the select committee on discretionary powers.
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Supreme Court to hear plea against LG conferring NSA powers to Delhi Polic
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea filed by lawyer ML Sharma against the order by Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal, conferring the Police Commissioner with the power to detain under the National Security Act (NSA) for a period of three months -- between Ja
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Amid 3-capital row, Andhra Minister hints at abolition of Legislative Coun
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Botsa Satyanarayana on Thursday hinted at the abolition of Legislative Council after its chairman MA Sharif referred the three-capital Bill to the Select Committee on Discretionary P
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SC to hear plea seeking power to President, Governors to disqualify Parlia
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a PIL filed by BJP leader and lawyer, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeking directions to vest in the President and Governors powers to disqualify a sitting Member of Parliament or state Assembly under anti-defection law after
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Owaisi slams Centre on report of Delhi Police being granted detention powe
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 18 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday alleged that the Centre has empowered Delhi Police to detain under the National Security Act (NSA).
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Andhra govt extends period of 'preventive detention act' for over 3 months
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jan 18 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh government on Friday issued an order, empowering the collectors and district magistrates and the commissioners of police in the state to exercise powers of detention under the National Security Act,1980 for up to three months.
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US House passes resolution limiting Trump's power to carry out military ac
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], Jan 10 (ANI): The US House of Representative on Thursday (local times) adopted a war powers resolution that limits President Donald Trump's ability to carry out military actions against Iran without the prior approval of Congress.
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Jimmy Peirson, Ben Cutting powers Brisbane Heat to five-wicket victory
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], Jan 9 (ANI): Jimmy Peirson and Ben Cutting's powerful knocks propel Brisbane Heat to a five-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) at Brisbane Cricket Ground here on Thursday.
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Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland for 6 months
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI): The Central government on Monday extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland for six more months.
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Matter of concern when courts start commenting on Speaker's decision: Birl
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Dec 19 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker on Thursday said that presiding officers should use their powers so that public confidence in Parliament and assemblies increases and noted that it was a matter of concern when courts start commenting on Speaker's decision.
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Powers to make laws relating to land, property are vested with J-K assembl
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that the powers to make laws under state, concurrent list relating to land and property are vested with the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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South Asian Games: Bala Devi's brace powers India to win third consecutive
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 9 (ANI): The Indian women's team won its third consecutive gold medal at the South Asian Games after triumphing 2-0 over Nepal in the summit clash of the 2019 edition, in Pokhara on Monday.
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