Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill on ‘Death for Rapists’ of girls aged 12 and below
Rajasthan on 09-03-2018, became the second State after Madhya Pradesh, to unanimously pass a Bill awarding death to those found guilty of
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Aarushi-Hemraj Murder: CBI moves Supreme Court against acquittal of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved to the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court verdict acquitting Rajesh and Nupur
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Recommendations of Inter-Ministerial Group on Stressed Assets in Telecom Sector approved
The Union Cabinet has approved two key measures in telecom sector to facilitate investments, consolidation in the sector and enhancing ease of
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 15]: Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET or other All India Entrance Exams; SC passes interim order
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 14]: Aadhaar is an entitlement like Passport. I may or may not obtain it: Arvind Datar
When the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, assembled
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INX Media Case: No interim protection from arrest to Karti Chidambaram
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused to grant Karti Chidambaram, the
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Cabinet approves Amendments to Housing and Telephone Facilities Rules, Constituency Allowance Rules and Office Expense Allowance Rules for MPs
The Union Cabinet has approved Amendment to (i) The Housing and Telephone Facilities (Members of Parliament) Rules, 1956 (ii) The Members of
Continue readingCabinet approves methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal under the Coal
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Mahanadi Water Disputes: Tribunal to be constituted under Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for adjudication of dispute on Mahanadi River Waters. The Tribunal shall determine water sharing among
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 13]: In case authentication fails, the entitlements may be annulled, resulting in permanent disablement: Gopal Subramanium
On the 13th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium consluded his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 12]: Minimal, regulatory identification is fine but identification for availing rights is not: Gopal Subramanium
On the 12th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Centralised bidding to pare down cost of electricity, to assuage power purchase for States
The Government is working on a novel idea to enhance power procurement by states through reducing the cost of electricity, so as
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Priya Prakash Varrier: Supreme Court stays all criminal proceedings against the “Oru Adaar Love” actress
Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ came to the rescue of actress
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Defence Ministry assuages procurement norms/regulations
The defence ministry has relaxed its procurement norms, making it easier for Indian companies, including start-ups, to supply equipment and other products
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Facebook can face fines up to $125 million if it fails to stop collecting data on users by using unauthorized means
The Brussels Court of First Instance on Friday, cautioned popular social networking site Facebook to stop collecting data on users or face
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National Green Tribunal: In a relief to public sector oil companies, the National Green Tribunal has allowed registration of new diesel vehicles
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Denial of services for want of “Aadhar” is a travesty of its object being transparency and accountability
The UIDAI has recapitulated and asked the government departments/Ministries and State/UT governments to ensure that no essential service or benefit is denied
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Mandatory to qualify NEET to pursue foreign medical course
A common National Entrance Exam viz. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test has been made mandatory for admission to all medical courses in
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 10]: My primary status is that of a citizen, not of an Aadhaar Card holder: Kapil Sibal
As the final hearing in the Aadhaar matter approached it’s 10th day, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal concluded his submissions before the 5-judge bench
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Government amends Housing Scheme Guidelines to augment its coverage
The Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry has amended the guidelines of housing scheme for urban areas under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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