Triple Talaq Hearing (Day 6): Judgment reserved
Supreme Court: The Constitution bench of 5 judges belonging to 5 different faiths started hearing the Triple Talaq matter on 11.05.2017. The
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: International Court of Justice stays the execution of death sentence
In the proceedings initiated by India on 08.05.2017 before the International Court of Justice against the execution of the death sentence imposed
Continue readingTriple Talaq can’t be given in a way that violates women’s rights: Allahabad High Court
As reported by Firstpost, the Allahabad High Court has termed triple talaq as unconstitutional, observing that the practice is violation of a
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MHA issues advisory to States/UTs on Prison Reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written a letter to the Principal Secretary/Secretary Home (In-charge of Prisons) of all States and
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Fodder scam: Charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav restored; Trial to be completed within 9 months
Supreme Court: Restoring the conspiracy charges against RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Fodder Scam, the bench of Arun Mishra and Amitava
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Draft Civil Aviation Requirements issued on handling of unruly and disruptive passengers
The Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju and MoS Shri Jayant Singh informed that the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India constitutes Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has constituted Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards for the performance of core
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Modifications in 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits approved
The Union Cabinet approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits
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ESIC: ‘One Insured Person-Two Dispensaries’ and ‘Aadhaar Based Online Claim Submission’ Schemes launched
Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment launched two schemes “One IP- Two Dispensaries” and “Aadhaar based Online Claim Submission” on
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Govt. launches Tarang Sanchar, a web portal for information sharing on mobile towers & EMF emission compliance
The Minister of Communications launched Tarang Sanchar, a web portal for Information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission Compliances and said
Continue readingCBDT signs two Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into two Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers, strengthening the Government’s
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EPF members now required to submit self-declaration for advance in case of illness of members/dependents
EPF members will now only be required to submit a self-declaration for the advance in case of illness of members/ dependents. Differently
Continue readingPFRDA smoothens process of registration of ‘Retirement Advisers’
In order to smoothen the process of registration of Retirement Advisers, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has transformed the process
Continue readingCyprus removed as notified jurisdictional area (NJA) with retrospective effect from 01-11-2013
Circular No. 15 of 2017 [Dated 21st April, 2017] Subject: Clarification on
Continue readingDate for filing of declaration under PMGKY extended
The Taxation and Investment Regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana,2016 (PMGKY) had commenced on 17th December, 2016 and was open for
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Legal Aid and Empowerment initiatives launched
Minister of Law & Justice and Electronics & IT appealed to all those involved in the delivery of justice to join hands
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Government decides to do away with beacons for all categories of vehicles
With a view to strengthening healthy democratic values in the country, the Central Government took another historic step today. The Union Cabinet
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NCLT dismisses Cyrus Mistry’s waiver petition
As reported, the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) headed by Member B.S.V. Kumar refused to grant a waiver
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Business Reform Action Plan 2017 released
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the World Bank Group, released the
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Cabinet approves implementation of Supreme Court’s judgment regarding Target Plus Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Supreme Court’s Judgment dated 27th October 2015 regarding Target Plus Scheme (TPS) 2004-09 in
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