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Government Accepted Shah Committee’s Recommendation to Make Clarificatory Amendment on Non-Applicability of MAT on FII/FPIs

In the light of controversy generated on the applicability of the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on FIIs/FPIs due to inconsistent rulings of

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Law Commission Report on Death Penalty

The Law Commission of India chaired by Justice A.P. Shah submitted its 262nd report on 31st August 2015 on the issue of

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MoU signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education and research

On 24.08.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education, training and research.

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Additional Judges in Gauhati High Court appointed by the President

The President of India appointed Shri Nishitendu Chaudhury, Shri Lanusungkum Jamir and Shri Manash Ranjan Pathak to be Additional Judges of the

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Shri Om Prakash Rawat appointed as New Election Commissioner

The President of India appointed former IAS officer Shri Om Prakash Rawat as an Election Commissioner (EC) in the Election Commission of

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MoU signed between India and Slovak Republic for technical cooperation in the Railway Sector

On 12.08.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Slovak Republic on technical cooperation in railway sector. The MoU signed

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Entry of Law Students/Interns barred from high security zone of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has barred the entry of interns/law students inside the high security zone of Supreme Court. The

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MoU’s signed by Indian Railways to save power and improve efficiency

On 12.08.2015, four Memorandum of Understandings were signed between Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Power & Ministries of New & Renewable Energy

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Acharya Devvrat appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh

On 08.08.2015, the President of India appointed Acharya Dev Vrat as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh with effect from the date he

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Shri Ram Nath Kovind appointed as the Governor of Bihar

On 08.08.2015, the President of India appointed Shri Ram Nath Kovind as the Governor of Bihar with effect from the date he

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Loan Agreement signed between India and ADB to support National Urban Health Mission

On 28.07.2015, a Loan Agreement of $300 million was signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The

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Finance agreement of US$ 250 million signed between India and World Bank

On 16.07.2015, India and World Bank signed a finance agreement of US$ 250 million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. The agreement

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Guidelines governing Adoption of Children, 2015

On 17.07.2015 the Central Government notified the following Guidelines issued by the Central Adoption Resource Authority, superseding the Guidelines Governing the Adoption

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Guidelines issued by the Government for allowing visitor(s) into Jail

On 24.07.2015, the Government of India issued guidelines for all the States/ Union Territories for allowing any private individual/ Press/ NGO/ Company,

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Agreements/ MoU’s signed between India and Turkmenistan

(1) Memorandum of Understanding on Supply of Chemical Products between the Indian Public Sector Undertaking ‘Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited’ and the

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MoU signed to address the need of manpower in Steel and Mines Sector

On 10.07.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Steel & Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Skill Development

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Shri Karan Singh Tanwar appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council

On 08.07.2015, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 4(1)(d) and Section 4(4) of the New Delhi Municipal

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Agreement signed between India and US to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

On 09.07.2015, India and United States signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The objective

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Joint Statement signed between India and Kyrgyzstan

On 12.07.2015, a Joint Statement was signed between India and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

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MoU signed to address the need for skilled human resources in the health sector

On 11.07.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.