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Pro bono criterion for judges 

 The government wants the Pro bono criteria to be followed in the appointment of judges.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

Ministry nod for Konkan Railway expansion

The Ministry of Railways has given its in-principle approval for major capacity augmentation of Konkan Railway. Approximate cost of the expansion would be ₹4,980 crore.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

Debate over proxy voting for NRIs 

The Central government intends to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). It will benefit States with a relatively significant NRI population.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

Supreme Court to hear plea against linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, phones

The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the government move to link bank accounts and mobile phones with Aadhaar numbers.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

SC seeks views on guidelines for abortion

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government on framing of guidelines for setting up a permanent mechanism for termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in exceptional cases.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017