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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

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

Four Nagaland officials held for diverting govt. funds to NSCN(K)

The National Investigation Agency has arrested four Nagaland officials for allegedly diverting government funds to banned terrorist organisation NSCN (K). 

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Oct 2017

SC does a re-think on dowry harassment ruling

The court  did a re-think, saying its order dilutes the right of a woman to seek justice against the evil of dowry.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Oct 2017

Supreme Court refers case of ban on women’s entry into Sabarimala temple to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court  referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench the question whether the fundamental right of women to pray at the place of their choice can be discriminated against solely based “on a biological factor exclusive to the female gender.”

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Oct 2017