Section 66A of IT Act
There are over three years since SC struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act as unconstitutional.
Bill to remove leprosy as ground for divorce
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill seeking to remove leprosy as ground for divorce stating that this was a “discriminatory” provision for a disease that is now curable.
10 % quota for poor from general category
The Union Cabinet cleared a 10 per cent job and education quota for “economically weaker” sections.
Citizenship Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 recommended:
VVPAT
The Supreme Court sought a response from the Election Commission (EC) :
RBI’s Financial Stability Report
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Financial Stability Report, despite concerns, credit growth of the scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) improved across all bank groups between March and September 2018.
Unemployment rate grows
The estimated unemployment rate shot to a 27-month high of 7.38% in December 2018 and numbers of those employed fell by 1.09 crore over the last 12 months.
International Space Station could grow beans in 2021
According to new research, after cultivating lettuce in space three years ago, crew members aboard the International Space Station could be growing beans in 2021.
Defence manufacturing rules eased
The government issued a notification simplifying the process for approval of manufacturing of a range of defence and aerospace equipment and components by private industry, by bringing them under the licensing authority of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
Driving licence may be linked to Aadhaar
The government will soon make it mandatory for linking Aadhaar with driving licences.