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.
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.
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.
ITBP raises maiden mechanised column
ITBP raises maiden mechanised column for quick deployment of troops along the India-China border in case of Doklam-like standoffs
SC asks Centre to strike a balance on Rohingya issue
The Supreme Court said humanitarian concern, national security must be considered
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.”
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.
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).
Addressing the deficiencies in the Insecticides Act, 1968
20 farmers die of pesticide poisoning in Maharashtra; over 1,800 affected
Himachal Pradesh & Gujrat Elections and Model Code of Conduct
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly poll will be held in a single phase on November 9.