Disqualification of AAP MLAs approved
President accepted the recommendation of the Election Commission to disqualify the 20 MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) the ruling party in the national capital, for holding offices of profit.
Campaign on compulsory registration of marriages
The Telangana government has decided to launch an awareness campaign across the State to sensitise people of all religions on compulsory registration of marriage.
India admitted to Australia Group
India joined the Australia Group saying that the membership will be mutually beneficial.
EC recommends disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs over ‘office of profit’ charge
The Election Commission has recommended the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs finding them guilty of holding an ‘office of profit’.
States can’t override censor: SC
The Supreme Court observed that the grant of certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Cinematograph Act of 1952 denudes States of any power to exercise prohibition on the exhibition of the film.
India to set up $350 mn fund for solar projects to meet renewable energy target
India will set up a $350 million fund to finance solar projects as the country steps up efforts to achieve its ambitious target of adding 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy by 2022.
Home Ministry pitches for Budapest Convention on cyber security
Making a strong pitch to sign the Budapest Convention on cyber crime, the Ministry of Home Affairs flagged the need for international cooperation to check cyber crime, radicalisation and boost data security.
MPs panel proposes proxy voting for migrant workers
If proxy voting is meant to make it easier for NRIs to exercise their franchise and save up on travel costs, then why shouldn’t the same facility be extended to a migrant worker within India?
SC condemns conduct of caste panchayats
Any collective attack by a khap panchayat on an adult for choosing to marry the person of their choice is absolutely illegal and condemned, the Supreme Court said .
36% rural youth can’t name India’s capital, finds survey
Fourteen per cent of rural youth in the age group of 14-18 failed to identify the map of India, says the 2017 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), brought out by Pratham.