Rajasthan High Court recommends Centre to declare cow as national animal
As reported by The Hindu, giving another twist to the ever raging issue of cow slaughter and beef ban, the Rajasthan High
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Law Commission seeks suggestions: Should betting & gambling be legalised in India?
Appeal The Supreme Court, in Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket Association of Bihar, (2016) 8 SCC 535, mandated
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NCST : Committee to enquire into serious issues against ST employees should have minimum of two members from ST community
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has asked the Department of Personnel and Training to constitute a committee having minimum of two
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National Commission for Backward Classes to be constituted in same manner as National Commissions for SCs & STs
The new National Commission for Backward Classes will be constituted under Article 338B and will commence functioning as a constitutional authority, in
Continue readingMadras HC stays notification on sale of cattle for slaughter
As reported by The Hindu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has stayed the operation of the Prevention of Cruelty
Continue readingAppointment of Addl. Judges, Jharkhand High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (l) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Bimlendu
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Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court says no to urgent hearing on IPS Officer RS Bhagora’s plea for stay of conviction
On 30.05.2017, the Supreme Court refused to stay the the conviction of IPS officer RS Bhagora in the Bilkis Bano Gangrape case and
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Babri Masjid Case: Bail granted to all 12 accused on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each
On 30. 05. 2017, the Special CBI Court at Lucknow granted bail to all 12 accused including senior BJP Leaders L.K. Advani,
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri Anil
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Lok
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Bhaskar
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Hitesh
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Prakash
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Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi assumes charge of Chairman of National Commission for Minorities
Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi assumed charge of the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi. After assuming the charge,
Continue readingCBDT issues Clarification on furnishing Statement of Financial Transaction & SFT Preliminary Response
Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 requires furnishing of a Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) for transactions prescribed under Rule 114E
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Start Up – Definition Changes
Startup India was launched by the Government of India on 16th January, 2016 to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and
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India and Bangladesh sign MoU on cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses
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Reader titled “Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods” released by WCD Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a reader titled “Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods”. It provides advisory
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Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking cancellation of NEET held on May 7
Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of the plea seeking cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) which was conducted on 07.05.2017. The Court said that since
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Roll out of GST to lower tax burden on packaged cement, medicaments, smart phones, medical devices, surgical instruments
The roll out of Goods and Services (GST) Tax will bring benefits to the consumers due to reduced tax rates on various
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