India & UK to cooperate in urban transport sector
India and UK have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India calls for immediate provisional measures; hearing concluded
International Court of Justice at the Hague begins hearing the submissions of India in the matter relating to Kulbhushan Jadhav’s execution order
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Measures announced to curb the menace of online Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been making several efforts to deal with the problem of online Child Sexual Abuse
Continue readingAppointment of Additional Judges, Rajasthan High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri Ashok
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Smt. Rekha
Continue readingNational Herald case: Delhi HC orders income tax probe
As reported by Financial Express, the Delhi High Court has allowed an Income Tax Department investigation in the National Herald case. The case is based
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Triple Talaq Hearing (Day 6): Judgment reserved
Supreme Court: The Constitution bench of 5 judges belonging to 5 different faiths started hearing the Triple Talaq matter on 11.05.2017. The
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Supreme Court’s Integrated Case Management Information System launched
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today uploaded the Integrated Case Management Information System on the Supreme Court website, which marks the
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Benefit of 2 years weightage of service under Employees Pension Scheme
[Letter No: Pension-Pen-I/3/4/2016/MOL&E/2 ; Dated: 08.05.2017] Subject: Benefit of 2 Years weightage of Service to the members with 20 or more years of
Continue readingShri Sushil Chandra reappointed Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes
The President of India re-appointed Shri Sushil Chandra, IRS (IT:80001), Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) as Chairman of the Central
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: International Court of Justice stays the execution of death sentence
In the proceedings initiated by India on 08.05.2017 before the International Court of Justice against the execution of the death sentence imposed
Continue readingTriple Talaq can’t be given in a way that violates women’s rights: Allahabad High Court
As reported by Firstpost, the Allahabad High Court has termed triple talaq as unconstitutional, observing that the practice is violation of a
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MHA issues advisory to States/UTs on Prison Reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written a letter to the Principal Secretary/Secretary Home (In-charge of Prisons) of all States and
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Supreme Court lists 359 matters for hearing during summer vacation
On 08.05.2017, the final list of the matters to be listed for hearing during summer vacation before the vacation bench was notified. During
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Fodder scam: Charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav restored; Trial to be completed within 9 months
Supreme Court: Restoring the conspiracy charges against RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Fodder Scam, the bench of Arun Mishra and Amitava
Continue reading5-judge Constitution Bench to hear Triple talaq matter from 11th May, 2017
As per the Circulars dated 05.05.2017, the Constitution bench of 5-judges will hear the below mentioned matters during summer vacations that are commencing
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Draft Civil Aviation Requirements issued on handling of unruly and disruptive passengers
The Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju and MoS Shri Jayant Singh informed that the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on
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Cabinet approves National Steel Policy 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017. The new Steel Policy enshrines
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India constitutes Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has constituted Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards for the performance of core
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Modifications in 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits approved
The Union Cabinet approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits
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