Shri Amitav Kumar Gupta appointed as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court
The President of India appointed Shri Amitav Kumar Gupta as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, for a period of
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Shri Dama Seshadri Naidu appointed as an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court
The President of India appointed Shri Dama Seshadri Naidu as an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court, for a period of
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Rs. 410 crore allocated to frequently Drought affected and over exploited & Notified ground water blocks
Change in the rainfall pattern in the country has resulted in longer dry spells causing drought like situation in few areas in
Continue readingNotification to repeal the FCRA, 1952 and shift the Regulation of the Commodity Derivatives Market to SEBI with effect from 28th September 2015
In exercise of powers conferred by Sections 131 and 133 of the Finance Act, 2015, the Central Government appointed 28th September 2015
Continue readingGovernment Accepted Shah Committee’s Recommendation to Make Clarificatory Amendment on Non-Applicability of MAT on FII/FPIs
In the light of controversy generated on the applicability of the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on FIIs/FPIs due to inconsistent rulings of
Continue readingLaw Commission Report on Death Penalty
The Law Commission of India chaired by Justice A.P. Shah submitted its 262nd report on 31st August 2015 on the issue of
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MoU signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education and research
On 24.08.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education, training and research.
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Additional Judges in Gauhati High Court appointed by the President
The President of India appointed Shri Nishitendu Chaudhury, Shri Lanusungkum Jamir and Shri Manash Ranjan Pathak to be Additional Judges of the
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Shri Om Prakash Rawat appointed as New Election Commissioner
The President of India appointed former IAS officer Shri Om Prakash Rawat as an Election Commissioner (EC) in the Election Commission of
Continue readingMoU signed between India and Slovak Republic for technical cooperation in the Railway Sector
On 12.08.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Slovak Republic on technical cooperation in railway sector. The MoU signed
Continue readingEntry of Law Students/Interns barred from high security zone of Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has barred the entry of interns/law students inside the high security zone of Supreme Court. The
Continue readingMoU’s signed by Indian Railways to save power and improve efficiency
On 12.08.2015, four Memorandum of Understandings were signed between Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Power & Ministries of New & Renewable Energy
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Acharya Devvrat appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh
On 08.08.2015, the President of India appointed Acharya Dev Vrat as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh with effect from the date he
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Shri Ram Nath Kovind appointed as the Governor of Bihar
On 08.08.2015, the President of India appointed Shri Ram Nath Kovind as the Governor of Bihar with effect from the date he
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Loan Agreement signed between India and ADB to support National Urban Health Mission
On 28.07.2015, a Loan Agreement of $300 million was signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The
Continue readingFinance agreement of US$ 250 million signed between India and World Bank
On 16.07.2015, India and World Bank signed a finance agreement of US$ 250 million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. The agreement
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Guidelines governing Adoption of Children, 2015
On 17.07.2015 the Central Government notified the following Guidelines issued by the Central Adoption Resource Authority, superseding the Guidelines Governing the Adoption
Continue readingGuidelines issued by the Government for allowing visitor(s) into Jail
On 24.07.2015, the Government of India issued guidelines for all the States/ Union Territories for allowing any private individual/ Press/ NGO/ Company,
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Agreements/ MoU’s signed between India and Turkmenistan
(1) Memorandum of Understanding on Supply of Chemical Products between the Indian Public Sector Undertaking ‘Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited’ and the
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Joint Statement signed between India and Kyrgyzstan
On 12.07.2015, a Joint Statement was signed between India and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
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