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  With 3 amendments in Triple Talaq Bill, Govt looks for headway in Rajya Sabha today

  India | August 10, 2018 8:09 IST

  While the proposed law will remain "non-bailable'', the accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail. Under a non-bailable law, bail cannot be granted by police at the police station itself.

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  Government to amend RTI Act, activists strongly oppose move saying it is aimed at lowering stature of CIC

  India | July 18, 2018 17:18 IST

  Many RTI activists have strongly opposed amendments to the RTI Act saying they are aimed at lowering the stature of Information Commissions from equivalent to the Election Commission (EC) and to do away with their five years fixed tenure.

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  Complete list of bills and amendments to be taken up during Monsoon Session of Parliament

  India | July 18, 2018 16:14 IST

  The Session will provide a total of 18 sittings spread over a period of 24 days and 48 items, including 46 Bills and 2 financial items have been identified for being taken up during the Monsoon Session.

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  Hindi Diwas 2017: Know why we celebrate this day on 14th September

  Lifestyle | September 14, 2017 10:48 IST

  Let's learn about history behind celebration of Hindi Diwas on 14th September every year.

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  Amendments to AP Reorganisation Act likely in Budget session

  Politics | February 15, 2015 17:34 IST

  Hyderabad: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today indicated that the Centre may take up the issue of introducing amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 during the forthcoming budget session of Parliament.  “Regarding amendments

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  Cabinet approves amendments to Nalanda University Amendment Bill

  India | February 28, 2014 17:15 IST

  New Delhi: The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for amendments to the Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill, 2013 suggested by Parliament`s Standing Committee on External Affairs and accepted by the Government. The Bill deals with

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  Generally, Retrospective Amendments Should Be Avoided, Says Montek

  India | March 18, 2012 16:59 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 18: Plan panel Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said that generally changes to the laws should not be implemented retrospectively even as he termed the proposed amendment to the I-T Act

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  Govt May Accept One Or Two Trinamool Amendments On Lokpal, Says Chidambaram

  India | December 31, 2011 21:38 IST

  Mumbai, Dec 31: Indicating that ally Trinamool Congress' demand for total deletion of provisions relating to Lokayukta in the Lokpal Bill may not not be easy to meet, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the

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  CPI-M To Move Amendments To Strengthen 'Ineffective' Lokpal Bill

  Politics | December 26, 2011 16:26 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 26: Cranking up pressure a day before the Lokpal Bill comes up for debate before Lok Sabha, the CPI-M today said it will move concrete amendments that includes creation of a separate

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  Swiss Parliament Approves Amendments For Giving Access To Black Money Info

  World | June 18, 2011 10:09 IST

  Geneva, Jun 18 :  The Swiss Parliament  on Friday gave approval to amendments to tax treaties with countries, including India, that makes it easier for them to access information about the illegal funds held by