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  Uttarakhand govt to bring in Bill for recovery of damages caused to properties during protests

  India | February 25, 2024 17:59 IST

  The proposed Bill comes in the aftermath of Haldwani violence that claimed several lives and left many injured. The Bill will be tabled in the Assembly in the budget session starting Monday.

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  Assam: Himanta Cabinet gives nod to bill to ban magical healing

  India | February 11, 2024 8:59 IST

  The proposed bill prohibits and eliminates practices of "magical healing" in the name of treatment, proposing strong punitive action against the "healers".

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  Uniform Civil Code: Pushkar Singh Dhami tables UCC Bill in Uttarakhand Assembly

  India | February 06, 2024 11:43 IST

  If UCC is implemented, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand will become the first state in the country after Independence to adopt it. A UCC has been operational in Goa since the days of the Portuguese rule.

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  Bill to curb exam paper leaks introduced in Parliament: Key points

  India | February 05, 2024 16:12 IST

  The development comes against the backdrop of several paper leak incidents in the recent past. The proposed law will act against organised gangs, mafia elements and those indulging in malpractices and will also act against the government officials found in collusion with them.

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  US Congress passes third stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, awaits Biden's nod

  World | January 19, 2024 12:30 IST

  The bill was passed in the US House of Representatives with a vote of 314-108, with 106 hard-right members opposing the "out-of-contol government spending". The bill was passed to avert a government shutdown on Saturday morning and extends funding at current levels for some agencies till March 1.

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  President gives nod to bill for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

  India | December 29, 2023 19:07 IST

  The bill also has provisions for a Selection Committee, chaired by the prime minister, leader of the opposition and a Union minister, to make recommendations to the President for appointment of CEC and other ECs.

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  Parliament Winter Session 2023: Both Houses adjourned for the day, 92 Opposition MPs suspended

  India | December 18, 2023 23:46 IST

  Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE: A total of 92 Opposition MPs have been suspended from Parliament so far for the remainder of the session, for creating ruckus over the Parliament security breach issue. Both Houses were adjourned for the day soon after announcing their suspension.

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  UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill

  World | December 13, 2023 10:20 IST

  The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.

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  US: California Governor vetoes landmark anti-caste discrimination bill, Indian community lauds move

  World | October 08, 2023 20:22 IST

  The SB403 bill was introduced by California Senator Aisha Wahab in March to include caste as a protected category. Newsom said that it was "unnecessary" since laws to protect against caste-discrimination already existed in California.

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  Parliament passes 'Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill': Know about it and its key features

  India | August 09, 2023 20:00 IST

  Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh termed the bill "historic" and stated that it is going to have long-term outcomes.

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  TSRTC Bill may become another flashpoint between Telangana Governor, CM KCR govt

  August 04, 2023 22:07 IST

  Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has made it clear that she requires some more time to examine it and obtain legal opinion for taking a decision on the request.

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  Rajya Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill: Know about its key features

  Explainers | August 04, 2023 20:36 IST

  The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha. The bill was presented by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

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  Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation Bill, 2023 | Know about the bill and its main features

  Explainers | August 04, 2023 14:43 IST

  The bill seeks to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations.

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  Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 to be changed: What are the main features of new Bill? Know here

  Explainers | August 03, 2023 15:37 IST

  The union government is likely to table the Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023 in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Once passed, the legislation will replace the 83-year-old Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 with updated laws and strict regulations for pharmaceutical sector.

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  How Digital Data Protection Bill can be classified as financial bill, asks Congress MP Manish Tewari

  India | August 03, 2023 12:01 IST

  Congress leader Manish Tewari said Digital Data Protection Bill should be considered as a regular bill and it should be again sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review further.

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  Parliament passes 'Jan Vishwas Bill' to promote ease of doing business: Know all about the bill

  Business | August 03, 2023 13:58 IST

  The bill seeks to promote ease of doing business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts.

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  What is Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and which act it will amend? Check main features, details

  Explainers | July 31, 2023 23:33 IST

  Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is set to introduce the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Advocates Act of 1961.

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  Pakistan tables bill on Toshakhana proposing hefty fines amid Imran Khan's legal woes

  World | July 26, 2023 11:47 IST

  Imran Khan is accused of buying the gifts he received as the country's prime minister at throwaway rates and sold them off in the open market for profits.

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  California State Assembly member introduces bill to proclaim October as Hindu American Awareness

  World | June 12, 2023 22:06 IST

  Since 2013, the resolution, which has been introduced nearly every year in California, aims to bring local awareness, recognition, and recognition of the significant contributions that Hindu Americans have made across the US.

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  US: California Senate passes Bill to ban caste discrimination

  World | May 12, 2023 9:03 IST

  The Bill would give people legal options to address claims of caste bias and discrimination in housing, employment, education and other areas.