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UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill
World | Dec 13, 2023, 10:20 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 08, 2023, 08:22 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 09, 2023, 08:00 PM ISTUnion 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
Hyderabad | Aug 04, 2023, 10:07 PM ISTTelangana 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 | Aug 04, 2023, 08:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 04, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 03, 2023, 03:37 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 03, 2023, 12:01 PM ISTCongress 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 | Aug 03, 2023, 01:58 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 31, 2023, 11:33 PM ISTUnion 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 | Jul 26, 2023, 11:47 AM ISTImran 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 | Jun 12, 2023, 10:06 PM ISTSince 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, 09:03 AM ISTThe Bill would give people legal options to address claims of caste bias and discrimination in housing, employment, education and other areas.
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Women's Reservation Bill: All you need to know
India | Mar 10, 2023, 11:31 AM ISTIn May 2008, the Bill was presented in the Rajya Sabha and submitted to a standing committee. It was passed in the House in 2010 and eventually forwarded to the Lok Sabha. The Bill, however, expired with the 15th Lok Parliament.
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Karnataka Assembly passes BMLTA Bill to bring all modes of public transport under one umbrella
India | Dec 27, 2022, 04:48 PM ISTKarnataka Assembly: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhuswamy stated that Bengaluru city transportation will come under the BMLTA's purview and the jurisdiction of the proposed authority will be 279 sq km.
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Karnataka BJP MLC hints at bringing private member's Bill for banning halal certification
India | Dec 20, 2022, 11:28 PM ISTN Ravikumar, who is also state BJP general secretary, had written to Chairman of the Legislative Council, seeking permission to introduce a Bill to amend the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, to ban any private person or organisation from issuing certification of foods.
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Centre seeks Parliament nod on two bills on inclusion of ST communities in states' lists
India | Dec 16, 2022, 12:59 PM ISTThe government will also seek to get the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, passed in the Lower House on Friday. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha last week.
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Video: Biden coughs, shakes hands with other US lawmakers after signing bill; Twitter aghast
World | Aug 17, 2022, 06:47 PM ISTIn the viral clip, Biden was seen taking his mask off to cough into his hand, handing the pen to senator Joe Manchin, and then having a handshake with everyone at the bill's signing.
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United States: Senate OKs landmark 'gun violence bill', House passage is next
World | Jun 24, 2022, 11:12 AM ISTThe $13 billion measure would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged dangerous. It would also fund local programs for school safety, mental health and violence prevention.
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Bill replacing Governor with CM Mamata Banerjee as chancellor of university passed; Dhankhar reacts
India | Jun 22, 2022, 09:01 AM ISTThe Bill which was introduced by Minister of State for Health, Chandrima Bhattacharya, was first passed by voice vote but later taken up for a vote by ballot at the insistence of the opposition BJP.