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  New draft framework set to revolutionise transport for persons with disabilities

  Auto | June 14, 2025 15:09 IST

  The framework emphasises the importance of implementing time-sensitive budgeting and procurement guidelines, while also calling for prompt updates to key national policies, including the Motor Vehicles Act, urban bus specifications, and building codes.

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  What prompted Centre to reconsider draft of Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | August 13, 2024 13:48 IST

  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced to bring a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. The bill, which was brought into the public domain in November last year, has already been revised by the government once.

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  Hong Kong introduces new national security draft bill with tougher penalties to stifle dissent

  World | March 08, 2024 13:24 IST

  Hong Kong, a booming business hub, has come under the scanner as authorities launched a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. This crackdown began after violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 after which several pro-democracy lawmakers have been arrested while others fled abroad.

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  Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs

  Maharashtra | February 21, 2024 6:13 IST

  The state government moved forward with proposed legislation to grant Maratha community reservations in education and public employment. Cabinet approval marked a significant step towards fulfilling the longstanding demand for reservations.

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  Kejriwal releases statehood draft bill for Delhi; plans to meet BJP and Congress heads

  Politics | May 18, 2016 16:49 IST

  New Delhi: Opening another potential flashpoint with the Centre, the AAP government today released a draft bill on full statehood to Delhi, seeking to bring police, land and bureaucracy under its control, and invited suggestions

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  Draft bill for Delhi’s full statehood likely this week

  India | May 16, 2016 22:33 IST

  New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to make public later this week the draft Bill for Delhi’s full statehood seeking control over police, DDA and transfer and postings of bureaucrats, a move that

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  Delhi govt on collision course with Centre, puts police under Janlokpal in draft bill

  India | January 29, 2014 10:48 IST

  New Delhi: The Arvind Kejriwal led government in Delhi is again heading for a showdown with the Centre over its proposed Janlokpal. The Aam Aadmi Party government wants to bring the police under the ambit

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  Draft Bill In Kerala Provides For Imprisonment For Fathering Third Child

  India | September 25, 2011 15:02 IST

  Kochi, Sept 25: The Kerala Women's Code Bill 2011 submitted to the Kerala chief minister by a 12-member committee headed by Justice V R Kishna Iyer provides for imprisonment for fathering a third child, reports