Draft Bill
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New draft framework set to revolutionise transport for persons with disabilities
Auto | Jun 14, 2025, 03:09 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 13, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 08, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTHong 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 | Feb 21, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThe 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
National | May 18, 2016, 04:49 PM ISTNew 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, 10:33 PM ISTNew 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 | Jan 29, 2014, 10:48 AM ISTNew 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 | Sep 25, 2011, 03:02 PM ISTKochi, 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