Legislation
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Shravan Kumar elected as JDU legislature party leader in Bihar
Bihar | Apr 21, 2026, 02:40 PM ISTShravan Kumar, a senior party figure, shares the same social background and hails from the same home district as Nitish Kumar.
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South Korea reforms martial law powers after Assembly blockade crisis: Here's what happened
World | Jul 03, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTSouth Korea has introduced new rules that ban the deployment of troops or police to the National Assembly without the prior approval of the Speaker, in a direct response to the unprecedented crisis last December when former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
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US: Biden says he would sign proposed bill on TikTok ban as Trump raises concerns
World | Mar 09, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTNational security officials have constantly warned of the potential risks of TikTok in the US, saying it could be used to spy on Americans or spread misinformation. Trump sought to ban TikTok and Chinese-owned WeChat in 2020 under his presidency, but was blocked by the courts.
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New UK legislation grants police expanded powers to clamp down on protests
World | Jul 02, 2023, 10:55 PM ISTProtesters can face up to three years in prison if they are found digging underground tunnels to obstruct building works in the country. Obstruction of major transportation projects carries a sentence of six months.
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Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system
World | Mar 03, 2022, 11:38 AM ISTThe H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
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Decisive steps will be taken to enhance dignity of legislative bodies: Om Birla
India | Nov 17, 2021, 01:05 PM ISTBirla also called upon presiding officers to review the procedures, rules of legislative bodies to ensure that people's rights can be protected.
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Khattar hints against bringing legislation to reserve 75 pc jobs in pvt sector for local youth
India | Nov 19, 2019, 06:55 AM ISTThe chief minister said a state task force has already been constituted to crack the whip on drug peddlers and now a task force will also be formed at the district level. On the stubble burning issue, he said five industries of Haryana purchase stubble for energy production or other purposes.
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BJP issues whip to its MPs in Lok Sabha, asks them to be present on Friday and Monday
India | Jun 26, 2019, 07:02 PM ISTAccording to sources, the whip has been issued as some important legislations are likely to be taken up for passage.
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US lawmakers move legislation to bring India at par with NATO allies
World | Jun 17, 2019, 05:50 PM ISTThe necessary amendment to the US Arms Control Act has been moved by Senators Mark Warner from the Democratic Party and John Cornyn from the Republican Party, which if enacted will further institutionalise the recent designation of India as a major defence partner of the US.
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West Bengal plans new law to tackle fake news on social media
India | Jun 15, 2018, 12:19 PM ISTThe new legislation comes after several reports of fake news circulation surfacing in the state during the last couple of years. The recent incidents in Shillong, Godda in Jharkhand and Karbi Anglong district of Assam have added to the concern.
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Article 50 legislation could delay Brexit by up to two years, hints SC judge
World | Nov 16, 2016, 08:01 AM ISTBrexit could be delayed by months, even as long as two years, after a Supreme Court judge of Britain suggested that "comprehensive" legislation was required to trigger Article 50.
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RS clears Real Estate Bill: Five ways it will benefit homebuyers
Mar 10, 2016, 05:28 PM ISTThe Rajya Sabha has cleared the Real Estate Bill today. Five ways it will benefit homebuyers
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NZ's 1st Sikh MP calls for new legislation on 'kirpans'
World | Mar 17, 2015, 07:56 PM ISTMelbourne: New Zealand's first Sikh MP has called for new legislation to enable Sikhs to wear ceremonial daggers freely in the country, saying they are “sensible” people who would not use the ‘kirpan' inappropriately.Kanwaljit Singh
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Legislation only way to deal with issue of conversions: Sushma Swaraj
National | Dec 26, 2014, 04:49 PM ISTBhopal: As the row over the issue of conversions continue, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said legislation was the only way to address it and sought support of all political parties in passing an
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Christians not in favour of anti-conversion law
India | Dec 18, 2014, 05:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi Archbishop today said the Christian community was not in favour of any anti-conversion legislation and called the ‘Ghar Wapsi' campaign of certain RSS-linked outfits a “threat” to peace and harmony. “Conversion is a
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Civil Society To Be Engaged In Legislation, Says Salman Khurshid
India | Aug 28, 2011, 06:22 PM ISTNew Delhi, August 28: Union law minister Salman Khurshid said on Sunday that the government will continue to engage civil society groups while legislating. ”Several new bills like land acquisition and rehabilitation, food security and