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  US: Biden says he would sign proposed bill on TikTok ban as Trump raises concerns

  World | March 09, 2024 12:37 IST

  National 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 | July 02, 2023 22:55 IST

  Protesters 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 | March 03, 2022 11:38 IST

  The 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 | November 17, 2021 13:05 IST

  Birla 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 | November 19, 2019 6:55 IST

  The 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 | June 26, 2019 19:02 IST

  According 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 | June 17, 2019 17:50 IST

  The 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 | June 15, 2018 12:19 IST

  The 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 | November 16, 2016 8:01 IST

  Brexit 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

  March 10, 2016 17:28 IST

  The 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 | March 17, 2015 19:56 IST

  Melbourne:  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

  Politics | December 26, 2014 16:49 IST

  Bhopal: 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 | December 18, 2014 17:03 IST

  New 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 | August 28, 2011 18:22 IST

  New 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