Union Cabinet Approves Simultaneous Elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and Local Bodies

Union Cabinet Approves Simultaneous Elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and Local Bodies

Sep 18, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to hold simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies, following recommendations by the High-Level Committee.

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The Governor’s Allusion To The President And The WB Aparajita Women & Child Bill: Expounded

The Governor’s Allusion To The President And The WB Aparajita Women & Child Bill: Expounded

Sep 11, 2024

The Bill's Statement and Goal reads as follows: "to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, Act, 2012, in their application to the State of West Bengal to enhance punishment

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An anti-rape measure mandating the death penalty for offenders is passed by the West Bengal Assembly

An anti-rape measure mandating the death penalty for offenders is passed by the West Bengal Assembly

Sep 4, 2024

The bill mandates that rapists must be given death penalty if their acts result in the victim's death or in a vegetative state.

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Media Trumps Restrictions, With Oppositions Backing and Speaker’s Reassurance

Media Trumps Restrictions, With Oppositions Backing and Speaker’s Reassurance

Jul 30, 2024

Something strange happened early morning on Monday when journalists were restricted by security guards to go towards Makar Dwar at Parliament. What is Makar Dwar?It’s the gate which is frequently utilised by parliamentarians for entering and exiting the parliaments and this is the

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Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure: A Call for Regulatory Action

Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure: A Call for Regulatory Action

Jul 29, 2024

The recent Microsoft cloud outage, disrupting various essential services, underscores the world’s dependency on private companies and highlights the urgent need for a robust regulatory framework to mitigate such risks. Critical infrastructure encompasses systems vital to a nation’s public health, safety, security, and

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NEET paper leak issue raised in the Parliament

NEET paper leak issue raised in the Parliament

Jul 24, 2024

On the first day of the monsoon session of the parliament, a debate on the NEET UG paper leak was held. Several questions were asked by the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi and the Samajwadi Party asked questions over the matter to

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10% Reservation in Central Armed Police Forces for Former Agniveers: Information You Should Know

10% Reservation in Central Armed Police Forces for Former Agniveers: Information You Should Know

Jul 20, 2024

Critics, including opposition parties and aspirants, have expressed concern over the Agnipath system's lack of opportunities for permanent appointment and pension benefits.

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What Does Haryana’s New Reservation Quota for Agniveers Mean?

What Does Haryana’s New Reservation Quota for Agniveers Mean?

Jul 20, 2024

Why did the government of Haryana declare a 10% reservation for Agniveers? Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made a momentous announcement by announcing a 10% quota for Agniveers in a number of government roles, such as jail warden, policeman, and forest guard. In

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Sierra Leone Passes Comprehensive Bill Against Child Marriage

Sierra Leone Passes Comprehensive Bill Against Child Marriage

Jun 28, 2024

Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved The Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, which aims to enforce penalties on offenders, protect victim’s rights, and ensure access to education and support services for young girls affected by child marriage. The bill is a harmonisation of

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