Search Results for: Constitutional Amendment Act

Employers want Modi government to reconsider contentious bonus payment clause

The retrospective implementation of bonus revision will create accounting implications, they said.

Jan 22, 2016

Pakistan: Bill to ban child marriage shot down in Parliament, termed 'un-Islamic'

A proposal to amend the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill 2014 was rejected by Islamic leaders.

Jan 16, 2016

Suu Kyi's surprise attendance seen as boost for Myanmar peace talks

Aung San Suu Kyi has already shown she is willing to do business with former foes and intends to lead the country.

Jan 13, 2016

Why can't women enter Sabarimala when constitution permits them to enter temples, asks SC

Without constitutional basis women can't be barred from entering the temple at Sabarimala said SC Judge Dipak Misra.

Jan 11, 2016

Donald Trump questions Ted Cruzâ€™s eligibility to run for president

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, during a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada on 10 January, raised questions about Ted Cruzs eligibility to run for president.

Jan 11, 2016

Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton wants to â€˜take your guns awayâ€™

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Hillary Clinton of wanting to strip Americans of their guns during a campaign event in Rock Hill, South Carolina on 8 January.

Jan 9, 2016

Germany moves to amend sexual assault law amidst mass crimes against women

An amendment to the current rape law has been given a push in the legislative process and has been forwarded to regional governments.

Jan 9, 2016

Obama makes emotional appeal for 'common-sense' gun control, announces executive actions

The US President teared up over the fatal shooting of elementary school children in Newtown three years ago.

Jan 6, 2016

Obama to announce executive actions for 'common-sense' steps on gun control

The new policies will make background checks and licensing compulsory.

Jan 5, 2016

Mexico: Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota shot dead a day after joining office

Drug cartels that are highly active in Mexican city of Temixco are suspected to be behind the assassination.

Jan 3, 2016

President Pierre Nkurunziza tells African Union to respect Burundi's sovereignty

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza's remark comes after the AU said it was ready to deploy its peacekeepers in the violence-hit country.

Dec 30, 2015

MHA considers including names of all sex offenders in public list

The sex offenders will have to share personal information with the police station near their home and work/study place.

Dec 22, 2015

Govt planning to reduce eligibility tenure for paying gratuity: Report

The report says the eligibility could be reduced to three years from five.

Dec 22, 2015

Nepal to amend constitution in peace deal with Madhesi protesters; India welcomes move

The decision to make constitutional amendments was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

Dec 21, 2015

Government introduces Bankruptcy Bill in Lok Sabha

The Narendra Modi government, hobbled by stiff opposition, has struggled to pass the GST bill -- one of the most awaited reforms.