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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.

Feb 21, 2013

Budget Session of Parliament 2013 Begins: List of Important Bills Expected to Be Passed

The Parliament Budget session began on Thursday with President Pranab Mukherjee addressing both the houses in his hour-long speech on issues ranging from slow economic growth to crimes against women.

Feb 21, 2013

Over 60,000 Children Abandoned Each Year in India: Report

The Justice Verma Committee report, which looked into the amendments of the present criminal law amendment in the wake of increasing number of crimes against women, included another shocking revelation which stated that "A lakh kids go missing every year. The police must file an FIR, DM should maintain records."

Feb 4, 2013

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President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved the anti-rape ordinance that called for tougher laws and death penalty to criminals in the rarest-of-rare cases.

Feb 4, 2013

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Cabinet Clears Strict Anti-Rape Ordinance That Includes Death Penalty

The government has cleared an ordinance amending the Criminal Law ( Amendment) Bill, according to which an accused in a rape case will be awarded the death penalty if the victim dies or is left in a vegetative state.

Feb 2, 2013

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Key Recommendations of Justice JS Verma Committee on Sexual Crime Laws

The Justice JS Verma committee, which was set up to propose amendments to laws relating to crimes against women, submitted its report to the home ministry on Wednesday.

Jan 23, 2013

Supreme Court Questions Govt Over FDI in Retail; Seeks Measures to Safeguard Small Traders

The opening up of the retail sector to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received a nod from the parliament after a heated debate and voting last month. The Supreme Court has now asked the centre to come up with measures to safeguard the interests of small traders in the country.

Jan 22, 2013

Any Indian Citizen Can Seek Disqualification Of House Members Under Anti-Defection Law: SC

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ruled that any citizen of India can seek disqualification of a member of parliament or state assemblies by invoking the anti-defection law for switching loyalty.

Jan 18, 2013

Nation Mourns the Death of Delhi Gang-Rape Victim: Latest Developments on the Case

The nation grieved on Saturday at the death of a 23-year-old paramedical student who succumbed to serious injuries on Saturday morning at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. Many peacefully gathered to pay tribute to the deceased across the country while others relied on social media websites to condole her death.

Dec 29, 2012

Parliament’s Winter Session Begins on a Fiery Note

The winter session of the Parliament began on a fiery note on Thursday with Opposition MPs staging protests in both houses over various issues, including FDI in multi-brand retail.

Nov 22, 2012

Bal Thackeray Facebook Post Controversy: Big Personalities Support Traumatised Girls

The girls, who were arrested on Sunday over a Facebook comment questioning the shutdown in Mumbai city following the death of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, have received massive support from the public, arguing that it was in violation of Freedom of Speech quaranteed by the constitution of the country.

Nov 20, 2012

Weekly Roundup: Sensex Falls Amid Global, Domestic Concerns

India's Sensex fell in the week with investor confidence weighed down by the global concerns, including the U.S. fiscal cliff and the domestic worries regarding weakening industrial output.

Nov 17, 2012

Saif Ali Khan's Pataudi Property Reportedly Valued at ₹750 crore

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan holds huge ancestral property in his name worth ₹750 crore, according to reports.

Nov 7, 2012

Ban Night Weddings, Marriages From Same Gotra and Village: Khap Panchayats

The khap panchayats of Haryana on Saturday proposed another "solution" to the growing crimes against women, this time demanding a legal ban on night weddings and for the amendment of the Hindu marriage Act.

Oct 29, 2012

Naveen Jindal Accuses Zee TV of Extortion; Need for Statutory Body to Monitor Media Arises

The multi-core Coalgate scam has taken a new turn with Congress MP and Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) chairman Naveen Jindal accusing Zee TV of extortion to stop airing unfavourable stories about the company in connection with the controversial coal block allocation.

Oct 26, 2012

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