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India and Pakistan at 76: A Comparison

India and Pakistan gained independence from British colonial rule on the 14th and the 15th of August 1947, respectively. Both countries have had a complex journey in terms of religious freedom, tolerance, democracy, economics, geopolitics, and human rights since their independence.

Aug 15, 2023

Bills overturn colonial legacy, signal major shift in criminal justice sytem

Setting the stage for a monumental shift in India's justice system, the three bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha aiming at transforming the justice system and erasing remnants of colonial-era laws.

Aug 13, 2023

All eyes on SC as it hears challenge to abrogation of Article 370

So far, the main thrust of their argument has been that Article 370 of the Constitution has assumed a permanent nature after the dissolution of the constituent assembly of J&K.

Aug 13, 2023

Far from truth: RLD on joining NDA; Accuses BJP of spreading false rumors, vows to contest 12 of 80 UP seats

The rumors started soon after RLD president Chaudhary Jayant Singh skipped the voting in the Rajya Sabha on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Aug 11, 2023

Assam DGP among 14 IPS officers to get central empanelment

Assam, K'taka DGPs among 14 IPS officers to get central empanelment; see list

Assam's DGP G.P. Singh and 13 other IPS officers will receive a deputation from the Central government, an official notification said.

Aug 8, 2023

Parliament passes Delhi Services Bill with bill clearing RS despite strong fight by Opposition

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by the Parliament on Monday, despite strong fight by the opposition parties in the upper house.

Aug 8, 2023

Govt to seek passage of Data Protection, Anusandhan, 2 more Bills in Lok Sabha today

The government would seek passage of as many as four bills in Lok Sabha on Monday (August 7), including the controversial Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, whose introduction on August 3 had been vehemently opposed by the Opposition.

Aug 7, 2023

Telangana Assembly passes four bills sent back by Governor by voice vote

The tussle between Governor Tamilsai Soundararajan and the ruling Bharata Raastriya Samithi (BRS) in Telangana took a new twist as the Assembly again passed four bills, returned by the Governor, by voice vote.

Aug 5, 2023

India's civilisational duty towards persecuted minorities in Pakistan

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a humanitarian response to the ongoing persecution faced by religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Pakistan.

Aug 2, 2023

Oppn INDIA MPs walkout of Rajya Sabha over PM Modi's statement on Manipur

MPs of the INDIA alliance on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha after their demand for a detailed statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipur violence was not fulfilled.

Aug 2, 2023

"Belly fat is visible, still better chemistry than Alia Bhatt- Ranbir Kapoor": Aditya Roy Kapur- Sara Ali Khan walk the ramp together [reactions]

Sara Ali Khan walked the ramp with Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time together. Sara was trolled for her walk and was fat-shamed.

Aug 1, 2023

Manipur Situation: SC dismisses Govt plea, seeks details of crimes against women in 1 day

Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stressed for the need of evolving modalities to deal with the larger issue of sexual violence against women in Manipur and sought details of FIRs registered in all such cases from the Centre and the state government.

Aug 1, 2023

Govt seeks LS nod today to amendments of Registration of Births and Deaths Act, Cinematograph Act

The central government on Monday will seek Lok Sabha's nod to get the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed.

Jul 31, 2023

LS passes 3 bills in 30 mins amid Oppn protests; House adjourned till July 31 [details]

Amid total chaos and bedlam in Lok Sabha on Friday, three bills were passed within minutes, which included the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, which will allow private sector to bid for mining critical minerals like Lithium.

Jul 28, 2023

Centre to introduce IIM Amendment Bill, Mineral Regulation Bill in Lok Sabha today

Mineral Regulation Bill seeks to open opportunities for the private sector to bid for mining critical minerals, including the highly sought-after Lithium