Polity News

Centre not to file counter-affidavit on Article 35A

The Centre has decided not to file any counter-affidavit on Article 35A, which has been challenged in the Supreme Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Jun 2018

Citizenship Bill may have to wait for House nod

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 is unlikely to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament as the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is examining the legislation intends to have wider consultations.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Jun 2018

India inks $200 mn. WB loan for nutrition mission

India signed an agreement with the World Bank for a $200 million loan for implementing the National Nutrition Mission across 315 districts of the country.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th May 2018

Thunderstorm warning for 4 States

The Union government issued a fresh warning of thunderstorm and squall in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th May 2018

SC upholds MCI notification

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a April 9 notification issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI)

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th May 2018