Polity News
EC recommends disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs over ‘office of profit’ charge
The Election Commission has recommended the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs finding them guilty of holding an ‘office of profit’.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Jan 2018
States can’t override censor: SC
The Supreme Court observed that the grant of certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Cinematograph Act of 1952 denudes States of any power to exercise prohibition on the exhibition of the film.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
India to set up $350 mn fund for solar projects to meet renewable energy target
India will set up a $350 million fund to finance solar projects as the country steps up efforts to achieve its ambitious target of adding 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy by 2022.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
Home Ministry pitches for Budapest Convention on cyber security
Making a strong pitch to sign the Budapest Convention on cyber crime, the Ministry of Home Affairs flagged the need for international cooperation to check cyber crime, radicalisation and boost data security.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Jan 2018
MPs panel proposes proxy voting for migrant workers
If proxy voting is meant to make it easier for NRIs to exercise their franchise and save up on travel costs, then why shouldn’t the same facility be extended to a migrant worker within India?
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Jan 2018