Polity News

Campaign on compulsory registration of marriages

The Telangana government has decided to launch an awareness campaign across the State to sensitise people of all religions on compulsory registration of marriage.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 21st Jan 2018

India admitted to Australia Group

India joined the Australia Group saying that the membership will be mutually beneficial.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Jan 2018

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