Polity News

Historians oppose Monuments Bill

Historians and archaeologists have expressed concern over amendments proposed to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (1958).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

CABE meeting: NCPCR proposes committee to study impact of exemptions to minority schools under RTE Act

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is likely to flag the exemptions enjoyed by minority schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Jan 2018

Odisha seeks GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric

The Odisha government has applied for a GI tag on KandhamalHaladi (turmeric variety).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Jan 2018

Press conference by 4 dissenting judges of SC

Four senior judges of the Supreme Court held a press conference and publicly accused Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra of selectively assigning cases to judges of his choice without any rational basis.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Jan 2018

EC panel to suggest changes to model code

The Election Commission (EC) has set up a 14-member committee to suggest changes to Section 126 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, which prohibits poll campaign in the last 48 hours leading to voting, in the wake of media expansion.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Jan 2018