Polity News
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
Untouchability high in urban UP and Rajasthan, even Delhi: Survey
A new survey on social attitudes in the country indicates that close to two-thirds of the population in rural Rajasthan and rural Uttar Pradesh still practice untouchability.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Jan 2018
PM sets targets for 115 backward districts
Prime Minister told all ministries to report on the initiatives taken by them for 115 backward districts and also to come up with an action plan for these districts.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jan 2018