Polity News
National Anthem in cinema halls: Govt forms panel to review rule
More than a year after the Supreme Court directed all cinema halls to play the National Anthem before films the Centre has now formed an inter-ministerial committee to frame new guidelines on the issue.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018
Cybercrime victims can complain online
The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to launch a web portal where people who have faced online abuse and victims of cybercrimes like financial frauds can register complaints on a real-time basis
posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018
Toddy is a very mild alcoholic beverage, Kerala govt. tells SC
Toddy is a very mild alcoholic beverage full of vitamins and used in traditional dishes, the Kerala government told the Supreme Court.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018
Govt readies social security scheme with pension and insurance cover, aims for universal coverage
The central government is readying the blueprint for a social security scheme that is specifically aimed as a safety net for workers in the informal labour sector.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018
Mankidia denied habitat in Simlipal
Mankidia, one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha, were denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) under the historic Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018