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From Bihar stage, Modi backs Bills allowing removal of PM, CMs. ‘Why should govts run from jail?’

Without directly mentioning SIR exercise in poll-bound Bihar, Modi spoke about ‘intruders’ in the state and accused RJD and Congress of ‘appeasing illegal migrant voter base’.

Rajya Sabha passes online gaming bill amid protests from Opposition

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill was passed in Lok Sabha Thursday which, while promoting E-sports, flags betting & gambling games as 'public health risk'.

Amit Shah to move motion in Rajya Sabha to send 3 key bills to joint committee

The 3 key bills are amendments to the Constitution of India, Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 & the Bill Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

What’s in Delhi govt’s new private school fee regulation bill & why are parents concerned

On Monday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood introduced the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025.

UK parliament votes in favour of landmark assisted dying bill with 314 in favour, 291 against

The law would give mentally competent, terminally ill adults in England & Wales with six months or less left to live the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.

Centre brings ‘digital news broadcasters’ under broadcast bill but doesn’t define them clearly

OTT platforms, social media sites & internet service providers are now under the bill's purview too. 'Censorship clause' and the Centre's discretionary powers raise concerns.

Archbishop, Christian group slam Assam bill against ‘magical healing’ — ‘no such term’

Guwahati archbishop says there are healing prayers like in any other religion, while Assam Christian Forum spokesperson contends that bill violates freedom of religion.

Haryana to bring law against use of dead bodies in protests. Up to 1 yr in jail, Rs 50,000 fine

Haryana Mrit Shareer Samman Vidheyak-2023 proposes to empower govt to cremate such bodies. Home minister Anil Vij says he has sought more details from officials

Privacy concerns over Data Bill, Rahul back in Parliament & Pawar switch

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Lok Sabha passes Bill to stop film piracy, restructure age-based certification

The Bill has provisions to curb transmission of pirated film content as well as to classify movies on the basis of age group, instead of the current practice of ‘U’, ‘A’, and ‘UA’.

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India’s military leaders should steer clear of political bombast. Give professional advice

Talk of changing the 'history and geography' of nuclear weapon armed adversaries is incredulous and bizarre. Nuclear weapon states cannot fight full scale wars of annihilation.

Why MSME reps are resisting govt QCOs, calling them ‘protectionist’ rather than quality control tool

Quality Control Orders (QCOs), governed by Bureau of Indian Standards, are meant to enhance quality of domestic products and restrict substandard imports.

Amit Shah announces 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, near Ram temple, to ensure troops available 24×7

On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.