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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TopicRavi Shankar Prasad

Topic: Ravi Shankar Prasad

We may be late but at least we dared to bring the 10% quota bill: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad underlines that Parliament can amend the Constitution, says 50% quota cap has only come up in SC judgments.  

In Photos | MPs in Parliament for the extended winter session of Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha MPs were in attendance in Parliament Wednesday morning after the government extended the winter session by a day.

Modi govt to amend Constitution for new 10% quota: Law Minister Prasad

At ex-MP Jay Panda’s book launch, Congress’ Manish Tewari says SC struck down a similar attempt in 1991. But Prasad says it won’t be a legal amendment.

Govt approves amendments to POCSO Act with stringent measures to check child porn

Children should be protected from sexual offences and the Cabinet has approved amendments to various sections of the POCSO Act, said union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Congress gives breach of privilege notices in both Houses of Parliament over Rafale deal

The Congress demanded an answer from the government, claiming it had provided incorrect information to the Supreme Court on Rafale deal.

Why Ravi Shankar Prasad cancelled his scheduled speech at BBC’s fake news conference

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Govt to Whatsapp: Not seeking decryption, but location & identity of those sending provocative messages

Information technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asked Whatsapp vice-president to help the govt trace messages and curtail ‘spam farms’.

Modi government has a problem — it’s unable to hold on to its law officers

The Modi government is yet to complete five years in office, but nine law officers appointed during its term have resigned.

Maneka Gandhi wants minors to be able to report sexual abusers at any age, experts split

Experts acknowledge challenge in proving child sexual abuse years later, but say at least discussion around suffering of the victim has started.

Modi govt takes the ordinance route to criminalise triple talaq

Ordinance is based on Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill, which was passed by Lok Sabha last year, but faced stiff resistance in RS.

On Camera

What Trump-Harris result could mean for India in key areas, from geopolitics to trade & immigration

India cannot be blasé about change in any important capital in the world. Let's look at five key areas where US policy matters for India and how it may vary between Harris and Trump.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Rifles slung upside down, on ponies. Indian troops go on their 1st patrol in Depsang since 2020

Troops patrolled up to Patrolling Point (PP) 10 on Monday. Though there are PP 10, 11, 12, 12A & 13 in Depsang Plains, it was decided that only one or two PPs would be patrolled.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.