Pakistan plans new position of 'Commander of Defence Forces' as part of defence reformsThe new CDF designation is being considered under the proposed amendment to Article 243, The News reported, citing sources.
07 Nov, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Asim Munir to become more powerful as Pakistan plans to change the ConstitutionAsim Munir may become more powerful as Pakistan government is planning to make a constitutional amendment to bolster the Army Chief Asim Mu...
06 Nov, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
Govt to launch Devolution Index Report on panchayatsMinister S. P. Singh Baghel will unveil the Devolution Index Report on February 13, detailing the progress of decentralization in Indian pa...
11 Feb, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
Kovind Panel backs 1 nation, 1 poll; advises statute changesA high-level committee led by Ram Nath Kovind proposes major constitutional amendments for simultaneous elections, aiming to synchronize Lo...
15 Mar, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
Kovind-led panel aims at “minimum possible” amendments to Constitution and election-related lawsThe Kovind-led panel is aiming at “minimum possible” amendments to the Constitution and various other election-related laws, to enable a sw...
02 Mar, 2024, 12.36 AM IST
Worried India keeps a close watch as violent protests grip part of UzbekistanA state of emergency has been declared in the region till August 2. Eighteen people were killed and 243 wounded during last week's unrest. ...
05 Jul, 2022, 12.26 AM IST
Mistry vs Tatas: SC granted stay on certain parts of NCLAT orderMistry is seeking to be on the board of Tata Sons as a minority shareholder.
10 Jan, 2020, 04.53 PM IST
SC denies income tax exemption to local authoritySC observed that though the assessee undertakes development in the urban area included in municipality or municipal board, it is not consti...
19 Oct, 2018, 11.05 PM IST
Municipality key to simultaneous pollsThe question has emerged as a key bone of contention in the discourse on the proposal of ‘One Nation, One Election’ — holding national and ...
16 Jul, 2018, 09.56 AM IST
Proposal to increase women's reservation in urban bodies to 50% under consideration: Government"The issue needs careful consideration on the basis of consensus among all parties before an amendment Bill is brought before Parliament," ...
03 Mar, 2016, 05.56 PM IST
Government to bring Bill to increase reservation for women in local bodies to 50%Like any Constitutional amendment pertaining to states, this would also require ratification by half of the states.
02 Mar, 2016, 10.12 AM IST
Karnataka move to empower villagers to recall representatives failsThe state government had earlier planned to introduce a bill in the assembly seeking changes in the existing act for local body elections.
13 Jan, 2015, 03.39 AM IST
Rural governance structure of Darjeeling yet to become clearA autonomous body Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council(DGHC) was set up under DGHC Act 1988 that was exempt from the operations of the Panchayat ...
02 Jan, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
- Question on constitutional standing of Darjeeling's GTA is making situation tough for GJM & TMC
The development has come immediately after recent warning of renewed movement by GJM for separate state splitting Darjeeling hills from Wes...
18 Jan, 2013, 06.01 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee to face tough situations in North BengalMany political knots are not likely to allow Miss Mamata Banerjee's next north Bengal visit to remain cool.
24 Dec, 2012, 04.31 PM IST
- Status of Union Territory is a possible answer to uncertainty of Darjeeling hills
Since GTA Act 2011 has repealed the DGHC Act, DGHC ceased to exist putting Darjeeling back under usual three tire Panchayet system.
28 Nov, 2012, 05.13 PM IST
- Gender parity in panchayats now
The UPA government on Thursday took a major step towards gender equality by approving 50% reservation for women in panchayats.
28 Aug, 2009, 02.34 AM IST