Jan Vishwas Bill 3.0 ready to boost ease of business: Piyush GoyalUrging industry leaders to be more ambitious, Goyal stressed the need for a more proactive approach to aid India's growth. "Set bold target...
19 Nov, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
Decoding the Budget: Two Cheers, the third depends on Trump effectFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget, though celebrated for the tax cuts by the middle class, did not impress stock markets due to ...
02 Feb, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Why is the verdict against electoral bonds by SC bench led by DY Chandrachud considered a 'landmark'?India's Supreme Court has declared the Electoral Bond Scheme unconstitutional, citing transparency concerns and potential for corruption. T...
05 Nov, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
A deluge of bills and bile: What Monsoon session of Parliament achievedFriday marks the end of this year’s Monsoon session of the Parliament which saw many important bills passed and introduced as well as heate...
12 Aug, 2023, 03.56 PM IST
Jail for doing bad business: Why GoI should reconsider provisions of Jan Vishwas Bill that decriminalise criminalsWhy should pharma companies that harm patients or owners of pharmacies who employ unqualified personnel be exempted from prison time? There...
05 Jan, 2023, 08.18 AM IST
Commission on air pollution in NCR to shut down as ordinance lapsesThe Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to tackle pollution in the Delhi airshed came into...
13 Mar, 2021, 07.19 AM IST
Government to table talaq bill in second half of Budget session"The first half is brief and will be dedicated mostly to motion of thanks to the President’s speech but the triple talaq bill will be liste...
30 Jan, 2018, 10.48 AM IST
EC working on 'comprehensive review' of election lawsZaidi said while he understands that the recommendations made by the EC and Law Commission in this regard are being "scrutinised" by a task...
03 Dec, 2016, 05.02 PM IST
Gay sex not a crime, says RSS, raises hopes of government rethinkHosabale said, "Why should RSS have an opinion on homosexuality? It is not a crime as long as it does not affect the lives of others. Sexua...
18 Mar, 2016, 10.05 AM IST
Congress questions 'existence' of government in Jammu and KashmirCongress today questioned the "existence" of government in Jammu and Kashmir and compared the situation in the state to that of 1990s.
15 Sep, 2015, 04.47 PM IST
Leaders charged with heinous crimes may be barred from polls for 13 yearsAs of now, there is no restriction on a candidate to contest elections unless he has been convicted by a court.
28 Aug, 2014, 11.46 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi urges all parties to pass Lokpal bill, says it is a serious weapon against corruptionCongress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to all political parties to allow the passage of the long-pending Lokpal Bill.
15 Dec, 2013, 04.03 AM IST
Homosexuality ruling: Government hints at legislative routeAmid an uproar over SC ruling that gay sex is illegal, govt hinted at taking legislative route to address the issue but made it clear that ...
11 Dec, 2013, 09.10 PM IST
Baba Ramdev’s fast shows that the fight against corruption has wanedHow seriously can you take a person who claims he will bring down petrol prices to Rs 35 a litre , when he himself pays no taxes on his com...
11 Aug, 2012, 03.26 AM IST
- Strong Lokpal Bill depends on Sonia Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj: Kiran Bedi
Kiran Bedi said if Sonia Gandhi and Sushma Swaraj 'wish', the country can get an effective Lokpal to ensure decriminalisation of politics.
06 Apr, 2012, 05.55 AM IST
- Kiran Bedi banks on Sonia Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj for strong Lokpal, other reforms
Kiran Bedi said if Sonia Gandhi & Sushma Swaraj "wish", the country can get an effective Lokpal see radical reforms to ensure decriminalisa...
05 Apr, 2012, 07.51 PM IST
- Individuals with criminal cases face election ban; 'decriminalisation of politics bill' in process
Individuals named in criminal chargesheets could be barred from contesting elections under a radical new legislation being prepared by govt.
03 Sep, 2011, 06.42 AM IST