Iran vows 'decisive response' if US continues its 'blockade, piracy, maritime robbery' in GulfIran on Saturday issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing a "decisive response" if Washington continues what it described as "b...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Businesses living in fear, says TV Mohandas Pai after ‘extortion’ by CGST officials in BengaluruVenture capitalist TV Mohandas Pai has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to protect honest bus...
12 Sep, 2024, 06.57 PM IST
Postpone implementation of new criminal laws: CPI(ML) Liberation MPs to PresidentPresident Droupadi Mumru, the immediate suspension of new criminal laws is crucial. Rushed passage without scrutiny threatens legal safegua...
28 Jun, 2024, 03.10 PM IST
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill allows using draconian police powers for political ends: Kapil SibalFormer Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal under the UPA government claimed that the BJP government's proposal to replace the colonial-era India...
14 Aug, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
Editors Guild voices concern on Press and Registration of Periodicals BillThe Editors Guild of India has expressed concerns about certain "draconian powers" in the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, which...
06 Aug, 2023, 08.44 PM IST
Opposition, government spar over IT Amendment RulesEarlier, Khera had said the new IT Rules make the government "judge, jury and executioner" when it comes to monitoring content on social me...
07 Apr, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
Proposed amendments to IAS (Cadre) rules 'draconian', should be buried: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to PM ModiThe Union government has proposed an amendment to IAS (Cadre) rules, which would enable it to post IAS officers on central deputation, bypa...
22 Jan, 2022, 08.04 PM IST
Chorus grows for repeal of AFSPA in Northeast after Nagaland killingsThe AFSPA is in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Aru...
05 Dec, 2021, 09.58 PM IST
Strike down sedition law, offensive parts of UAPA, retired Justice Rohinton Nariman urges SCJustice Nariman has said that it is "important for the court" to strike down Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which c...
11 Oct, 2021, 11.36 AM IST
Home Ministry recommends against repealing AFSPAThe Home Ministry has recommended against repealing the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, dubbed by its critics as "draconia...
02 Mar, 2015, 09.52 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee says Land Acquisition Ordinance 'draconian'"Immediately withdraw land ordinance. It is draconian. It will affect the farmers. We have always opposed this," the Trinamool Congress sup...
24 Feb, 2015, 09.08 PM IST
Concern in Lok Sabha over unauthorised occupants eviction billUrban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu moved the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014, for consider...
15 Dec, 2014, 04.55 PM IST
Protection of Pakistan Ordinance gives draconian powers to Army; may impact ties with IndiaThe Protection of Pakistan Ordinance was presented in the country’s Senate last week amid strong protests from opposition parties.
22 Apr, 2014, 07.05 PM IST
- ST, SC demand repeal of AFSPA from Tripura
The organization also spread leaflets which said, the act is 'draconian' which infringed the right to common people.
22 Apr, 2013, 08.25 PM IST
- Congress to launch agitation against Gujarat's irrigation bill
The Guj Cong today announced to launch a state-wide 'Jal Adhikar Yatra' against the recently passed Gujarat Irrigation and Drainage Bill.
05 Apr, 2013, 09.51 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee hits Manipur trail, meets Irom Sharmila ChanuMamata Banerjee made an impromptu visit to Irom Sharmila Chanu immediately on her arrival in Manipur to address a poll rally on Wednesday.
26 Jan, 2012, 03.41 PM IST
- Editors Guild deplores Justice Markandey Katju’s views on media
Media body opposes suggestion to bring electronic media under Press Council.
02 Nov, 2011, 02.45 AM IST