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Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: The woman who taught the world about gender equality — “Equality is not achieved when women become like men, but when every person is...” A timeless lesson on why equal opportunity, not gender roles, drives human freedom, progress, and social growth- Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfare
- Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: “Rules for Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to...” — What makes a human life meaningful? Here’s why central thinkers of the Enlightenment are resonating again in 2026 amid burnout, and emotional exhaustion today
- Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Li Si: 'If we are to move into the future, we must eradicate the past.'Chinese philosopher Li Si argued that true progress requires breaking free from the past. His quote reflects radical reform during China’s ...02 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- More cash each month! Social Security Administration revamp could mean bigger checks soon – here's what retirees must knowSocial Security calculation change 2026 boosts monthly checks: More money is finally reaching retirees. The Social Security calculation cha...21 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Kuwait revises citizenship law, introduces stricter eligibility and revocation normsKuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law. Decree-Law No. (52) of 2026 revises rules for granting, withdrawing, and reg...13 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas amendment billThe Lok Sabha has approved the Jan Vishwas Bill. This legislation aims to simplify business and daily life by decriminalising minor offence...01 Apr, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Transgressive bill ignores individualityA new bill proposes changes to transgender rights in India. It moves away from self-identification for legal gender recognition. The bill r...23 Mar, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AntediluvianAs today’s Word of the Day demonstrates, some words do more than describe; they critique, exaggerate, and illuminate. And in doing so, ante...19 Mar, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Parliament clears bill to repeal 71 obsolete laws, streamline legal frameworkParliament has cleared a bill to scrap and update old laws. This move aims to simplify daily life for citizens and remove decades of legal ...17 Dec, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
- Cabinet nod to repeal 71 laws which have outlived utilityThe Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to repeal 71 outdated laws. These laws are no longer needed in the statute books. The move aims to si...12 Dec, 2025, 05.38 PM IST
- Income tax simplification hopes rise as feedback process nears rollout; Budget 2025 may bring big news on direct tax lawsThe govt will invite suggestions from the private sector and tax experts on the Income Tax Act, 1961, starting October. This initiative aim...29 Sep, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
- Directions came from PM Modi to re-examine, reconsider provision of sedition law: Law Minister Kiren RijijuRijiju told reporters that Prime Minister Modi expressed his view clearly in favour of protection of civil liberties, respect for human rig...10 May, 2022, 05.58 PM IST
- Government starts process to identify customs duty exemptions that can be scrapped“In this context, suggestions are invited in respect of review of existing Customs exemption notifications,” the Central Board of Indirect ...29 Jul, 2020, 05.46 PM IST
- Poll panel wants Constitutional protection for Election CommissionersThe Election Commission is learnt to have today pitched for giving equal constitutional protection to all members of the poll body.05 Jan, 2016, 10.02 PM IST
- Bill to remove anomalies in HC judges' pensionary benefits in Lok SabhaA Bill to remove anomalies in pensionary benefits of HC judges elevated from the bar was introduced in the Lok Sabha today.13 Aug, 2015, 05.09 PM IST
- Government to weed out over 1,000 archaic lawsThe Law Commission has been of the opinion that at least 350 laws need to be immediately revoked. It has already identified at least 200 su...14 Oct, 2014, 12.04 PM IST
- In keeping with PM Narendra Modi’s poll promise, government to repeal 36 archaic lawsThe government is likely to introduce the Repealing and Amending Act Bill, 2014 on Monday to scrap at least 36 antiquated and redundant law...09 Aug, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
- Unleash labour reforms to push exports: SurveyThe pre-budget Economic Survey on Friday asked the government to immediately unleash labour sector reforms and rectify infrastructure bottl...25 Feb, 2005, 01.46 PM IST
- States asked to scrap obsolete labour lawsEven as the Centre continues to dither on relaxing labour laws, it has asked the state governments to rationalise the laws governing employ...03 Jun, 2003, 02.20 AM IST
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