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August 9, 2024 3:17 PM

Nepal: HoR Committee unanimously approves Transitional Justice Amendment Bill

In Nepal, the  Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives has unanimously approved the report on the Transitional Justice Amendment Bill. The bill addresses human rights violations (including coercion, sexual violence, deliberate killings, disappearances and torture), c...

August 9, 2024 3:17 PM

Israel on High Alert Amid Rising Tensions in West Asia

Israel is on high alert as tensions in West Asia reach a critical point, with concerns about potential attacks from Iran and Hezbollah. The Israeli government has advised citizens to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the country's readin...

August 9, 2024 3:41 PM

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha today by the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The bill aims to modernize and update the legal framework governing the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities of carriers involved in the sea ...

August 9, 2024 2:30 PM

Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha today by Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Choudhary. This bill seeks to amend several significant banking laws to modernize and enhance the regulatory framework of the banking sector. The amendments proposed include ch...

August 9, 2024 2:13 PM

Lok Sabha Introduces Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024

The Lok Sabha today saw the introduction of the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The bill aims to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to enhance the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.   Key provisions of the bill include the integr...

August 9, 2024 2:07 PM

BIS to Establish Ayush Standardisation Department

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will create a new department dedicated to standardising Ayush practices. This initiative, announced by the Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry, aims to enhance the safety, efficacy, and quality of Ayush products. The department will cover Ayur...

August 9, 2024 2:04 PM

Trump and Harris to Face Off in Debate on September 10

U.S. Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will debate on September 10, as announced by ABC. Trump proposed additional debates on September 4 and 25, but Harris's campaign confirmed that only the September 10 debate is scheduled. Harris expressed anticipation for the debate on X, wh...

August 9, 2024 1:26 PM

BJP MPs Meet PM Modi on SC/ST Creamy Layer Issue

BJP MPs from the SC and ST communities met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House today. They submitted a memorandum concerning the Supreme Court's observation on the creamy layer for SCs and STs.   BJP MP Bhola Singh, speaking to the media, stated that they requested the decision n...

August 9, 2024 1:14 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to participants of the Quit India Movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to the Quit India movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, marking it as a pivotal moment in India's freedom struggle. In a social media post, he highlighted the significance of the movement in India's history.   Ahead of Independence Day, PM Modi updat...