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CIC has powers to constitute benches, frame regulations, says SC The Supreme Court reaffirmed the autonomy of the Central Information Commission, stating that its ability to frame regulations for bench constitution falls within the RTI Act. Upheld overturning of Delhi High Court verdict on CIC's powers. Emphasize...
13 Jul, 2024, 03.57 PM ISTSandeshkhali allegations: SC rejects Bengal government's plea against Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe The Supreme Court has rejected West Bengal government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into allegations of assault, crime against women, and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The state government's concerns abo...
09 Jul, 2024, 12.42 AM ISTMembers agree to turn GPAI into apex body for AI Under India's chairmanship, the global partnership on artificial intelligence (GPAI) has agreed on a new vision to become a central body for AI matters. The integration with OECD aims to bring all members on equal footing. The focus is on responsibl...
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28 Jun, 2024, 11.52 PM ISTNagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.29 PM ISTAfter 20 years, Nagaland holds civic body polls, over 20% voting recorded in two hours This was a historic election in the northeastern state as the polling to three municipalities and 22 town councils was being conducted after a gap of 20 years. The last elections were held in 2004.
26 Jun, 2024, 12.31 PM ISTMedia bodies seek clarity from Supreme Court on mandate for self-declaration for ads Several industry bodies including AROI, INS, IAMAI, and BIF have filed impleadment applications in the Supreme Court regarding the self-declaration certificate (SDC) mandate for new advertisements. These bodies seek clarity on the implementation cha...
21 Jun, 2024, 12.10 AM IST669 candidates file nominations for historic civic body polls in Nagaland A total of 669 candidates, including 238 women, have filed nominations for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in Nagaland set for June 26. These are the first such polls in 20 years with 33% reservation for women. The elections are being held amid ...
12 Jun, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTFive in fray for Ladakh Lok Sabha seat; 3 nominations rejected During scrutiny, nominations of two covering candidates and an Independent were rejected for Ladakh constituency, leaving five candidates in fray. The constituency, largest in India, will have polls on May 20.
21 May, 2024, 02.44 PM ISTLadakh Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Triangular fight with surprise entry of an Independent from Kargil The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Ladakh features a three-way battle between the BJP, Congress, and an independent candidate. BJP's Tashi Gyalson, also the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's chief executive councillor, faces Congress' Tse...
18 May, 2024, 12.11 AM ISTENPO reject Nagaland govt’s appeal, says firm on decision to abstain from Urban Local Bodies elections The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) rejects Nagaland government's appeal to participate in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections on June 26, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. ENPO demands a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' ...
17 May, 2024, 09.02 PM ISTOnly Modi govt can fulfill pending issues of Ladakh: Kiren Rijiju Rijiju reassures Ladakh's issues resolution by PM Modi. Urges BJP vote in Lok Sabha elections. Candidates contest for Ladakh seat. Post-election, BJP to address demands focusing on constitutional safeguards, NDA, and employment generation for Ladakh...
11 May, 2024, 08.50 PM ISTLadakh: Agitating groups call off march to China border Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is part of an agitation to press for Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh, said here on Tuesday that they have called off their proposed march to the China border for the second time this month due to "non-cooperation" of loc...
16 Apr, 2024, 10.31 PM ISTLeh Apex Body withdraws its Pashmina March on April 7 to 'avoid confrontation with law-enforcement agencies' The Leh Apex Body withdrew Sonam Wangchuk's proposed 'Pashmina March' to avoid confrontation with law enforcement agencies after imposing section 144 in Leh on April 5. Wangchuk criticized the decision as an "overreaction" and argued it could be a p...
08 Apr, 2024, 01.06 PM ISTLadakh Statehood: Wangchuk says govt has something to hide if they stop peaceful march The Ladakh administration imposed prohibitory orders on rallies and reduced internet speed, hindering the Apex Body's planned 'border march' demanding Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. The District Magistrate imposed restrictions citi...
06 Apr, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTRally, strike in Kargil seek sixth schedule, statehood for Ladakh Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), a grouping of political, religious and social organisations, which had called for the protest march, announced a protest fast from March 24-27 to "convey their message to Government of India and people across the co...
21 Mar, 2024, 12.19 AM ISTGlobal audit framework for local bodies in the works: CAG Apex auditors, including India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu, are developing an international framework for auditing regional and municipal bodies to assess their performance. India aims to host a conference in Septemb...
28 Feb, 2024, 04.11 PM ISTLadakh groups defer hunger strike, next meeting with MHA on Feb 24 Representatives from Ladakh defer hunger strike after meeting with Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai. Joint sub-committee formed to discuss demands. Innovator Sonam Wangchuk and locals plan "fast unto death". Detailed draft of demands s...
20 Feb, 2024, 10.46 AM ISTMHA invites Ladakh bodies for discussion The invite from the MHA came a day ahead of the bandh call - Kargil and Leh Chalo march - on February 3, called by the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), an amalgam of political, religious and social organisations in Ladakh. "...
05 Feb, 2024, 06.50 PM IST'We demand statehood': Ladakh shuts down amid protests for statehood, protection under 6th schedule In Leh, the main city of Ladakh, thousands of men and women marched in the freezing cold while raising slogans and chants. They were protesting for the statehood of Ladakh and requesting protection under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution. After t...
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