Previously, teenagers aged 13 or older were held to be legally capable of consenting to sex, resulting in controversial cases in the country
13 May 2020 11:54 AM
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam made a reversal on Saturday and halted the extradition law, only days after voicing strong support.
16 Jun 2019 4:34 PM
Amendments rule out any provision for anticipatory bail for person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order.
30 Jan 2019 12:02 PM
MP Bezbaruah’s decision came after four of the nine members quit the central government-nominated committee.
12 Jan 2019 12:03 PM
This is being introduced to address the strong need to take stringent measures to deter rising trend of child sex abuse in India.
08 Jan 2019 4:58 PM
The decision was taken in the State Cabinet's meeting held on Saturday under the chairmanship of CM Ashok Gehlot.
31 Dec 2018 2:26 PM
The earlier bill, passed by the Lok Sabha was still pending in the Rajya Sabha
17 Dec 2018 4:48 PM
The insolvency law empowers home buyers to be recognised as financial creditors.
23 Jul 2018 4:51 PM
There was a general consensus that non-implementation of the GST would trigger economic and financial chaos in the state.
30 Jun 2017 11:09 AM
Kochhar says new stressed assets rules will help lenders solve problem in a time-bound manner.
06 May 2017 12:42 PM
Amendments will give RBI powers to directly interven in the issue and instruct banks for speedy redressal.
04 May 2017 4:53 PM
The Gujarat Animal Preservation Act of 1954 also says the punishment for transporting of cows will be 10 years in jail.
31 Mar 2017 1:37 PM
The opposition parties had claimed that the bill was against national interests and should be withdrawn.
08 Jan 2017 5:46 PM