Govt has so far blocked 320 mobile apps: Union minister Som Parkash
New Delhi: The government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology (IT) Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also […]
Sr journos urge constitutional authorities to act against ‘attacks’ on religious minorities, esp Muslims
New Delhi: A group of senior journalists from all over India issued a collective appeal to constitutional institutions on Wednesday to step in and discharge their mandate in the wake of “attacks” on India’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. In the appeal, 28 senior journalists and media persons expressed concern over “hysteria” being built up nationwide […]
Cabinet nod to bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to a bill to merge the three municipal corporations in Delhi, a move that is likely to escalate the ongoing political tussle between the BJP and the AAP ahead of the high-stakes civic polls. The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill is likely to be introduced […]
Haryana Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill
Chandigarh: Amid a Congress walkout, the Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill against religious conversion through force, undue influence or allurement. The Bill was introduced in the Assembly on March 4 and according to it, the onus of proof lies with the accused. Similar Bills in the recent past have been passed in the […]
Akhilesh resigns as LS member; to retain Karhal assembly seat
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday resigned as the member of Lok Sabha from Azamgarh constituency, deciding to retain the Karhal assembly seat he won in the recently held Uttar Pradesh polls. By quitting as a Lok Sabha member, Yadav has made it clear that he would now concentrate on state politics. […]
Employers having 10 or more employees must have committee to probe sexual harassment complaints
New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Every employer and organisation, whether in public or private sector, employing 10 or more people must set up an internal committee for receiving complaints of sexual harassment, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav said the government has enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at […]
Parliamentary panel calls for framing price control regime for COVID medicines, medical devices
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has recommended framing a new price control regime specific for medicines and medical devices for COVID-19 management and put them under price control with no annual increase in prices allowed till the pandemic is entirely over in the country. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers, in its report […]
‘The Kashmir Files’ creating situation that may harm country: CPI(M) leader Yechury
Nagpur: Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday said the recently-released film ‘The Kashmir Files’ was creating a situation that could cause great harm to the country’s social unity and integrity. The film, which set around the exodus of Kashmir Pandits from Kashmir, has become a huge box office success, though […]
SC-appointed panel was against repealing three farm laws
New Delhi: A Supreme Court-appointed panel to study the three farm laws, which was scrapped by Parliament in November last year, had recommended that the three legislations should not be repealed saying they would be beneficial for farmers. The report, which was submitted to the apex court on March 19, 2021, was made public on […]
Peace in eastern Ladakh essential for normalisation of ties with China, says India for 2nd time in 3 days
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday apprised his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison about the situation in eastern Ladakh and emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the region is an essential prerequisite for normalisation of India’s ties with China. It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the […]
