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South Korea raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16
Previously, teenagers aged 13 or older were held to be legally capable of consenting to sex, resulting in controversial cases in the country
Protests still underway despite suspension of controversial bill in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam made a reversal on Saturday and halted the extradition law, only days after voicing strong support.
SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act
Amendments rule out any provision for anticipatory bail for person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order.
Bezbaruah refuses to be part of panel on Assam Accord
MP Bezbaruah’s decision came after four of the nine members quit the central government-nominated committee.
Govt introduces amendments to POCSO Act in LS
This is being introduced to address the strong need to take stringent measures to deter rising trend of child sex abuse in India.
CM Gehlot approves amendments in Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010
The decision was taken in the State Cabinet's meeting held on Saturday under the chairmanship of CM Ashok Gehlot.
Fresh bill introduced in LS to make triple talaq penal an offence
The earlier bill, passed by the Lok Sabha was still pending in the Rajya Sabha
Insolvency amendment bill to benefit one industry, says Opposition
The insolvency law empowers home buyers to be recognised as financial creditors.
J&K parties agree to GST; raise concern over implementation
There was a general consensus that non-implementation of the GST would trigger economic and financial chaos in the state.
Chandha Kochhar lauds new Banking Regulation Act
Kochhar says new stressed assets rules will help lenders solve problem in a time-bound manner.