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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

13 May 2020 11:54 AM

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.

16 Jun 2019 4:34 PM

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.

30 Jan 2019 12:02 PM

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.

12 Jan 2019 12:03 PM

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.

08 Jan 2019 4:58 PM

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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.

31 Dec 2018 2:26 PM

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

17 Dec 2018 4:48 PM

Insolvency amendment bill to benefit one industry, says Opposition

The insolvency law empowers home buyers to be recognised as financial creditors.

23 Jul 2018 4:51 PM

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.

30 Jun 2017 11:09 AM

Chandha Kochhar lauds new Banking Regulation Act

Kochhar says new stressed assets rules will help lenders solve problem in a time-bound manner.

06 May 2017 12:42 PM

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How RBI, banks will tackle Rs 6 lakh crore NPAs

Amendments will give RBI powers to directly interven in the issue and instruct banks for speedy redressal.

04 May 2017 4:53 PM

Cow slaughter law amended in Gujarat; penalty raised to life in prison

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

Constitutional Amendment bill tabled in Nepal

The opposition parties had claimed that the bill was against national interests and should be withdrawn.

08 Jan 2017 5:46 PM

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