Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said holding the general elections based on the 2023 digital census was not feasible before January or February of 2024, The News International reported. Talking to Geo News on Saturday, Tarar said a meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif… Continue reading Pak law minister says polls not possible till new census approved
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Maharashtra govt working on law to curb ‘love jihad’, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government was thinking about introducing a law to curb “love jihad” but will study similar legislations in other states before taking a decision. Love jihad is a term used by right-wing activists and outfits to allege a conspiracy by Muslim men to… Continue reading Maharashtra govt working on law to curb ‘love jihad’, says Fadnavis
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law
Just weeks before the one-year anniversary of the major protests caused by Mahsa Amini’s death, Iranian authorities are preparing a new Bill on hijab-wearing that experts fear would put unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law, according to CNN. The 70-article draft law sets out a range of proposals, including much longer prison terms… Continue reading Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law
Explore bringing law to govern recruitment of Agniveers: Parl panel
A parliamentary committee on Thursday asked the government to explore the possibility of bringing a law to govern the recruitment of ‘Agniveers’ in the country’s armed forces. It also suggested reservation or preference for Agniveers in other government jobs to prevent any kind of “disaffection” among them. Under the Agnipath scheme, selected… Continue reading Explore bringing law to govern recruitment of Agniveers: Parl panel
Tweaks to GST Act must factor in law banning online gambling: TN to Centre
In the proposed amendment to the GST Act and Rules to tax online gaming, suitable modifications should be made by taking into account the state law banning online gambling, the Tamil Nadu government conveyed to the GST Council on Wednesday. In the 51st GST Council meeting, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu expressed… Continue reading Tweaks to GST Act must factor in law banning online gambling: TN to Centre
Current law enough against GST evasion by offshore gaming platforms: FinMin
The GST Council on July 11 decided that online gaming is an actionable claim, like the lottery, on which a 28 per cent tax is to be levied. The finance ministry on Tuesday said there are sufficient enforcement provisions in GST laws to take action against offshore gaming platforms, which default in paying taxes.… Continue reading Current law enough against GST evasion by offshore gaming platforms: FinMin
Haryana govt seeks 20 RAF companies to maintain law and order in Nuh
Haryana government has sought 20 companies of the Rapid Action Force from the Centre for a week to maintain the law and order situation in Nuh district. In a communication to the Union home secretary, Haryana’s Additional Chief Secretary (Home), T V S N Prasad, sought 20 companies of the RAF “urgently” for… Continue reading Haryana govt seeks 20 RAF companies to maintain law and order in Nuh