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Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 – Recent Updates

September 24, 2024

In response to the increasing use of tobacco among young people, India’s Union Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have issued important guidelines to make educational institutions tobacco-free. This initiative, which is tied to the ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Next Generation Launch Vehicle

September 23, 2024

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). This decision is a big step for India’s space exploration goals and sets the stage for future projects, ..

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Cabinet Approves Extension of PM-AASHA Schemes for Farmers

September 19, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA schemes to ensure fair pricing for farmers and manage price volatility of essential commodities. PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan) aims to provide remunerative prices to farmers, ensuring they ..

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Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

September 16, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the urgent need to improve access to justice, especially in rural areas. This has led to renewed calls for setting up gram nyayalayas (village courts) across the country. However, despite being introduced more ..

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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Introduces Zero Hour

September 5, 2024

Zero Hour is set to be introduced in the Himachal Assembly as announced by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania. The introduction follows a discussion on the necessity of framing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) before its implementation. What is Zero Hour? Zero ..

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Cabinet Approves ₹18,036 Crore Mumbai-Indore Rail Line Project

September 3, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved a major railway project to build a new 309-kilometer rail line connecting Mumbai and Indore. The project is estimated to cost ₹18,036 crore and is expected to be completed by the financial year 2028-29. Objectives ..

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Centre approves ₹2,817 Crore Digital Agriculture Mission

September 3, 2024

The Indian government has recently given the green light to the Digital Agriculture Mission, dedicating ₹2,817 crore to improve farming practices and boost the livelihoods of farmers. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting, showing the government’s strong commitment ..

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Assam Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Muslim Marriages and Divorces

August 30, 2024

The Assam Legislative Assembly passed a new law called the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024. This law is designed to address serious issues like child marriage, marriages without mutual consent, and polygamy. It replaces an ..

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