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Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Disability Rights

February 28, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a very important piece of legislation in India. It aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing individual rights and lawful data processing needs. Recently, the Ministry ..

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Delimitation’s Impact on Southern States

February 28, 2025

The issue of delimitation in India has resurfaced, raising concerns among southern states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no southern state would lose parliamentary seats. This statement addresses fears stemming from slower population growth in the South compared ..

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Telangana’s Reservation Bill

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Congress party in Telangana is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes from 25% to 42%. This move would elevate the total reservation percentage in local bodies, public employment, and education to 62%. ..

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Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

February 27, 2025

The ongoing legal discourse surrounding the disqualification of convicted politicians in India has gained momentum. The central government recently defended the six-year disqualification period established by the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This response was prompted by a petition ..

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Proxy Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Union government appointed an advisory committee to tackle the issue of proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at ensuring that women elected as pradhans are not overshadowed by their male ..

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CAG Reports and Their Significance in India

February 26, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has gained attention recently due to the tabling of 14 pending reports on the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi. Among these reports is one concerning the scrapped excise policy, ..

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Vietnam’s Baseline Claim in Gulf of Tonkin

February 24, 2025

Vietnam’s foreign ministry has recently published a map outlining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin. This move is as it aims to protect Vietnam’s sovereign rights in a region marked by conflicting maritime claims, particularly with China. The ..

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TRAI’s New Framework for Broadcasting Services in India

February 22, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently introduced a comprehensive framework for broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This new framework aims to modernise the broadcasting sector by simplifying authorisation processes and reducing regulatory burdens. The recommendations ..

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Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025

February 22, 2025

The Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025 was recently introduced by the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government. The scheme is designed to enhance the safety and security of witnesses as the state implements new criminal laws. Categories of Witnesses The scheme ..

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Amritpal Singh’s Parliament Attendance Plea

February 22, 2025

Amritpal Singh, the incarcerated Member of Parliament (MP) from Khadoor Sahib, has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the ongoing Parliament session. This request comes as he faces the risk of losing his seat due to his ..

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