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Odisha amends law to allow Jagannath Temple to sell, lease land without state’s permission

People who had occupied or were in possession of the temple land for long had approached the government for the sale or transfer of the land

Lok Sabha approves 'crypto tax' amendments; 'detrimental to investor growth', says industry expert

Under the amended law, loss from crypto assets cannot be set off against gains in crypto assets as well

Judges’ salaries and service amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today: Key features of proposed legislation

The Bill clarifies when Supreme Court and High Court judges are entitled to an additional quantum of pension or family pension on attaining a certain age.

Nepal faces 'Budget Holiday': Causes and consequences of Parliament failing to pass annual budget

Budget Holiday means the Government of Nepal is unable to spend from the State treasury. This is probably the first time in Nepal that government expenditures are likely to be suspended

Centre invites suggestions on draft anti-trafficking bill; provisions include fine upto Rs 5 lakh

According to the draft bill, a person found guilty of trafficking can be imprisoned for not less than seven years that may extend to 10 years

Republicans block subpoenas for new proof as US Senate debates norms of trial on Day One; moderates force last-minute reversal in pro-Trump rules

A divided Senate began the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on Tuesday in utter acrimony, as Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Ukraine

In move aimed at gender equality, Goa Assembly passes bill allowing women to work in night shift in industries

Deputy chief minister of Goa Chandrakant Kavlekar, who moved an amendment to the Factories and Boilers Act, made it clear that women employees would not be forced to work at night

Explainer: Difference between a Bill and an Act; how a draft legislation becomes a law after multiple readings in Parliament

When a bill has been passed, it is sent to the President for his approval per Article 111. The President can assent or withhold his assent to a bill or he can return a bill.

Union Cabinet to take a call on introducing bill in Parliament to allow proxy voting for NRIs

The Union Cabinet will take a call on Monday to introduce a fresh bill in Parliament to extend the facility of proxy voting to overseas Indians.

Narendra Modi hails passage of Bill in Lok Sabha for 10% quota to economically-backward upper castes as 'landmark moment'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the passage of a bill, which provides 10 percent quota for the general category poor in jobs and education, as a "landmark moment in our nation's history".