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Kerala Senior Citizens Bill: What It Could Change For Elderly Care In India
Kerala's proposed Senior Citizens Bill seeks to regulate elderly-care centres, certify caregivers and protect older adults from abuse and cyber fraud.
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Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Backs Review of Foreign Funding Bill
Prestone Tynsong said concerns raised by various NGOs, including Christian organisations, should be considered during the scrutiny process
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Passport Rules Amended: From Fee Hikes To Validity For Children Under 15 — All You Need To Know
For adults, a 36-page passport under the normal category will now cost Rs 2,500, up from Rs 1,500, while a 60-page booklet will cost Rs 3,500, against Rs 2,000 earlier.
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World Ozone Day: UN Marks 2026 Theme "Global Action For A Cooler Planet"
To mark the day, the UN Environment Programme's Ozone Secretariat has put together a social media package in six languages, including cards, posters and suggested messages for the public.
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31-Member Parliament Panel Formed To Examine Foreign Funding Bill
It comprises 14 members of BJP and five of Congress. It also has two members each from JD(U), TMC and DMK, and one member each from SP, IUML, Shiv Sena, NCP (SP), NCP and TDP.
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US Court Rules Trump Cannot Deport Students For Criticising Israel
Judge Noel Wise, in a ruling Friday, delivered a victory for the student newspaper at Stanford University, which has said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions Under CAA
The change follows two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19, signalling what officials describe as a move to simplify and accelerate the processing of citizenship applications from eligible migrants covered under the CAA.
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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill To Curb States' Tax Powers On Minerals
The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on Wednesday, while the Rajya Sabha cleared it on Thursday, completing the parliamentary approval process.
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Lok Sabha Passes Mines And Minerals Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Protest
Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House
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Centre Sends Foreign Funding Bill To Parliament Panel Amid Opposition Uproar
The Opposition has been alleging that the bill will target NGOs and minority institutions, while the government has rubbished the charge
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Rajya Sabha Clears Taxation Bill, Government Rules Out UPI Charges
Replying to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said the UPI-related amendment is only an enabling provision and does not itself impose any tax or transaction charge on users.
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Clarity, Not Control Of Churches: India's Myth-Buster On Foreign Funding Bill
In a series of posts on X, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued a detailed "Myth vs. Reality check" on the bill.
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Foreign Money Inflows Into India Rising, Not Falling: India's US Envoy Busts FCRA Amendment Bill 'Myth'
On suggestions that the law targeted a specific religion, Kwatra said the Act 'applies uniformly to all organisations regardless of religion, community or ideology.'
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No Talks Without Compliance Report: Akal Takht Panel On Anti-Sacrilege Bill
The decision was taken at the panel's first meeting, attended by Justice (Retd.) Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Justice (Retd.) Mohinder Mohan Singh Bedi, Senior Advocate Puran Singh Hundal, Dr Kehar Singh and Prof Jagmohan Singh.
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"No Appellate Body": Assam Christian Forum Flags Provisions Of Foreign Funding Bill
The forum's spokesperson Ellen Brooks said the proposed provisions could affect funds to schools, hospitals and charitable organisations that provide services to poor and disadvantaged communities.
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Kerala Senior Citizens Bill: What It Could Change For Elderly Care In India
Kerala's proposed Senior Citizens Bill seeks to regulate elderly-care centres, certify caregivers and protect older adults from abuse and cyber fraud.
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Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Backs Review of Foreign Funding Bill
Prestone Tynsong said concerns raised by various NGOs, including Christian organisations, should be considered during the scrutiny process
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Passport Rules Amended: From Fee Hikes To Validity For Children Under 15 — All You Need To Know
For adults, a 36-page passport under the normal category will now cost Rs 2,500, up from Rs 1,500, while a 60-page booklet will cost Rs 3,500, against Rs 2,000 earlier.
-
World Ozone Day: UN Marks 2026 Theme "Global Action For A Cooler Planet"
To mark the day, the UN Environment Programme's Ozone Secretariat has put together a social media package in six languages, including cards, posters and suggested messages for the public.
-
31-Member Parliament Panel Formed To Examine Foreign Funding Bill
It comprises 14 members of BJP and five of Congress. It also has two members each from JD(U), TMC and DMK, and one member each from SP, IUML, Shiv Sena, NCP (SP), NCP and TDP.
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US Court Rules Trump Cannot Deport Students For Criticising Israel
Judge Noel Wise, in a ruling Friday, delivered a victory for the student newspaper at Stanford University, which has said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
-
District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions Under CAA
The change follows two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19, signalling what officials describe as a move to simplify and accelerate the processing of citizenship applications from eligible migrants covered under the CAA.
-
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill To Curb States' Tax Powers On Minerals
The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on Wednesday, while the Rajya Sabha cleared it on Thursday, completing the parliamentary approval process.
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Lok Sabha Passes Mines And Minerals Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Protest
Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House
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Centre Sends Foreign Funding Bill To Parliament Panel Amid Opposition Uproar
The Opposition has been alleging that the bill will target NGOs and minority institutions, while the government has rubbished the charge
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Rajya Sabha Clears Taxation Bill, Government Rules Out UPI Charges
Replying to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said the UPI-related amendment is only an enabling provision and does not itself impose any tax or transaction charge on users.
-
Clarity, Not Control Of Churches: India's Myth-Buster On Foreign Funding Bill
In a series of posts on X, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued a detailed "Myth vs. Reality check" on the bill.
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Foreign Money Inflows Into India Rising, Not Falling: India's US Envoy Busts FCRA Amendment Bill 'Myth'
On suggestions that the law targeted a specific religion, Kwatra said the Act 'applies uniformly to all organisations regardless of religion, community or ideology.'
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No Talks Without Compliance Report: Akal Takht Panel On Anti-Sacrilege Bill
The decision was taken at the panel's first meeting, attended by Justice (Retd.) Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Justice (Retd.) Mohinder Mohan Singh Bedi, Senior Advocate Puran Singh Hundal, Dr Kehar Singh and Prof Jagmohan Singh.
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"No Appellate Body": Assam Christian Forum Flags Provisions Of Foreign Funding Bill
The forum's spokesperson Ellen Brooks said the proposed provisions could affect funds to schools, hospitals and charitable organisations that provide services to poor and disadvantaged communities.
