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Trump's "Favourite Field Marshal" Asim Munir Gains More Powers
The lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment bill expanding Munir's control over the military branches. PM Shehbaz Sharif said the move would strengthen national unity, the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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Kazakhstan Parliament Passes Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ Law
Kazakhstan's parliament passed a bill to ban the promotion of what it calls "non-traditional sexual orientation" in public spaces and the media, a copycat of Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
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Israel Bill Allowing Death Penalty For 'Terrorists' Passes First Vote
A bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" passed a first reading in Israel's parliament on Monday -- a measure that could apply to Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
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Opinion | How To Lose Your Seat In 30 Days?
Since 2014, at least 12 sitting opposition ministers have been arrested; nine of them from non-BJP-ruled states. Eight crossed the 30-day custody mark. Under the bill, they'd have been automatically stripped of office despite never being convicted.
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Israeli Lawmakers Advance West Bank Annexation Bid
A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel's parliament on Wednesday.
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Won't Join Parliament Panel On Bills To Oust Jailed Ministers: Congress
Congress informed Kiren Rijiju that it, along with other opposition parties, will not be a part of joint committee of Parliament on three Bills that seek removal of top government functionaries under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges
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Big Boost For Shashi Tharoor Likely If Centre Makes This Parliament Move
The government is considering the opposition's suggestion to hike the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to ensure that the bills and policy matters are scrutinised more thoroughly and in depth, said sources.
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Opinion | Waqf Act: When BJP Indulged In A Mockery Of Procedure
The passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament was marked by chicanery and evasive tactics. Even a casual observer of Parliament can outline how the BJP-led coalition is making a mockery of parliamentary procedure.
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Sri Lanka Parliament Votes To End Privileges For Former Presidents
The Sri Lankan parliament voted 151-1 in favour of a bill to strip privileges for former presidents, one of the popular pre-election pledges by the incumbent NPP government.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Said to Have Met Real Money Gaming Firms to Discuss Transition After Ban
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and government officials reportedly met representatives from firms impacted by the new Online Gaming Bill on Monday. The minister held discussions with the firms over "orderly transition" and compliance with the ban on real money games.
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Virat Kohli And Co. May Lose Rs 150-200 Crore, BCCI Over Rs 125 Crore. Reason...
The impact of the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Indian Parliament is being strongly felt by the Indian sports industry
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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Indian Game Developers and Publishers Announce Industry Body After Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill
A number of Indian game developers and publishers announced an independent industry body on Tuesday. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association, launched after the Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Parliament, is also seeking a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.
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Trump's "Favourite Field Marshal" Asim Munir Gains More Powers
The lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment bill expanding Munir's control over the military branches. PM Shehbaz Sharif said the move would strengthen national unity, the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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Kazakhstan Parliament Passes Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ Law
Kazakhstan's parliament passed a bill to ban the promotion of what it calls "non-traditional sexual orientation" in public spaces and the media, a copycat of Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws.
-
Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
-
Israel Bill Allowing Death Penalty For 'Terrorists' Passes First Vote
A bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" passed a first reading in Israel's parliament on Monday -- a measure that could apply to Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
-
Opinion | How To Lose Your Seat In 30 Days?
Since 2014, at least 12 sitting opposition ministers have been arrested; nine of them from non-BJP-ruled states. Eight crossed the 30-day custody mark. Under the bill, they'd have been automatically stripped of office despite never being convicted.
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Israeli Lawmakers Advance West Bank Annexation Bid
A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel's parliament on Wednesday.
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Won't Join Parliament Panel On Bills To Oust Jailed Ministers: Congress
Congress informed Kiren Rijiju that it, along with other opposition parties, will not be a part of joint committee of Parliament on three Bills that seek removal of top government functionaries under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges
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Big Boost For Shashi Tharoor Likely If Centre Makes This Parliament Move
The government is considering the opposition's suggestion to hike the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to ensure that the bills and policy matters are scrutinised more thoroughly and in depth, said sources.
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Opinion | Waqf Act: When BJP Indulged In A Mockery Of Procedure
The passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament was marked by chicanery and evasive tactics. Even a casual observer of Parliament can outline how the BJP-led coalition is making a mockery of parliamentary procedure.
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Sri Lanka Parliament Votes To End Privileges For Former Presidents
The Sri Lankan parliament voted 151-1 in favour of a bill to strip privileges for former presidents, one of the popular pre-election pledges by the incumbent NPP government.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Said to Have Met Real Money Gaming Firms to Discuss Transition After Ban
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and government officials reportedly met representatives from firms impacted by the new Online Gaming Bill on Monday. The minister held discussions with the firms over "orderly transition" and compliance with the ban on real money games.
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Virat Kohli And Co. May Lose Rs 150-200 Crore, BCCI Over Rs 125 Crore. Reason...
The impact of the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Indian Parliament is being strongly felt by the Indian sports industry
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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Indian Game Developers and Publishers Announce Industry Body After Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill
A number of Indian game developers and publishers announced an independent industry body on Tuesday. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association, launched after the Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Parliament, is also seeking a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.
