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Back to SearchHow will age-based certification for movies brought in by the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 work?
The Rajya Sabha on July 27 passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This bill, among other things, brings in age-based certification for film…
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The problem of substandard drugs in India
Last month, the Lok Sabha passed a Bill that was aimed at improving the ease of doing business in India. This Jan Vishwas Bill, passed by the Rajya S…
3 years ago
Decoding the new Israeli law that limits the Supreme Court’s power
On July 24, Israel’s coalition government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu passed a key part of its proposed judicial reforms. The reforms, w…
3 years ago
Decoding Rajasthan’s Right to Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023
The Rajasthan government on July 21 passed the Right to Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023, a legislation that has been hailed as a ‘historic’ step…
3 years, 1 month ago
Behind the rapid rise and mysterious disappearance of China’s Foreign Minister
President Xi Jinping has dismissed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang after just seven months in office. Qin has been replaced by former Foreign Minis…
3 years, 1 month ago
Manipur conflict: What would it take to restore normalcy?
There has been extreme civil strife in Manipur for nearly three months. Two major ethnic groups – the Valley-dwelling Meiteis and the hill-dwelling K…
3 years, 1 month ago
Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact?
It’s World Hepatitis Day this week, on July 28, and perhaps an apt time to look at conditions associated with the liver. One of the first things that…
3 years, 1 month ago
How legal are live-in relationships in India?
While still frowned upon in most parts of the country, live-in relationships are becoming increasingly common. Couples can choose not to get married …
3 years, 1 month ago
Why did the US take a U-turn on cluster munitions and offer them to Ukraine?
The Biden administration has taken a decision to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions as part of military aid for its ongoing war with Russia. This…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why are state governments complaining about denial of food grains under OMSS?
Last month, the Union government stopped the sale of rice and wheat from the Central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS). This has provoked…
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