Secretary General of Indian Ocean Rim Association: The Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Shri Sanjiv Ranjan as the next Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). A seasoned diplomat from the 1993 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Shri Ranjan is set to assume his new role shortly. IORA is […]
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National Panchayat Awards 2024
National Panchayat Awards 2024: The National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India for their exceptional contributions to inclusive growth and sustainable development.The event highlighted the pivotal role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in advancing rural governance and environmental sustainability.The awards highlight Panchayats’ pivotal role in socio-economic […]
Demand For Frontier Nagaland Territory
Demand For Frontier Nagaland Territory: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has agreed to the demand by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) for autonomy in the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT).FNT is a proposed administrative region demanded by the ENPO to address the developmental imbalances in 6 eastern districts of Nagaland- Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, […]
Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules
Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules: Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the state government has approved the UCC rules manual. The state’s Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, cleared the manual and decided on key provisions related to registration services, […]
Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur Join PM Museum Council
Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur Join PM Museum Council: The Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library (PMML) has undergone a significant reconstitution of its society and executive council, introducing several prominent figures to its leadership. Former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, has been reappointed as the chairperson for another five-year term.
Reforms for Combating Honour Killings
Reforms for Combating Honour Killings: In an honour killing case in Madhya Pradesh, a girl was shot dead by her family for wanting to marry someone of her choice, against their wishes. Honour killing is the murder of a family member, typically a woman, by relatives or community members in response to perceived dishonor or […]
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem: Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem after approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).The proposal for the emblem of the Government of Tripura has been approved under Rule 4(2) of the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007.
Blood Money
Blood Money: The concept of “blood money,” or diya, has gained attention following the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for murder. Blood money, or diya, is a provision under Islamic Sharia law that allows a perpetrator to compensate the victim or their family in cases of unintentional murder, […]
India’s new law for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner
India’s new law for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner: The appointment procedure for India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) has undergone significant changes with the enactment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. This legislation introduces a structured selection process […]
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage: The 5-bench Supreme Court of India (SC), in a recent judgment rejected review petitions against its October 2023 ruling that had refused to legalize same-sex marriage.In the October 2023 ruling, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India delivered a 3:2 majority verdict against granting constitutional validity to same-sex marriages.Same-sex marriages […]
