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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.

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 […]