The 2012 Delhi gang rape case led to the Criminal Law (Amendment) act 2013, usually known as the Nirbhaya Act, which introduced major reforms including stricter punishments for sexual crimes, death penalty for cases of extreme brutality.
The image of Nicholas is different from what we have known so far in the 21st century. The story portrays Nicholas as the action hero, rather than the humble bishop of the 4th Century, the proto-Santa Claus.
Donald Trump, who will become the 47th President of the US on January 20, has called the DST "very costly and inconvenient to America". The statement gains traction as in January, the Republican party will gain control over the two Chambers of the US Congress.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations as the White House changes hands.
Several new security measures have been included since the 2001 Parliament attack which left eight security personnel dead including a sniffer dog squad, photo identity passes and the implementation of wedge barricades among others.
Since coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often advocated holding all elections together, from Lok Sabha to state assemblies and local bodies. He argues that this will orient various elected bodies fully towards the development of the nation.
Places of Worship Act: The 1991 provision is an act to prohibit the conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru triggered a big debate over the misuse of laws such Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Atul Subhash alleged that he was mentally abused.
As financial planning takes centre stage in securing the future, investment preferences are shifting from traditional saving methods like Fixed Deposits (FDs) and savings accounts to more dynamic options such as Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
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