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  Power ministry proposes amendments in EC Act to boost renewable energy consumption

  India | October 30, 2021 13:42 IST

  The objective will be to enhance demand for renewable energy at the end-use sectors such as industry, buildings, transport etc.

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  Trump indicates to veto Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

  World | November 23, 2019 7:30 IST

  The US Congress on Wednesday passed the legislation that would force the Trump administration to assess whether political unrest in the vital global financial hub justify changing its unique treatment under the US law.

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  Builder arrested under MPDA Act for illegal constructions

  India | November 19, 2019 8:33 IST

  Senior Inspector from the Chunabhatti police station Janardhan Pagare told PTI, "The accused was arrested on Saturday after MPDA order was passed against him on Friday. He has been sent to Thane jail."

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  Supreme Court decision on reviewing 2018 SC/ST Act verdict on Tuesday

  India | September 30, 2019 23:39 IST

  On September 18, the apex court had criticized the verdict delivered in March 2018, by its two-judge bench. The court had also observed whether a judgment, which is against the essence of the Constitution, could be passed.

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  UK gets new weapons act, secures Sikh right to carry kirpans

  World | May 18, 2019 19:11 IST

  The bill aims at tackling rising knife crime in the UK and it becomes an act of law after receiving the Royal Assent of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

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  Health Ministry implements HIV, AIDS Act: All you need to know

  India | September 11, 2018 21:15 IST

  The government will also issue necessary guidelines with respect to protocols for HIV and AIDS related diagnostic facilities. Anti-retroviral therapy and opportunistic infection management will also be applicable to all persons.

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  Relief for homebuyers? This is how states, UTs are trying to ‘circumvent’ the new Real Estate Act

  May 01, 2017 12:27 IST

  There are several hurdles which stand firm on the road of implementation of the Real Estate Regulation Act across the country.

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  The fancy words you see on the number plates of vehicles is illegal

  India | September 10, 2015 14:38 IST

  Down with VIP culture seems to be the theme of the season. From primetime debates on television to online petitions, discussion about VIP culture has occupied center stage. Nowhere is the VIP culture more evident,

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  8 legal provisions to check sexual harassment of women

  India | July 15, 2015 19:01 IST

  8 legal provisions to check sexual harassment of womenWe often advocate the need for more stringent laws against sexual harassment but how many of us are actually aware of the existing laws and provisions under IPC that

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  Act against illegal hotels around Gir sanctuary: High Court to Guj govt

  India | February 11, 2015 18:17 IST

  Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to take action against the illegal establishments operating in the buffer zones of Gir wildlife sanctuary, the sole home of the Asiatic lions.  Admitting a

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  States asked to act to save girl child

  Politics | January 03, 2015 7:10 IST

  New Delhi: Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday urged state governments to take "urgent action" to save girl child.During a video conferencing with officials for state-wise consultation process on 'Beti Bachao Beti

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  Maharashtra government to allow online RTI queries

  Politics | December 24, 2014 12:02 IST

  Mumbai: From New Year, people in Maharashtra will be able to seek information under RTI Act online.Aiming to simplify the process of filing Right to Information (RTI) queries and usher in transparency in the system,

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  UN panel asks India to act against poaching in Manas sanctuary

  India | July 13, 2014 13:31 IST

  New Delhi: Expressing serious concern over poaching of rhinos in Assam's Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has warned India of including the wildlife reserve in “the List of World Heritage in Danger”

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  Arunachal CM urges government to act on China map issue

  India | June 30, 2014 23:16 IST

  New Delhi: Arunachal Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today said the NDA government should act appropriately and resolve the issue of China's reported claim over the state in a recent map.Reacting to questions about reports that

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  Do not act in haste on Article 370: Mayawati to PM

  Politics | May 30, 2014 16:51 IST

  Lucknow: BSP surpemo Mayawati today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to take any step in haste on Article 370 as it might affect “unity and integrity” of the country.“Even if Centre feels it necessary

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  Last two phases of LS polls: EC officials to act tough

  India | May 06, 2014 21:39 IST

  New Delhi: Election officials will act spontaneously without waiting for any formal complaint and activate the powers to use central forces if any electoral malpractice is detected during the last two phases of Lok Sabha

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  Satish Kaushik was scared to act in 'Lakshmi'

  Bollywood | October 23, 2013 18:13 IST

  Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, known for his comic timing, plays a negative character in "Lakshmi" and confesses he was sceptical about playing the 'monstrous' role."I was very scared because to play a totally negative character

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  Joe Jonas wants to act

  Hollywood | October 20, 2013 16:12 IST

  Los Angeles: Joe Jonas, member of pop rock band Jonas Brothers, would like to try his hands at acting."I think acting would be fun. I would like to get into that," people.com quoted the 24-year-old

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  'Bigg Boss' fame Siddharth to act with Deana Uppal

  Bollywood | September 04, 2013 19:09 IST

  Mumbai: "Splitsvilla" winner and video jockey Siddharth Bhardwaj, who earned more limelight after his stint in the TV reality show "Bigg Boss 5", will act with Deana Uppal, a finalist of Britain's "Big Brother".The duo

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  Manju Warrier to act with Mohanlal

  Bollywood | September 02, 2013 18:23 IST

  Kochi: Celebrated Mayalayam cinema actress Manju Warrier is making a comeback after 14-year by starring in a film opposite Mohanlal.Shooting of the film is expected to commence by October-November and it will hit theatres by