Industry bodies ask Karnataka govt to 'reconsider retrograde' bill proposing reservation for 'locals'
The bill mandates employers to have 50% local candidates in management roles & 75% in non-management roles. Industry players say 'don't understand' how you can execute something like this. Key Points
ThePrintDeath proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
Death proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill,... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDeath proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
Death proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill,... Key Points
The Tribune India'Where have you come from, Mars?': Netizens in shock after man books Uber Auto for Rs 62, gets a bill of Rs 7.66 cr
Deepak Tenguriya, a regular Uber user, booked a seemingly ordinary auto trip for a mere Rs 62. However, upon reaching his destination, his phone displayed a bill that could have funded a small space program. Key Points
Business TodayUS Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill
U.S. Congress passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill to avert a shutdown, excluding military aid. Business Roundtable supports enhancing tax breaks. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens Speaker. bill allocates $886 billion for Defense Department, praised by Senator Collins. Key Points
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TikTok Faces U.S. Ban in New Draft Bill
TikTok, the short-video platform owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, is facing renewed political pressure in the U.S. from a draft bill that could lead to a ban of its popular video-sharing app. Key Points
mintUttarakhand UCC bill does a lot of things. Achieving true ‘uniformity’ is not one of them
The Uttarakhand UCC bill has failed to achieve its intended goal of uniformity. Instead, it appears to be an exercise in shoddy replication of existing laws and selective criminalisation. Key Points
ThePrintIs Karnataka temple tax bill ‘anti-Hindu’?
India News: A huge political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the Siddaramaiah government passed a bill that allows it to collect more taxes from the earnings of state-owned temples. The bill was later defeated in the legislative council. Is the bill ‘anti-Hindu’? Find out here. Key Points
Times Of IndiaKangana mistakes satirical post on anti-cheating bill to be about relationships
Kangana Ranaut thinks the anti-cheat bill is ‘for the safety of young vulnerable women’. She spoke about it in detail in her now-deleted posts on Instagram. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesKarnataka's temple tax bill falls through in state assembly amid BJP uproar
The Karnataka Legislative Council rejected the Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowment (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aimed to collect more taxes from state-owned temples. The bill, which had passed in the assembly, was defeated in a voice vote in the council, where BJP and JD(S) joined forces against it. Congress, which has a majority in the assembly, may postpone reintroducing the bill until after the Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
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Death proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
Death proposed for lynching under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill,... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGreece legalises same sex marriage, first 'orthodox' Christian country to allow such union
Opinion polls show Greeks are split on the issue. The powerful Orthodox Church believes homosexuality is a sin, while many in the LGBT community believe the bill does not go far enough. Key Points
ThePrintUttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had tabled the contentious legislation in the house amidst din from the Opposition on Tuesday. With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code. While speaking on the draft CM Dhami said that the bill was prepared in accordance with the Constitution. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand House may pass Uniform Civil Code bill on Wednesday
The Uniform Civil Code Bill, which aims to govern and regulate laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, was tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly. It is likely to be passed by the House, making Uttarakhand the first state to implement the UCC post-Independence. However, the UCC will not cover the state's Scheduled Tribes (STs). The bill includes provisions for compulsory registration of marriage and protection of the rights of children. Key Points
Economic Times'Registration of live-in relationships mandatory': UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand assembly
India News: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the Uttarakhand assembly. The bill includes provisions for the registration of live-in relationships, with stringent penalties for non-compliance. Children born out of live-in relationships will be considered legitimate, and the bill also addresses the termination of such relationships. Key Points
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OBC quota in panchayats, municipalities — how bill tabled in LS seeks to amend J&K local bodies’ laws
Term of nearly 28,000 local representatives ended on 9 January. Till now, J&K has no provision for reservation for OBCs in panchayats & municipalities unlike various other states. Key Points
ThePrintBroadcasters want OTT to be kept outside broadcast bill's purview
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) has requested the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to exclude OTT platforms from the Broadcasting Services Regulation bill 2023. The IBDF argued that treating linear TV and OTT platforms equally would constitute 'reverse discrimination' and violate Article 14 of the constitution. The draft bill aims to broaden the scope of broadcasting to include both broadcast content and distribution systems, including OTT. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand Cabinet clears Uniform Civil Code bill, to be tabled in Assembly on Tuesday
Uttarakhand Cabinet has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during a meeting held at Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence in Dehradun. The bill will now be tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly on February 6 (Tuesday). Key Points
India TodaySacked minister Suella Braverman hits out at PM Sunak’s Rwanda Bill
Suella Braverman, sacked as UK Home Secretary last year, has hit out at her former boss to say PM Rishi Sunak’s Safety of Rwanda bill coming up in... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNew criminal laws, data protection to women's reservation — 10 significant laws passed in 2023
From India's 1st data protection act to bill that changes the way election commissioners are appointed, 2023 saw some controversial bills being passed by Parliament. Here’s a rundown. Key Points
ThePrint
President gives assent to bill for appointment of CEC, ECs
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to a bill aimed at appointing Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, establishes a search committee and a selection committee to make recommendations for appointment. Key Points
Economic TimesWinter Session: Lok Sabha passes 18 bills
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill: The bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and reserves, as nearly as possible, one-third of all elected seats in the J&K assembly for women. This reservation will also apply to the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the assembly. The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill: It seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats in the Puducherry assembly for women. Key Points
Economic TimesRajya Sabha passes Telecommunications bill 2023
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The bill aims to amend and consolidate the laws related to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication services and networks. It also focuses on the assignment of spectrum and the amendment of certain provisions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act (TRAI), 1997. Key Points
Economic TimesSatellite communication not a threat to telcos, says Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal
Satellite communication, commonly called satcom, is not a threat to telecom operators as the services will be complimentary and the pricing will always be at a premium to mobile. Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal explains the benefits of satellite services and the impact of the new telecom bill. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha approves Telecom bill 2023. Key things to know
On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha approved the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, granting the government the authority to temporarily manage telecom services for national security reasons. The bill, facilitated by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, also permits the government to seize control of a telecom network during public emergencies or for public safety. Passed by a voice vote after a brief debate, the bill, which allows for stopping transmission and intercepting messages in specific situations, aims to promote structural reforms in the telecom sector, according to Vaishnaw. Key Points
Economic Timesbill to align some provisions of CGST Act with Tribunal Reforms Act passed by Lok Sabha
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): A bill to align certain provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 with the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The House also passed the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023. Replying to the debate on Central Goods and Services […] Key Points
ThePrintValuation rule for entry-level bets on e-gaming is prospective: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the valuation rules for imposing a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on entry-level bets on online gaming platforms are prospective in effect. The clarification came during the Lok Sabha discussion on the CGST (Second Amendment) Bill. The GST Council had previously clarified that the 28% GST applies to online gaming, specifically on entry-level bets, with the effective date for amendments set as October 1. Key Points
Economic TimesNew Telecom bill to allow govt to suspend mobile services, waive fee and penalties
The Union communications minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presented the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act. The bill brings internet-based calling and messaging apps under the definition of telecommunications for enhanced user safety. It grants the central government authority to manage or suspend telecommunication services in public emergencies. Key Points
Economic TimesTelecommunications bill 2023 tabled in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has introduced the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which allows the government to suspend or prohibit use of telecom equipment from countries or individuals for national security reasons. The bill also proposes prior consent for certain messages and an adjudicating mechanism for license breaches. Key Points
Economic TimesTelecom bill allows government to suspend, take over services
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill allows the government to take over, manage or suspend telecommunication services or a network over national security. Key Points
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Telecom bill to be tabled today in Lok Sabha; OTT apps may be kept out
The President has been informed about the Telecommunications bill 2023. It is likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday, December 18, a source told PTI. The Cabinet had cleared the bill in August. The draft Telecommunications bill released in 2023 had proposed to bring over-the-top or the internet based calling and messaging apps under the definition of telecommunications to enhance users' safety. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP MP introduces a bill in Rajya Sabha to repeal Waqf Act
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha member Harnath Singh Yadav introduced a private member's bill to repeal the Waqf Act, 1995. Opposition parties opposed the bill, but the chairman sought division of votes. The treasury benches supported the bill, while Congress, RJD, AITC, and NCP opposed it. Yadav hoped for discussion on the bill in the coming days. Key Points
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