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Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws
Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws
Published on Mar 05, 2025 02:38 AM IST
AP |
Trump to rename Greenland as Denmark eyes California? 'Red, White and Blueland'
Donald Trump plans to take over Greenland, he would get the authority to rename Greenland under a new bill that was brought in Congress.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 03:04 AM IST
Australia passes law to ban social media for children below 16
The Senate passed the bill 34 votes to 19. The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the legislation 102 votes to 13.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:56 PM IST
Navigating federalism and prioritising workers in planned gig worker legislation
The path forward must respect India's federal structure, preserve and build upon state-level innovations, and prioritise gig worker welfare.
Published on Sep 15, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Vineet John Samuel
This US state is banning deepfakes to protect workers and regulate AI
California lawmakers approved measures to regulate AI and combat deepfakes. The bills target deepfakes, AI-generated child sexual abuse and AI protocols.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:07 AM IST
AP |
Delhi HC urges Centre to frame law to regulate AI, deepfake
The court stressed pressing need to control spread of this tech while considering a plea seeking formulation of guidelines to regulate AI, deep fake tech
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:51 PM IST
US Senator Rubio introduces bill to ally with India, penalise Pakistan
The “United States-India Defense Cooperation Act of 2024” requires the US Secretary of State to report instances of Pakistan using offensive force against India, providing safe havens to terror groups, and aiding militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Published on Jul 26, 2024 01:43 AM IST
AP |
Assam to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935
To repeal the earlier legislation, a new one — the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 — will be tabled in the monsoon session of assembly for consideration.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Virginia lawmakers repeal restrictions on popular tuition waiver program for military families
Virginia lawmakers repeal restrictions on popular tuition waiver program for military families
Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:54 AM IST
AP |
Andhra government may bring in law against land grab
Government is likely to enact a legislation seeking to provide stringent punishment for land grabbing on the lines of the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2020
Published on Jul 16, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
A charter for Parliament to improve its functioning
Is the Lok Sabha living up to our expectations? What changes are needed to convince the Opposition that the voice of the Indian people is given time and, therefore, adequately heard?
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:30 PM IST
Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft
Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 04:30 AM IST
AP |
Will enact law or file review petition to protect the rights of poor: Nayab Saini
The notification, which provided for grant of bonus marks on the basis of the criteria, was held violative of Article 14 of the Constitution by the courts
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
India’s anti-conversion laws and related court judgments through the decades
The SC, through its decisions, has protected relevant rights under Articles 25 and 26, stressing how the right to choose religion is a natural right of choice.
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:42 PM IST
New BJP govt in Rajasthan to introduce fresh law on religious conversion
Rajasthan's BJP government plans new anti-conversion law, aligning with other BJP-ruled states; sparking debate on protecting vulnerable populations vs individual freedoms.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Prohibit caste-based names, identifiers, panel tells TN govt
Report suggests Tamil Nadu government ban caste identifiers among students, remove caste names from schools, and enact legislation for social inclusion.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Hawaii governor signs housing legislation aimed at helping local residents stay in islands
Hawaii governor signs housing legislation aimed at helping local residents stay in islands
Published on May 29, 2024 07:18 AM IST
AP |
Sukhbir bats for law to bar non-Punjabis from getting govt jobs in state
According to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, his party, upon forming government in the state, will introduce a legislation to reserve 75% jobs in pvt sector in state for Punjabis.
Updated on May 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Vishal Joshi
A look at the US Senate's TikTok legislation
Authored by - Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Published on May 27, 2024 09:59 AM IST
State needs to address the plight of domestic workers
It is hard to understand why more effort is not being made to make it easier for women to stay in the workforce.
Published on May 25, 2024 10:00 PM IST
‘I’m in menopause': Halle Berry joins senators to confront stigma
American actress Halle Berry joined forces with senators on Thursday to combat the stigma against women's health care, including menopause.
Published on May 06, 2024 04:54 PM IST
AP | Ashima Grover
Films chronicling Indian farmers’ protests, CAA to feature at Hot Docs festival
The 31st edition of North America’s largest documentary film festival begins in Toronto, Canada on Thursday and continues through May 5
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 01:21 PM IST
Pitroda’s remarks put spotlight on inheritance tax decades after it was scrapped
The inheritance tax was scrapped in 1985 for failing to achieve objectives of reducing the unequal of wealth distribution and assisting states in financing development schemes
Published on Apr 24, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns
Tennessee House votes in favour of the bill with bipartisan opposition, requiring 40 hours of training for staff carrying concealed handguns.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 09:34 AM IST
US' deadline to China's ByteDance: 'Sell TikTok or face ban’
This came after concerns that China may have access Americans' data or surveil them using TikTok.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 08:00 AM IST
REFILE-ANALYSIS-US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies
UKRAINE-CRISIS/USA-AID (CORRECTED, ANALYSIS, PIX):REFILE-ANALYSIS-US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies
Published on Apr 22, 2024 06:07 PM IST
Reuters |
Senators Propose New Bill Banning Algorithmic Stablecoins
Two senators — one Republican, one Democrat — are proposing a measure to regulate stablecoins amid a push in the House and Senate to pass such legislation as soon as next month.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Manifesto promises to make Parliament work
What the Congress has promised needs to be delivered. For the good of our Parliament, our democracy and, beyond that, good governance.
Published on Apr 13, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Two top Japan companies on AI: ‘Worst-case scenario social order could collapse’
In an AI manifesto, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Yomiuri Shimbun Group Holdings made the proposal.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 10:05 AM IST