Govt clears changes in PFRDA Bill, allows 26% FDI in pension sector

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 00:50

The government Wednesday approved amendments to the PFRDA Bill 2011 while agreeing to the proposed 26 percent foreign investment in the pension sector but refrained from providing assured returns to subscribers in the proposed law.

Hooda for strong legislation to rein in corruption

Last Updated: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21:06

With nation rallying behind anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, Haryana Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh on Sunday hinted at a strong legislation which will act as a deterrent both for the givers and takers of bribe.

Need to think afresh on land acquisition issue: PM

Last Updated: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 00:38

PM promised to bring a legislation in the Monsoon session to protect farmers` interests.

Twitter users can land up in ‘rude shock’

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 17:15

The courts do have the power to punish those who breach injunctions.

Uganda`s "kill the gays" bill shelved again

Last Updated: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 13:43

Uganda`s anti-gay movement won notoriety when the legislation was introduced.

Legislation introduced in US to freeze financial aid to Pak

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 14:22

The bill would require Congress and the American people to get a full understanding of what Pakistan knew about Osama bin Laden`s whereabouts.

India fast-tracking amendment to AERB legislation

Last Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 19:08

In the backdrop of the Japan radiation scare, India is fast-tracking amendment to the AERB legislation amid a high- level committee`s recommendations that additional protective measures needed to be taken at nuclear facilities.

`Hopeful about passage of crucial legislations on education`

Last Updated: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 16:29

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal Thursday expressed hope that crucial legislations on reforming higher education, which have already been tabled in the Parliament, will be passed by this year.

RSS demands legislation on Ram Janmabhoomi issue

Last Updated: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 18:45

RSS on Wednesday demanded a legislation on the Ram Janmabhoomi issue and asked the Centre to hand over the land to the public for construction of a Ram temple instead of dragging the issue for long.

Kisan Morcha demands legislation to amend land acquisition act

Last Updated: Monday, October 11, 2010, 21:45

BJP`s Kisan Morcha today staged protests in Rajasthan demanding introduction of a legislation during the forthcoming winter session of Parliament to amend the Land Acquisition Act, saying it had become outdated.

Legislation to protect whistleblowers in LS

Last Updated: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 15:57

A landmark legislation to protect whistleblowers who report corruption and provide for severe punishment to those who expose their identity or try to victimise such people was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

HP govt okays legislation to regulate private varsities

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 00:38

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet today approved a legislation for setting up a Commission to regulate functioning of higher educational institutions in the private sector.