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Andhra Pradesh government passes ‘Disha Bill’: Trials of rapists and acid attackers to conclude within 21 days, death penalty included

According to new provisions, the investigation is completed within seven working days if there is 'adequate conclusive evidence'. The new law also states trial must be completed within 14 working days, thus reducing the total judgment time to 21 working days.

DSSF, a students’ forum in TISS extends support to the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, NRC

Democratic Secular Students Forum(DSSF) of TISS organised a silent gathering to register their support for the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, and NRC.

Pune: Step-father booked under POCSO for sexually assaulting and killing 15-year-old girl

The accused step-father allegedly had an ugly brawl with his wife following which he had threatened her of “dire consequences”.

Assam protests: Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s official visit postponed, to be held on a later date

Guwahati, the capital city of Assam was the planned venue for the three-day summit between Japanese Prime Minister Abe and PM Modi.

TMC’s Mahua Moitra rushes to SC against Citizenship Amendment Act, SC refuses urgent hearing

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has now become an act of law after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the historic legislation on Thursday.

Ruckus in parliament over Rahul Gandhi’s cheap comments over sexual crimes against women

Launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh said people like Rahul Gandhi should not be elected to the House.

CAB protests: Curfew lifted for 5 hours in Dibrugarh, AASU calls for hunger strike in Guwahati

Following the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill and subsequent protests in the North-Eastern region, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday tried to assure people that the Citizenship Act will not hamper the spirit and interests of the region.

Sikh community in Kashmir agrees for demolition of 72-year-old Gurudwara to make way for National Highway

The Gurudwara was one of four bottlenecks in the road project, most parts of which were completed in 2013. Besides the gurudwara, the three other bottlenecks were a power line, a petrol pump, and water supply lines.

UK elections: Labour Party that supported Pakistani narrative over 370 abrogation loses big, its chief Jeremy Corbyn resigns

Many leaders and MPs of Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party were found participating in anti-India protest marches organised by Pakistan-sponsored groups in Britain. On two occasions, such mobs had even attacked the Indian High Commission building in London.

Citizenship Amendment Act comes into force after President Kovind gives assent to the bill

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by Lok Sabha on Monday.

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