Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof The Union Cabinet has approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to make amendments to the Aadhaar Act 2016, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2005 & Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof
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Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019
The Union cabinet has approved Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019. The order will serve the purpose of application of relevant provisions of the Constitution of India, as amended through 77th Constitution Amendment of 1995 and 103rd Constitution Amendment for Jammu and Kashmir by the President under clause (1) of Article 370.… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019
‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’
The Union Cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. It provides for amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. The J&K Reservation Act, 2004 and the 2005 Rules provide for vertical reservation in direct recruitment, promotions and admission in different professional courses to various categories viz. a) Scheduled Castes,… Continue reading ‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’
UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry has said Israel may have committed crimes against humanity in last year’s unrest in Gaza(Palestine).It found that Israel soldiers targeted children, health workers and journalists. Israel rejected the report outrightly and said that no institution can deny Israel’s right to self-defence and its duty to defend its residents and… Continue reading UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
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Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof
The Union Cabinet has approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to make amendments to the Aadhaar Act 2016, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2005 & Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The Ordinance was necessitated as the bill though… Continue reading Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof
Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Sangharsh Morcha had organized a nation-wide protest on February 28, 2019. Following the protest, police complaints for registration of First Information Reports (FIR) were filed for non-payment of wages to labourers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005. The complainants said that the government’s… Continue reading Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
The Ministry of Textile has launched a comprehensive Scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector under PowerTex India. Knitting and knitwear sector is predominantly MSME in size and mainly located in decentralized sector. Knitted fabrics contribute to 27% of the total fabric production in India and 15% of knitted fabric is being exported. The… Continue reading Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved National Mineral Policy 2019. The policy is aimed at bringing about more effective regulation to the mining sector as well as a more sustainable approach while addressing the issues of those affected by mining. It focuses on Make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in terms of the vision. National Mineral… Continue reading Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
Union Cabinet approves software product policy
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019. The policy aims to Develop India as a software product nation. It also aims to align with other Government initiatives such as Start-up India, Make in India and Digital India, Skill India etc. so as to create Indian Software products Industry of USD… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves software product policy
