Category: Factly: Polity and Nation

Source- This post on the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 has been created based on the article “Is the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill draconian?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Maharashtra government introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 in the Assembly. The Bill… Continue reading Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024

Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries

Source- This post on the SC decision on Bail has been created based on the article “Bail cannot be denied on ground of serious charges: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has emphasized that the seriousness of charges alone is not a sufficient ground to… Continue reading SC decision on Bail

Source- This post on the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?” published on “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Assam government instructed the Border wing of the State’s police not to forward cases of non-Muslims who entered India illegally… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)

Source– This post on the Role of Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is the role of the Finance Commission?”  published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The 16th Finance Commission, led by former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya, has started seeking public suggestions on its… Continue reading Role of Finance Commission