'Why get so rattled by Rihanna, Greta?' asks Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday asked why we are getting so much rattled over the attack on the international celebrities who tweeted in support of farmers.
Farmers' protest must be seen in context of India's democratic ethos, polity: MEA to foreign entities
Noting the recent comments by foreign individuals and entities on the farmers' protests, India on Wednesday emphasised that the protests must be seen in the context of its democratic ethos and polity and before rushing to comment, one must ascertain facts and understand the issues at hand.
SC seeks Centre's response on pleas challenging farm laws
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government on a batch of petitions challenging the three farm laws, recently passed by the Parliament of India, claiming that the acts are "discriminatory and manifestly arbitrary" and will expose marginal farmers to exploitation by big corporates.
Parliaments need to ensure public participation in parliamentary oversight, improving governance: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that parliaments need to ensure public participation in parliamentary oversight and improving governance in this era of the information technology revolution.
HC asks for Delhi govt's response on plea seeking welfare schemes under Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act
The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Delhi government to file a reply on a petition seeking to implement the mandatory and statutory social welfare schemes "as prescribed" under the aegis of the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008.
Delhi HC to hear on Aug 20 plea seeking welfare schemes for unorganised sector workers
The Delhi High Court on Friday slated for August 20 hearing on a petition seeking directions for the implementation of mandatory and statutory social welfare schemes prescribed under the aegis of the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008.
Sitharaman's goes bright yellow for budget presentation
Two days after the festival of Basant Panchami, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Parliament of India to present her second Union budget wearing a bright yellow coloured saree reviving hopes of spring for Indian consumers.