BJP to probe absence of MPs during voting on simultaneous polls bills

The Bharatiya Janata Party is inquiring into the absence of its nearly 20 MPs from the Lok Sabha during the voting on Tuesday on the introduction of the bill for simultaneous elections. IMAGE: A......

One nation, one election bill: President can delay state polls

The bill which seeks to put in place a mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country has a provision for situations when election to an assembly cannot be held with those of Parliament.......

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate, with the Opposition terming the move......

Govt releases draft digital data protection rules without penal clause

The government has released the long-awaited draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, which do not mention any penal action for violations. Image used for representational purpose only.......

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is looking at a proposal to generate 1.5-2 direct jobs for every Rs 1 crore invested by companies under the proposed electronic......

Govt announces Critical Mineral Mission to boost domestic output

The government on Tuesday proposed to launch a mission to give fillip to the domestic output of critical minerals like copper and lithium, their recycling as well as acquisition of such assets......

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with various departments to discuss issues regarding revenue sharing between Big Tech companies and......

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit. IMAGE:......

Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host 2010 Oscars

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. 'I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin,' Us magazine quoted Martin, 64, as saying. Martin previously......

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

IMAGE: Mercedes driver George Russell celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Nevada, on Friday. Photograph: Evelyn......

National Anti-Doping Bill gets parliament nod

IMAGE: Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur while responding to debate on the bill said that currently India can carry out only about 6,000 tests a year, and the law would help in......