SC Verdict: Foreigners Tribunal decision will prevail over NRC

The Supreme Court of India has held that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner will be binding and will prevail over government decision to include or exclude name from National Register of Citizens (NRC) in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

National Panchayati Raj Day observed on 24th April

National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24th April by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Manmohan Singh declared the first National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2010. This day marks the passing of Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, ..

Plea for Lifting Ban on Muslim Women’s Entry into Mosques in SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for consideration a plea by a couple to lift the ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques across the country. Based on the plea by a Pune-based Muslim couple the Supreme Court has issued a notice ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Rajasthan state assembly passes bill to end minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic poll candidates

The Rajasthan Assembly has recently passed two Bills which seek to end the minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic poll candidates. The House passed by voice vote the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) ..

Former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed’s 42nd Death Anniversary

The entire nation remembered former President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on 11th February 2019, on the day of his 42nd Death Anniversary. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, also paid floral tribute to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed ..

National Law Day (NLD-2018)

The National Law Day (NLD) is celebrated in India on 26th of November every year to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India. The day is also known as Samvidhan Divas or Constitution Day. On this day in 1949, the ..