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Government bans two affiliates of al Qaeda and IS under UAPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) under anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. AQIS is an affiliate of al Qaeda and ISKP is Afghanistan wing of Islamic State (IS). Key Facts al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS): It ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent • internal security • Islamic State in Khorasan Province • Laws and Acts • National • Terrorism • UAPA
Karnataka government to amend law for conducting kambala
The Karnataka government has decided to bring an amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA), 1960 for conducting traditional sports of Kambala and bull-cart race in the State. State Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approved amendments to the Act and announced that bill will be placed before both Houses of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Animal Cruelty • Laws and Acts
Recommendations of Expert Committee for examining Specific Relief Act, 1963
The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the Specific Relief Act, 1963 has submitted its report to Union Law and Justice Minister D. Sadananda Gowda. The committee has suggested recommendations for modifications in the decades old law to ensure the ease of doing business in the country. The recommendations have been made in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Committees • Law Ministry • Laws and Acts • Specific Relief Act