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Canada planning social media ban for users under 16

The proposed measure will be part of a larger online harms bill which will be brought before Canada’s Parliament on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 01:37 pm IST

Work afoot on law to cap annual fee hike by pvt schools: Punjab minister

The move marks a decisive step by the Punjab government to curb profiteering in the education sector. (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:52 am IST

Bill to safeguard ‘freedom of choice’ in marriage tabled

Bill to safeguard ‘freedom of choice’ in marriage tabled
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:18 am IST

With six days to go, key bills await passage in stir-hit House

The government has its work cut out to clear bills, with some of them yet to get approval of the Union cabinet.
Published on Dec 12, 2025 04:09 pm IST

Kharge, Rahul write to PM; urge govt to grant statehood to J-K

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge (right) and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Communities targeted by extremists want Canadian govt to take strict action to rein in radical elements

The gathering at the United Against Extremism conference in the town of Woodbridge in the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday. (Credit: CIF)
Published on Jul 01, 2025 11:35 am IST

Punjab govt to bring legislation for harsher punishment for sacrilege of religious scriptures: Mann

Punjab govt to bring legislation for harsher punishment for sacrilege of religious scriptures: Mann
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:18 am IST

Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws

Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws
Published on Mar 05, 2025 02:38 am IST

Trump to rename Greenland as Denmark eyes California? 'Red, White and Blueland'

Trump's obsession with Greenland has persisted despite Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen repeated declarations that Greenland is “not for sale.”
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 03:04 am IST

Australia passes law to ban social media for children below 16

The TikTok application on the Apple Inc. App Store arranged on a smartphone in Sydney, Australia. (Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:56 pm IST

Navigating federalism and prioritising workers in planned gig worker legislation

The planned Bill presents a unique opportunity to open the black box surrounding gig work platforms. (Shutterstock)
Published on Sept 15, 2024 08:30 am IST

This US state is banning deepfakes to protect workers and regulate AI

California's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed bills to regulate AI, address deepfakes, and safeguard workers. The measures include bans on election deepfakes, requirements for AI data transparency, and protections for workers against AI replacements. Gov. Newsom must decide on the bills by Sept. 30.
Published on Sept 02, 2024 11:07 am IST

Delhi HC urges Centre to frame law to regulate AI, deepfake

(Representative Photo)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:51 pm IST

US Senator Rubio introduces bill to ally with India, penalise Pakistan

US Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:40 am IST

Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan

Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Published on Jul 26, 2024 01:43 am IST

Assam to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:50 am IST

Virginia lawmakers repeal restrictions on popular tuition waiver program for military families

Virginia lawmakers repeal restrictions on popular tuition waiver program for military families
Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:54 am IST

Andhra government may bring in law against land grab

At a press conference held at state secretariat, the chief minister called upon the people to file complaints on land grabbing done in the last five years (PTI)
Published on Jul 16, 2024 03:52 pm IST

A charter for Parliament to improve its functioning

The Parliament House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, June 24, 2024. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:30 pm IST

Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft

Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 04:30 am IST

Will enact law or file review petition to protect the rights of poor: Nayab Saini

The CM slammed the opposition Congress for attempting to disrupt the recruitment process and misleading the people on these recruitment. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:44 am IST

India’s anti-conversion laws and related court judgments through the decades

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New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi. (ANI Photo) (Sanjay Sharma)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:42 pm IST

New BJP govt in Rajasthan to introduce fresh law on religious conversion

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma speaks during a state level program on World Environment Day, in Jaipur, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_05_2024_000127B) (PTI)
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:26 am IST

Prohibit caste-based names, identifiers, panel tells TN govt

Prohibit caste-based names, identifiers, panel tells TN govt
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:10 am IST

Hawaii governor signs housing legislation aimed at helping local residents stay in islands

Hawaii governor signs housing legislation aimed at helping local residents stay in islands
Published on May 29, 2024 07:18 am IST

Sukhbir bats for law to bar non-Punjabis from getting govt jobs in state

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in Bathinda on Tuesday.
Updated on May 29, 2024 05:12 am IST

A look at the US Senate's TikTok legislation

The TikTok logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in Tokyo, Japan.
Published on May 27, 2024 09:59 am IST

State needs to address the plight of domestic workers

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There is no universal definition of occupational safety and health for domestic workers, and there is uncertainty regarding the responsibilities of employers in providing safe workplaces.
Published on May 25, 2024 10:00 pm IST

‘I’m in menopause': Halle Berry joins senators to confront stigma

Oscar-winning actor and women's health activist Halle Berry joins female senators as they introduce new legislation to boost federal research on menopause, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 2, 2024. The bipartisan Senate bill, the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act, would create public health efforts to improve women's mid-life health. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Published on May 06, 2024 04:54 pm IST

Films chronicling Indian farmers’ protests, CAA to feature at Hot Docs festival

A still from the documentary Farming The Revolution, which will have its world premiere at Hot Docs this month. (Credit: Courtesy Hot Docs)
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 01:21 pm IST