The Supreme Court on July 10 ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to a claim of maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, against her former husband. Key points
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Anand Marriage Act
The National Commission for Minorities held a video conference meeting with 18 States/UTs to discuss the implementation and registration of marriages of Sikhs under Anand Marriage Act. Anand Marriage Act
Women Entrepreneurship Platform launches SEHER Program
SEHER, a credit education program was launched by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL.
Beki River
According to a recent media report, Beki river is changing course and has displaced thousands of people and a state highway in Lower Assam. Beki River
India successfully test-fires anti-radiation missile ‘Rudram-1’
India has successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1.
Sampoornata Abhiyan
NITI Aayog is launching ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’, a 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024. Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)
Araku coffee
In the 111th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on June 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolled the unique flavour and global significance of Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh. Araku coffee is celebrated for its rich flavour and aroma, cultivated extensively Read More …
Hul Kranti Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to tribal heroes like Sidhu-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phoolo-Jhano for their self-respect and valour against the atrocities of the British Empire. Hul Kranti Diwas is celebrated on June 30 every year to Read More …
Sustainable Development Goals – National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2024
On the occasion of 18th Statistics Day, on 29th June 2024, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Sustainable Development Goals – National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2024. The SDGs NIF serves as the backbone for monitoring SDGs Read More …
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: New sections
The three new criminal laws came into effect on July 1. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC); the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code; and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced Read More …
RPF launches Sangyaan App
The Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF) Shri Manoj Yadava launched the mobile application-Sangyaan App. The app is designed and developed by the Tech Team of RPF to provide in-depth information on three new Criminal Acts: the Bharatiya Nyaya Read More …
Vikram Misri appointed next foreign secretary
Deputy national security adviser Vikram Misri will take over as the next foreign secretary, replacing Vinay Kwatra. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Misri, Deputy NSA in the National Security Council Secretariat, to the post Read More …
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Electronic Toll Collection
Recently, NHAI organised a day-long international workshop in New Delhi on ‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Electronic Toll Collection in India’. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Tolling is a barrier free method of Electronic Toll Collection wherein the Read More …
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Recently a member of parliament was named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. The position was vacant for 10 years because no party had numbers equalling a tenth of the strength of the House, which has been by practice a Read More …
Om Birla elected as 18th Lok Sabha Speaker
Shri Om Birla was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on 26 June 2024. He was the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate. He is an MP from Kota. Lok Sabha Speaker powers