The Assam government has approved a stricter disciplinary policy under which state government employees found practising polygamy will face dismissal from service and may also be barred from future government employment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision following a state cabinet meeting, describing it as an important step towards strengthening the implementation of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing it of creating obstacles to the country’s progress and attempting to divide people along political lines. Addressing the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar, Modi described the Opposition as an “Avrodh Paksh” (obstructive force) rather than a “Virodh Paksh”...
The debate over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has gained fresh political attention in Uttar Pradesh after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s intention to implement the law in states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, key BJP allies in Uttar Pradesh have so far maintained a cautious position and...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be introduced in all states governed by the National Democratic Alliance before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He said the implementation of the UCC remains an important priority for the ruling alliance and indicated that the process would be expanded across...
The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce two politically significant measures during the upcoming session of the state legislative assembly, setting the stage for another confrontation between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The proposed legislation targeting anti-social activities and a resolution opposing the implementation of a Uniform Civil...
The Assam government has introduced a landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, seeking sweeping reforms in personal and family laws. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit polygamy across communities and make the registration of live-in relationships mandatory, marking one of the most significant legal reform efforts undertaken by the state in...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its official nominee for the post of Vice President of India, ahead of the election scheduled for August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda, who highlighted Radhakrishnan’s long-standing service, political maturity, and the respect...