Uttarakhand Governor returns anti-conversion, UCC Bills over clerical errors: State Home Secy

Dec 18, 2025

Uttarakhand Governor's Office has returned the anti-conversion legislation and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to the Legislative Department over clerical errors in the...

Pakistan's anti-torture law poorly enforced despite 2022 legislation: HRCP

Jul 31, 2026

According to a report by Dawn, the consultation, supported by the European Union, brought together legal experts, government officials and members of civil society...

Human Rights body demands establishment of mechanisms to stop custodial torture, deaths in Pakistan

Jun 27, 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in a statement released on Wednesday, urged Pakistan to implement the anti-torture legislation.

US House finalises legislation to increase competitiveness with China

Jan 26, 2022

Washington [US], January 26 : The US House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled new legislation to increase competitiveness with China in the areas of...

Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigns from union cabinet over `anti-farmer legislation'

Sep 17, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 17 : Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday resigned from Union Cabinet in protest against "anti-farmer ordinances and...

As Hongkongers protest national security bill, pro-China govt launches $7 million worth ads seeking support

Jun 27, 2020

Hong Kong, June 27 : With thousands of Hongkongers taking to the streets to protest against the national security legislation, the pro-China government ironically...