1,047 scientists and scholars write open letter against Citizenship Amendment Bill. 1,047 scientists and scholars from India and abroad, have signed an open letter, condemning the Citizenship Amendment Bill and asking for it’s withdrawal. It is written in the letter that, “the idea of India that emerged from the independence movement, and as enshrined in our Constitution, … [Read more...] about 1,047 scientists and scholars write open letter against Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019
Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 Bill seeks to grant Indian Citizenship to persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities facing religious persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh: Shri Amit Shah The Bill is not against any Minority, but against Illegal Immigrants: Shri Amit Shah No provision of Article 371 … [Read more...] about Lok Sabha passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019
Eradication of Corruption
Eradication of Corruption The Government of India is committed to “Zero Tolerance against Corruption” and has taken several measures to combat corruption and improve probity and accountability of Government institutions. The steps taken by the Central Government, inter alia, include:- I. Systemic improvements and reforms to provide transparent citizen-friendly services … [Read more...] about Eradication of Corruption
National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons (originally proposed name was, Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Scheme) has been launched on 12.09.2019. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Enrolment to the Scheme is done through the Common … [Read more...] about National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials
Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials As per extant provision of law, the investigating agency has to seek sanction for prosecution. Hence the question of CVC awaiting sanction to prosecute staff/officers does not arise. The grant of sanction for prosecution is done in a continuous process, which inter-alia involves scrutiny and analysis of voluminous case records and … [Read more...] about Saction/Action against Corrupt Officials