The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for the Jharkhand elections reveals a strategic focus on identity politics, with promises targeted specifically at tribal communities amid concerns over alleged demographic changes in the state.
As the Uttarakhand government prepares to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in November, the 'Rules and Implementation Committee' has submitted the final draft of the new law to promote parity among different communities in the state.
To protect consumers from unwanted promotional calls and messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday released a consultation paper, seeking public comments to address the issue of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).
The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (one civil law for the whole country) is gaining momentum. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this week.
On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech from the Red Fort was more than a celebration of India’s 77 years of freedom; it was a blueprint for a more unified and efficient nation.
The draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) presented to the CM Pushkar Singh Dhami provides for complete ban on Halala and Iddat in the Muslim community.
The state government said the draft UCC is ready and will be presented in a day or two.
CM Sarma emphasized that Uttarakhand and Gujarat would introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) first, and Assam would subsequently follow suit with some additional provisions.
Releasing the BJP manifesto, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said if voted to power, the BJP government will form a judicial commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the scams of the previous government.
The Law Commission had earlier sought responses of interested individuals, institutions or organisations to furnish their comments on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code till July 28, 2023.
