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Sex determination ban to be lifted: Maneka Gandhi

Ut World February 2, 2016 0

Central Union minister for women and child development Maneka Gandhi revealed a reverse step to tackle sex selective abortion. She announced in a press conference on Monday in Jaipur that the 2 decade old sex determination process which was banned will be lifted and it will be made mandatory. Continue Reading

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Eldest women can hold managerial position in the Hindu family: orders Delhi HC

Ut World February 1, 2016 0

In a remarkable verdict highlighting the need for gender-equality in the Hindu society, the Delhi High Court last day ordered that an eldest female of the family can hold the position of ‘Karta’ or ‘managership’. The position was traditionally vested in eldest male-member of the Hindu family due to the prominent patriarchal structure of the modern […]Continue Reading

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NGT seeks air quality report from Delhi govt

Ut World January 30, 2016 0

The National Green Tribunal on last day demanded a detail air quality report from the Delhi government, which recently implemented a remarkable odd-even plan to reduce pollutants from the atmosphere. While hearing a petition filed by environment activist K Manoharan, the court ordered that the government should develop a green panel to find the actual emission […]Continue Reading

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Veteran journalist T.N Gopakumar passed away

Ut World January 30, 2016 0

Veteran journalist and TV anchor T.N Gopakumar passed away at the age of 58. He was admitted in a private hospital at Thiruvananthapuram, where he died. He anchored popular programme “Kannadi” for many years. He also did interviews for the programme “On record”. He was also the editor-in-chief of Asianet News. He won the Kerala […]Continue Reading

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Top court restrains Assam’s welfare scheme

Ut World January 29, 2016 0

The Supreme Court of India on last day restrained the implementation of CM’s welfare project in Assam. A petition filed by a NGO alleged that the project was extremely distorted by the corruption and it is aiming at electoral gains. Reports say that it was a huge welfare project and around five-hundred crores were allowed from […]Continue Reading

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SC appoints new Lokayukta for UP

Ut World January 28, 2016 0

Cancelling its old appointment, the Supreme Court of India appointed new Lokayukta for Utter Pradesh. Earlier, the SC on last December had considered Virendra Singh for the most powerful judicial post, which demands authenticity and calibre. But, later, the court found that the Utter Pradesh government had given false information to the court about the appointment. […]Continue Reading

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Shani temple row: Women’s organisations demand gender-equality

Ut World January 27, 2016 0

Various women’s organisations, including some Muslim women’s organisations, offered support to the women groups who are participating in Shani-temple-entry protest in Maharashtra. The organisations demand that the temple authorities should amend the narrow minded rules, which is established by the old patriarchal society. They urged the administrative committee to Continue Reading

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Arunachal Pradesh is under central rule, Pranab Mukherji gives assent

Ut World January 27, 2016 0

On Tuesday evening, President Pranab Mukherji gave assent to Union Cabinet’s recommendation for central rule in Arunachal Pradesh due to their political turmoil there and they feared that a constitutional breakdown will take place there. There were oppositions against this decision. In a statement Janata Dal (U) said “This decision of the NDA-led Central Continue Reading

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Amidst high security, country celebrates Republic Day today: Hollande to be special guest

Ut World January 26, 2016 0

  As the country is celebrating the Republic day, the authorities has beefed up the security precautions in the various cities. Reports say that the cops are extremely vigilant to shatter all kind of threat. Drones are said to be a potential threat to the security forces, report added.  The capital region will be totally under the […]Continue Reading

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Political-Turmoil in Arunachal Pradesh: Cabinet recommends President’s rule

Ut World January 25, 2016 0

On the wake of growing uncertainty over the stability of the ruling Arunachal Pradesh government, the cabinet committee last day suggested President’s rule in the northern mountain state. The cabinet meeting, convened by Prime Minister, recommended the aggressive solution on last day. Later, President inked the order at the behest of the ruling government. Recently, […]Continue Reading