Indonesian President Joko Widodo's decision to delay a planned vote in parliament on a new penal code that would criminalise sex outside marriage and gay sex was met by relief from some but sparked criticism from conservative Muslims who back the new bill.

Delay in bill criminalising sex outside marriage divides Indonesians

Protesters were expected to gather in downtown Hong Kong on Saturday in the latest of a series of anti-government demonstrations that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.

Hong Kong protesters expected to regroup despite police ban

A bill which seeks to provide uniform safety procedures for specified dams in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 was introduced by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat who said that 92 per cent of the dams in the country were inter-state and there was need for such a legislation.

Bill on dam safety introduced in Lok Sabha

As many as 17 opposition members have written to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu raising serious concerns over how the Central government is "hurriedly" passing legislation without any scrutiny by the Standing or Select Committees of Parliament.

17 Opposition MPs express concern over passing Bills without scrutiny, write to Rajya Sabha Chairman

After the passage of the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 from the Lok Sabha, the government is finding it difficult to clear the bill from the Rajya Sabha- the Upper House of the Parliament With 116 members in the Upper House, the Centre is falling short of five members to clear the bill from the Rajya Sabha.

Opposition demands RTI Amendment Bill to be sent to Joint Select Committee

A draft land bill is at the centre of a row in Sri Lanka. The draft bill at the centre of the controversy is the State Land (Special Provision) Bill which will enable Sri Lankan citizens to sell land. Watch this video to know more.

Draft land bill stirs a row in Sri Lanka

Bill was tabled in the legislature last month. Lawmakers have moved court against the bill. Government says that land reforms are necessary. A draft land bill is at the centre of a row. Watch this video to know more.

Land bill stirs a row in Sri Lanka

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Bill that proposes to set up an Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal to resolve water disputes in a time-bound manner.

Cabinet approves bill to set up a single water disputes tribunal

Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted clause on Child Protection

U.S Congress approves border funding

India Watch, 21st June 2019

Watch this segment of India Watch to know, What is the triple talaq Bill?

India Watch: What is the triple talaq Bill?

The Triple Talaq Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, amid a huge uproar by the opposition parties. A day after President Ram Nath Kovind called for the abolishing the evil traditions of triple talaq, which is prevalent among the Muslim community, the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tabled a fresh bill to ban the practice of instant divorce in the Lok Sabha. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Government introduces triple talaq Bill

Expressing deep concern over the frequent disruptions and low productivity in the Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday pitched for parliamentary reforms while urging the members to find a way to ensure that the bills passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse in Rajya Sabha with the dissolution of the House of the People.

Vice President Naidu suggests parliamentary reforms to avoid bill lapse

Tens of thousands are expected to take to the streets in Hong Kong on Sunday to demand the city`s leader steps down, a day after she suspended an extradition bill following the most violent protests in decades.

Tens of thousands expected to rally to demand Hong Kong leader steps down

Missouri could become the first state in the United States without an abortion clinic, authorities warned. Al Jazeera quoted nonprofit organisation, Planned Parenthood, claiming that Missouri`s only abortion clinic expects to be shut down this week after the state health department refused to renew its license, which would make it the only US state without a legal abortion clinic.

Missouri to become first US state without an abortion clinic

The Triple talaq Bill that makes the practice of instant divorce among Muslims a criminal offence with a provision of three-year jail term for the erring husband, is set to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Monday by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Triple talaq bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today

The Triple talaq bill will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha during the second proceedings of the House on Monday. Amid the huge uproar by the opposition over the bill and other issues, the Deputy Chairman had earlier called off the parliament proceedings and adjourned the upper house of the Parliament till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha resumes discussion on crucial triple talaq bill

The opposition is expected to oppose the triple talaq bill in the Rajya Sabha today as the government plans to table The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 in the upper house of the Parliament.

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today: Opposition parties likely to oppose

It is a big day for Muslim women with the Lok Sabha set to discuss the bill on instant triple talaq, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Goel said on Thursday as the government struggled to get consensus on the issue.

Big day for Muslim women, government will pass triple talaq bill: Vijay Goel

Hookah sale will not be allowed at eating joints

Maharashtra tables bill to ban hookah bars across state

The bill equips US citizens with the right to ask to transfer their call to a customer service agent located in the United States

New bill introduced in US Congress may hit Indian call centre employees

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill that has undergone inter-ministerial consultation

Bill on transgender rights sent to Cabinet

WION Evening News brief, March 9, 2018

Meanwhile, Democrat legislators said the guardian program was a "poison pill" in a law otherwise taking necessary steps towards gun control

Florida passes bill to restrict guns, arm some teachers

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