 The Supreme Court has delivered its opinion regarding the timelines within which the President and state Governors must act on bills presented for assent. The court clarified that there is no legally mandated fixed timeline to grant assent or return a bill, emphasizing that these constitutional authorities exercise their discretionary powers in accordance with the federal structure and principles of governance. 

SC Rules Timelines for Presidential and Governors’ Assent on Bills, No Fixed Deadline

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three major bills in the Lok Sabha to allow the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if arrested on serious criminal charges. The proposed laws target those in custody for 30+ days on offenses punishable with 5+ years in jail.

India: Amit Shah to table 3 key bills for removal of PMs, CMs on criminal charges

According to data issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, credit card debt among American consumers as a whole is at a record $1.14 trillion. They owed $27 billion more in credit card debt as of the second quarter of 2024 than they did in debt of $1.13 trillion.

Americans owe $1.14 trillion in credit card bills

The Thai parliament is set to begin deliberating four draft bills on same-sex marriage, moving the country closer towards its legalisation with the first vote on the bills expected later on Thursday. Nearly 75% of lawmakers voted for the 4 draft bills.

Thailand steps closer to legalise 'same-sex marriage'

The Parliament Special Session began in New Delhi. It is a five-day special session. The special session will see a discussion on Parliament's 75-year-long journey.

Parliament Special Session: Key Bills that may get taken up for consideration

The Indian government has unveiled a 'tentative list' of the agenda for the forthcoming special session of Parliament, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 22.

Indian govt reveals tentative agenda for upcoming special parliament session. Check bills in focus

The Modi govt wants to revamp India’s judicial system by replacing criminal laws such as the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act which were made during the British era. For this, three new bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, the last day of the monsoon session. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament that the purpose of these three new bills is not to punish but to give justice. Currently, these bills have been sent to the Standing Committee for review. But why was this overhaul needed and what kind of changes have been made to it? Senior Supreme Court advocate Sidharth Luthra explains the changes that these three bills propose to the existing laws.

Are three bills replacing India’s criminal laws a step in the right direction?

The Modi govt wants to revamp India’s judicial system by replacing criminal laws such as the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act which were made during the British era. On August 11, the final day of the monsoon session, three new bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha to address this. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament that the purpose of these three new bills is not to punish but to give justice. Currently, these bills have been sent to the Standing Committee for review. But why was this overhaul needed and what kind of changes have been made to it? Senior Supreme Court advocate Sidharth Luthra explains further.

'Alternative sentencing will take the load off the prison system'

UK’s interior minister Suella Braverman stepped down just six weeks after being appointed to the post, putting the Liz Truss government in further turmoil.

Another major jolt to Truss government, UK interior minister Suella Braverman resigns

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss laid out plans to cap soaring energy costs. Truss said that energy price cap will be fixed at £2500 a year from October. There will be a six-month support scheme for businesses.

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss lays out plans to cap soaring energy costs

Liz Truss attended first house of commons session as UK Prime Minister. In her first PMQs showdown, Liz Truss has promised action on energy bills within first week. Truss said, UK is facing this energy crisis because of Putin.

Liz Truss promises action on energy bills within first week

Liz Truss attended first house of commons session as UK Prime Minister. In her first PMQs showdown, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has questioned Truss on windfall tax on energy firms.

Liz Truss attends first house of commons session as UK Prime Minister

It has been only 24 hours since Liz Truss has been sworn in as the prime minister of the United Kingdom and she has already started facing backlash. Priti Patel has resigned as home secretary before Truss cabinet reshuffle.

'Good riddance' say UK MPs after Priti Patel's resignation

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed her new cabinet and for the first time ever a white man will not hold any of the country's four most important ministerial positions.

'Will get Britain working again,' says New UK PM Liz Truss

The growing agony over energy prices in UK, millions of people in Britain are braced for energy bills to shoot up this coming winter. As per reports, energy will soon get unaffordable for a significant portion of the British population.

Cost of living crisis: Energy will get unaffordable for many in UK this winter

The United Kingdom has announced an 80% hike in electricity and gas bills worsening the current cost of living crisis. Britain's energy regulator announced the price cap in October.

UK households stare at fuel poverty; Britain to see 80% spike in energy bills

The UK government has released plans to help people fighting the rising cost of energy. All households in England, Scotland and Wales will get a 400 pound discount on their energy bills regardless of income or size of the house.

UK announces discount on energy bills; all households to get a 400 pound discount

COVID-19 patients in Singapore who do not get vaccinated by choice will have to pay their hospitalisation bills, starting from December 8, the government has said.

'Important signal': Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in Singapore to now pay their hospital bills

Russian lawmakers have passed bills that could grant authorities the power to block access to YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Watch this video to know more.

Russian Parliament backs bills enabling censoring of US media

Parliamentary party (PP) of Nepali Congress (NC) on Tuesday issued a press release asking the KP Sharma Oli government to amend multiple bills that allegedly violate the preamble and provisions of the Nepali constitution.

Nepal: NC voices concerns over different bills, threatens to stall parliament

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