The Shops and Establishment Act (SEA) is a crucial piece of labour legislation designed to regulate the working conditions of employees in various commercial, retail, and service sectors across India.
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2024. The Bill seeks to replace the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, of 1925.
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), India’s principal anti-terrorism legislation was formulated in 1967 to prevent unlawful activities which threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India.
With less than 50 days to go until the US presidential election on November 5, the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have entered their home stretch. Following their first debate, expectations around key policy issues have become more prominent among voters. Despite heightened attention, however, both candidates face an uphill battle in converting voters from the other camp.
With a population of 1.4 billion, India is the world’s most populous country, home to 17% of the global population. Yet, with an average age of 29, it also has one of the youngest populations in the world.
A single election cycle would put in the hands of marginalised electorates and regional parties an instrument of change which was lost in the chaos of the continuous cycle of voting and campaigning
The argument is that repeated polls are expensive and also push political parties towards populistic promises. But the long term benefits they trigger might be greater.