Ravi Shankar Prasad

Twitter must explain to House Panel: Shashi Tharoor on Ravi Shankar Prasad’s account getting blocked

Getting a notice from a UK-based organisation, citing Twitter’s role as a service provider under a US law, points to…

June 25, 2021 20:38 IST

It is pertinent to mention here that an FIR has been filed against Twitter over an incident in UP's Ghaziabad district where an elderly man was allegedly assaulted.

IT rules: Twitter deliberately chose the path of defiance, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad said that the rule of law is the bedrock of Indian society and India’s commitment to the constitutional guarantee…

June 17, 2021 04:30 IST

Most assumed that Sasikala at 66, with nearly two dozen pending criminal cases against her, had lost her appetite for a fight, and wanted a peaceful retirement, especially when the BJP had put its weight behind Chief Minister E Palanisamy.

Club Class: VK Sasikala’s announcement to quit politics came as a rude shock to her nephew TTV Dhinakaran

V K Sasikala’s announcement to quit politics immediately after her release from prison came as a rude shock to her…

March 14, 2021 05:00 IST

Centre announces social media guidelines to curb misuse, platforms get three months to comply

Ravi Shankar Prasad said that social media platforms will have a provision for voluntary verification of the user’s.

Updated: February 25, 2021 16:14 IST

126th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2019, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha,

Explained! Why Modi’ govt’s bill to extend quota for SC/STs by 10 years does not need ratification by states

The bill will amend the Constitution after receiving the Presidential assent once it is passed by the Rajya Sabha.

December 10, 2019 21:25 IST

Non telecom company, DoT door, AGR dues, telecom company, GAIL, PowerGrid, RailTel, DoT

Lok Sabha approves Constitutional Amendment Bill to extend quota for SC/STs in legislatures

The bill extends the reservation of seats for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by another 10 years.

December 10, 2019 20:56 IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 126th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2019, Reservation of SC/ST seats in Lok Sabha

Modi govt tables bill to extend reservation of SC/STs in legislatures by another 10 years

The 126th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeks to extend this special provision of reservation of seats for members of SC/ST communities…

December 9, 2019 23:47 IST

BSNL MTNL Merger News, BSNL MTNL Revival Plan, BSNL MTNL Salary News, BSNL MTNL Merger Details, BSNL MTNL VRS details

BSNL-MTNL Merger: Five factors that averted crisis, saved BSNL from closure

BSNL-MTNL revival package includes allocation of 4G spectrum, VRS to employees, monetisation of land assets and raising money through sovereign…

October 23, 2019 20:20 IST

India moving on fast lane of $1 trillion digital economy but data security important, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Google for India event was held in New Delhi for the fifth time on September 19

September 19, 2019 17:34 IST

SC/ST Act: Supreme Court agrees to open court hearing on Centre’s review petition, hearing at 2pm

A major controversy erupted last month when the top court diluted certain provisions in the law, prohibiting automatic arrest of…

Updated: April 3, 2018 12:23 IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Law Ministry, Supreme Court, SC/ST Act

SC/ST Act: Centre ‘doesn’t agree with apex court ruling’, files review petition in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court had last month diluted stringent provisions in the SC/ST Act. The order triggered a nationwide outrage with…

Updated: April 2, 2018 15:15 IST

Supreme Court, Ravi Shankar Prasad, SC/ST Act

SC/ST Act: Under pressure from Opposition, Centre to file review petition in Supreme Court today

The Supreme Court had last month diluted certain provisions under the SC/ST Act including to stop automatic arrest of government…

April 2, 2018 09:26 IST

Supreme Court, Law Ministry, SC/ST Act, Ravi Shankar Prasad

SC/ST Act: Centre approves filling of review petition in Supreme Court

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government has taken note of the directives of the apex court about…

March 29, 2018 16:18 IST

Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Data breach row, Cambridge Analytica

Facebook data breach row: Centre asks Mark Zuckerberg’s firm to share information by April 7

Ever since the data breach row erupted, Facebook is facing ire from various world quarters for misusing personal information of…

Updated: March 29, 2018 17:52 IST

arun jaitley, arun jaitley foul play allegations, uk note printing row, uk firm note printing row, uk note printing row, uk currency printing row

Narendra Modi reforms drive gets boost, Cabinet clears insurance PSU stake sale, announces MSME ‘package’, more

The credit guarantee trust’s assets will be increased to Rs 7500 crores by government, said Arun Jaitley.

Updated: January 18, 2017 15:50 IST

BJP National Executive meet in UP: Ravi Shankar Prasad targets Congress, SP; praises Modi govt for ‘no corruption’

Agressively targeting Congress and Samajwadi Party at the BJP National Executive meeting, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said, “Two years…

Updated: June 12, 2016 20:21 IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Ravi Shankar latest news, India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank will serve cause of Antyodaya: Ravi Shankar Prasad

As the Department of Posts is gearing up to set up a payments bank, Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on…

June 11, 2016 21:13 IST

Scams, corruption things of past now: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said the Modi government is free of scandals and corruption and is committed to…

June 4, 2016 23:36 IST

Related News

Govt extended ITR AY 2025-26 deadline, but only 4.56 crore returns filed so far

China exits Pakistan’s $60 billion CPEC flagship project; Islamabad turns to ADB for funding

China exits Pakistan’s $60 billion economic corridor project; Islamabad turns to ADB for funding

New Zealand visa application, visa police certificates, visa Regional Passport Office, Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Immigration New Zealand

New Zealand issues new rules for Indian national visa applicants

GST cut backfired? your health insurance premium may go up by up to 5 pc, says report

DA Hike 2025: Central government employees, pensioners to get 3% hike from September — last increase under 7th Pay Commission

Last DA hike in 7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees set for salary boost ahead of Diwali – Check likely increase

‘It’s a very important change, because it’s an attitude’-Trump signs War Department order

World News25 min ago

President Trump renamed the Department of Defense to the “Department of War” to highlight its role in preventing conflict. The Pentagon quickly changed signs and titles, receiving praise from Defense Secretary Hegseth. The costly and criticized process is seen as a tribute to the department’s history and heritage.

View all shorts