Ambika Pandit

6 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

A recent report evaluating India's Information Commissions reveals that a majority of commissioners, particularly chief commissioners, are retired government officials, defying the RTI Act's call for diverse backgrounds. Gender disparity persists, with women holding only a small fraction of positions. Case disposal rates vary significantly across commissions, with some returning a high number of cases without orders.

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

NewsWorld NewsRest of World NewsPeople in 'modern slavery' shot up by 10 million between 2016 & 2021: ReportTrending Representative Image (AI-generated) Global estimates of 'modern slavery' show that nearly 50 million people were trapped worldwide in forced labour (28 million) or forced marriage (22 million) on any given day in 2021. This equates to nearly 1 in every 150 people. The number of people in modern slavery had increased by an estimated 10 million people between 2016 and 2021.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

NewsIndia NewsAverage adoption waiting period climbs to 3.5 yearsTrendingThe adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

NewsIndia NewsGovernment tables contentious Waqf bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from oppositionTrendingNEW DELHI: As the government on Wednesday introduced the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha amalgamating changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, the centrepiece of the govt’s line of argument for overhauling the waqf system hinges to bringing in transparency in the management of Waqf properties and prevent misuse of the provisions of the law.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akhilesh Singh |Ambika Pandit

NewsIndia NewsStage set for stormy end to Budget session as Centre plans to table bill tomorrowTrendingThe last four days of Budget session promise to be stormy with govt all set to push for passage of Waqf Amendment Bill on Wednesday, despite strong resistance signalled by rival parties. Opposition have vowed to staunchly oppose the bill when it is taken up for discussion and passage in both Houses of Parliament.