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Lawmakers work overtime, Lok Sabha session set to be most productive in 20 yearsSubscriber Only
August 03, 2019 03:05 IST
Lok Sabha has already passed 30 Bills while the Rajya Sabha is done with 25 bills. The government proposes to pass four more legislations in the remaining three sittings of the Upper House.
Sat, Aug 03, 2019
House discusses cancer incidence, MPs recount personal strugglesSubscriber Only
August 01, 2019 04:24 IST
Harsh Vardhan claimed that initiatives such as Swacch Bharat and the construction of toilets have led to a reduction in the incidence of penile, uterine and cervical cancers.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
Rajya Sabha nod to Motor Vehicles amendment BillSubscriber Only
August 01, 2019 01:22 IST
The Bill was passed even as Deputy Chairman Harivansh overruled protests by opposition MPs against running the House beyond the stipulated deadline of 6 pm.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
The women behind instant triple talaq petitions: ‘Historic win… no other woman’s life will be ruined now’Subscriber Only
July 31, 2019 04:57 IST
On August 22, 2017, the Supreme Court, in a landmark 3-2 verdict, “set aside” the practice of instant triple talaq, following a clutch of petitions filed by Muslim women. The women behind the petitions welcomed the passage of the Bill on Tuesday.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Triple talaq bill: How Modi 2.0 felled Opposition where it had upper handSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 04:35 IST
Triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha: As many as 23 Opposition members — 4 Congress, 6 SP, 4 BSP, 2 NCP, 2 TDP, 2 PDP, 1 DMK, 1 CPM and 1 TMC — were not present in the House. This apart, the JD (U), AIADMK and TRS with a total of 23 members were also missing at the time of voting.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Law is in: Instant triple talaq becomes a crimeSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 04:30 IST
Cracks in Opp’s RS ranks, walkouts enable passage of Bill, PM says archaic practice finally in dustbin of history.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh calls for solutions to resolve MPLADS issuesSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 01:23 IST
The MPLADS scheme was launched during the Narasimha Rao Government in 1993, ostensibly to provide funds for developmental works recommended by individual MPs.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Opposition faces unity test as Rajya Sabha takes up triple talaq Bill todaySubscriber Only
July 30, 2019 04:57 IST
With the JD(U) having already declared its unhappiness with the Bill, the government will look at some last-minute surprises like it managed in the RTI Bill.
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
‘Need counter-view from policy makers on vaccine hesitancy’
July 30, 2019 02:51 IST
According to WHO, vaccine hesitancy refers to delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services.
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
Post Oppn letter to Chairman: 8 of 10 Bills introduced in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
July 28, 2019 01:51 IST
As per procedure, Bills can be referred to a standing committee only when they are introduced in a particular House, and not when they are transmitted, officials said.
Sun, Jul 28, 2019
Bills pending, Lok Sabha session extended, Rajya Sabha too set for longer inningSubscriber Only
July 26, 2019 02:23 IST
The House will have three more sittings this month and a further five in August “in order to provide sufficient time for completion of essential items of government business”, according to an official release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019Numbers on its side in Rajya Sabha, Opposition plans to force 7 Bills to panelsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2019 04:25 IST
By identifying seven Bills which they want sent for Parliamentary scrutiny, the Opposition leaders want to not just allay concerns but also make the point that they can’t be brushed aside
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Death penalty for child sex assault: Rajya Sabha nod to POCSO amendmentsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2019 00:39 IST
Smriti Irani thanked members for their cooperation and also moved an amendment in deference to their wishes, urging state governments to be mindful of the condition of juvenile homes as pointed out by MPs.
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Trump’s remarks on Kashmir: PM Modi must come to Parliament, make statement, asks OppositionSubscriber Only
July 24, 2019 01:50 IST
The Opposition parties Tuesday refused to settle for the statement made in both Houses by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who denied that any such request was made to Trump.
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Explained: Why Medical Commission Bill bothers doctorsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 05:00 IST
National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill explained: The existing Act provides for the Medical Council of India (MCI), the medical education regulator in India.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
Opposition takes on govt for ‘rushing through’ Bills without scrutinySubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 00:56 IST
On Monday, Trinamool Congress boycotted the House after its amendment to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was not admitted.
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
‘USP of our Clean Air Programme is that it’s a city-specific plan: Environment Ministry SecretarySubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 05:49 IST
Earlier this year, India launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) with a tentative national level target of 20%-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration in 102 Indian cities by 2024. In an interview to The Indian Express, C K Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, unpacks the programme.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
Rajya Sabha numbers not on its side, govt cautious on pushing triple talaq BillSubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 05:25 IST
Sources in the ruling party said it is unlikely that the Bill will get cleared in the ongoing session. “The Bill is not on the agenda for consideration and passing in this session. It is unlikely that it will come up for passage in the ongoing session,” said a senior BJP leader.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019Bill to give NIA more powers gets Rajya Sabha nodSubscriber Only
July 18, 2019 00:30 IST
The Bill grants NIA powers to conduct investigations outside India and widens its mandate to probe human trafficking, counterfeit currency, manufacture or sale of prohibited arms, cyber terrorism and offences under the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Current Session of Parliament may be extended to clear pending legislationSubscriber Only
July 17, 2019 02:39 IST
Modi, according to sources, told the Parliamentary Party meeting that the government has pending legislative agenda so the session may be extended.
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
No Rajya Sabha nod without scrutiny: Opposition to GovtSubscriber Only
July 16, 2019 03:02 IST
Of the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, BJP got four, Congress two and one each went to the Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and nominated Member Dr Narendra Jadhav.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
Centre set to roll out rotavirus vaccination drive in all states by September this year
July 16, 2019 02:22 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked all departments to identify “transformative ideas” for implementation in the first 100 days of government.
Tue, Jul 16, 201916 Opposition parties submit notice to Rajya Sabha chairman on media freedomSubscriber Only
July 14, 2019 01:52 IST
Among the signatories of the notice is BJP MP Subramanian Swamy and NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Sun, Jul 14, 2019
President Kovind to release translated copies of 100 SC verdictsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2019 01:41 IST
In his first meeting with current CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Kovind mentioned that from his own experience as a lawyer he found that use of English in courts leaves most people at a loss, and emphasised the need for them to be translated in Indian languages, sources in Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
Sat, Jul 13, 2019Day after rift over ESIC poll, bonhomie returns to Opposition campSubscriber Only
July 12, 2019 01:58 IST
Trinamool won the election with 90 votes — some of them from BJP MPs. Both the Congress and the Trinamool had accused each other of ganging up with the BJP.
Fri, Jul 12, 2019Journalism of Courage
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