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Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha as Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 is introduced
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha as Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 is introduced

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, faced strong opposition and disruptions in the House. He argued, “I oppose the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 due to concerns over legislative competence. Additionally, Entry 32 of the Concurrent List on inland waterways and Entry 33 on trade and commerce create potential jurisdictional …

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Treasury, Opposition spar over remarks on Indira Gandhi
3 weeks ago

Treasury, Opposition spar over remarks on Indira Gandhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The debate on the Banking Law Bill witnessed ruckus in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday over BJP MP Sambit Patra’s remarks about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Protesting the remark, Congress leader KC Venugopal said Indira Gandhi gave her life to protect India’s sovereignty and integrity and she won against Pakistan. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened, saying, “We …

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Venezuela’s government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill
1 month ago

Venezuela’s government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Friday announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States and other nations have imposed against the South American country. Machado will be investigated for expressing support for a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week …

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Opposition Demands Extension of JPC on Waqf Bill
1 month ago

Opposition Demands Extension of JPC on Waqf Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Opposition members on Thursday demanded extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, contending that they need more time to study the changes to the draft legislation. At a huddle of the committee, Chairman and BJP member Jagdambika Pal announced that Thursday’s meeting would be the last sitting of the panel and a draft …

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Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension
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1 month ago

Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Jagdambika Pal, the chairman of the joint parliamentary committee looking into the controversial Waqf bill, indicated on Thursday that the panel may soon start the process of adopting the draft report even as Opposition members of the panel remained adamant about further discussions and said they might meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on …

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Opposition slams Karnataka government over withheld reservation bill for Kannadigas
5 months ago

Opposition slams Karnataka government over withheld reservation bill for Kannadigas

Hindustan Times  

The opposition in Karnataka slammed the government on Thursday, demanding clarification from the Siddaramaiah-led administration on the future of the State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, which mandates reservation for Kannadigas in private companies. State BJP president BY Vijayendra attacked the government’s approach, saying, “I don’t think Chief minister Siddaramaiah is serious about …

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Protests erupt over opposition bill to rein executive as new Taiwan president starts work
7 months ago

Protests erupt over opposition bill to rein executive as new Taiwan president starts work

The Independent  

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Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future
8 months, 1 week ago

Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Before a bill that supporters said will help South Carolina keep the lights on as the state rapidly grows could get debated on the Senate floor, several senators spoke out against the proposal. The lawmakers, including Republican Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey said it’s being rushed and could roll back expensive lessons learned by a failed nuclear …

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‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill
10 months ago

‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for opposing ‘The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024’ which was passed in the state assembly on Thursday, and called the BJP an actual ‘anti-Hindu’ party. ‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Muzrai minister Ramalinga Reddy said, “When they made …

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Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners
1 year ago

Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill which seeks to establish a mechanism to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The bill provides for the appointment, qualifications, Search Committee, Selection Committee, term of office, salary, resignation and removal, leave, pension of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners …

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Telecom Bill 2023 empowers government to 'suspend' services over national security: Reports
1 year ago

Telecom Bill 2023 empowers government to 'suspend' services over national security: Reports

India TV News  

In a significant move, the Lok Sabha introduced the draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023, on Monday, allowing the government to assume control, manage, or suspend telecommunication services or networks in the name of national security. Moreover, the bill seeks to grant the government the authority to waive entry fees, license fees, penalties, and more in the interest of consumers, fostering competition …

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Oppn MPs seek views of jurists, experts on bills to replace criminal laws
1 year, 3 months ago

Oppn MPs seek views of jurists, experts on bills to replace criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

Opposition members of Parliament’s home affairs panel will on Wednesday demand that more experts from diverse fields should be asked to depose on the three draft legislation that seek to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code and Evidence Act. Opposition members of Parliament demand views of more expert on bills to replace criminal code, IPC, evidence act. …

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Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Modi government defeated in Lok Sabha
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Modi government defeated in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha members on Thursday defeated the no-confidence motion brought by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, after the Opposition walked out of the House during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address. Lok Sabha Prime Minister Modi finally attended the proceedings in the Lower House on Thursday to reply after a debate on the no-confidence motion brought against his government. Saying India has …

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Centre Moves Bill To Drop Chief Justice of India From Selection Panel For Election Commissioners
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre Moves Bill To Drop Chief Justice of India From Selection Panel For Election Commissioners

Live Law  

The Central Government has moved a Bill to prescribe the manner of selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. As per the Bill, the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting : the Prime Minister- Chairperson; the Leader of Opposition in the. As per …

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Delhi Services Bill: Modi govt clears Rajya Sabha hurdle, defeats Opposition bloc by 131-102 votes
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Services Bill: Modi govt clears Rajya Sabha hurdle, defeats Opposition bloc by 131-102 votes

India TV News  

Delhi Services Bill: In a big setback for the AAP-led government in the national capital, and Opposition's I.N.D.I.A. bloc, the Delhi Services Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, replying to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, said that the Delhi Services Bill in no way violates the Supreme Court judgement and it is …

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parliament monsoon session august 3 2023 live updates
1 year, 4 months ago

parliament monsoon session august 3 2023 live updates

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar failed to broker a truce between floor leaders of the House on Thursday as the logjam over discussion on Manipur violence continued to mar the proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Leader of Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal met Congress President and Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge ahead of the meet. The Opposition had …

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Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday

Live Mint  

Parliament Session Live: Parliament logjam is likely to end as Centre and INDIA bloc MPs have decided to discuss the Manipur issue under section 167. Delhi ordinance bill: ‘BJP can never form government in Delhi so they want to make administration ineffective’ Reacting to Lok Sabha passing Delhi services bill on Thursday, AAP MP Raghav Chadha said “They have realised …

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Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday

Live Mint  

Parliament Session Live: Parliament logjam is likely to end as Centre and INDIA bloc MPs have decided to discuss the Manipur issue under section 167. Parliament session: Lok Sabha leaders assured to maintain the dignity of the Chair, urges him to come to the house Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, NCP's Supriya Sule, RSP's NK Premchandran, BSP's …

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Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session Update: The contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties. After a spirited nearly four-hour-long debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took potshots at the opposition parties …

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Parliament proceedings | Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

As the Opposition members continued their demand for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipur, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said he cannot issue a directive to the Prime Minister to be present in the House. Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 2, 2023 This led to another round of protest by the Opposition members demanding …

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Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move

Live Mint  

As the Manipur row continues to disrupt Parliament session proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with top ministers to discuss the government's strategy in both the houses. As per the sources close to ANI, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the meeting. …

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Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members
1 year, 4 months ago

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members

The Hindu  

Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government on Tuesday introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services. The Bill, which seek to reverse the effect of a May 11 Supreme Court verdict that gave the Delhi government control over administrative services, was introduced by Minister of State for …

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Israel protesters vow to continue fight against judicial bill
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel protesters vow to continue fight against judicial bill

Al Jazeera  

Despite their disappointment, protesters in West Jerusalem are adamant that the fight against the government has just started. West Jerusalem – Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Israeli parliament, or Knesset, desperate to make a last-ditch attempt to push the parliamentarians inside to stop the government’s controversial legislation to overhaul the judiciary. Michal highlighted the split within Israeli society, with …

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Opposition parties, barring Congress, TMC, join BRS dharna for Women’s Reservation Bill
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition parties, barring Congress, TMC, join BRS dharna for Women’s Reservation Bill

The Hindu  

Ahead of her appearance before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha led a day-long hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Budget session of Parliament that is scheduled to begin on Monday. The Communist Party of India general secretary Sitaram Yechury, …

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