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When home minister Amit Shah officially used cuss word ‘harami’

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah took part in a number of programmes in his home state of Gujarat on Saturday. In one of them, he was forced to use the unparliamentary word in Hindi, “harami”, which means ‘sinner’, ‘bastard’, ‘illegitimate’ or ‘illegal’ when translated to English.

The Times of India

Congress demands larger debate on three Bills to replace criminal laws

Congress calls for wider consultations on three Bills to overhaul criminal justice system, citing lack of prior intimation or public consultation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bills, which propose to repeal the sedition law and introduce a new provision with a wider definition of the offence

The Hindu

Petty battles: On Manipur and Parliament

Political parties should not imitate the conflict in Manipur as their conduct in Parliament shows

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Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

The Hindu

Stalin deplores BJP’s ‘linguistic imperialism’

CM Stalin terms Union Home Minister Amit Shah's introduction of three Bills with Hindi names in Lok Sabha as "linguistic imperialism". He asserts Tamil Nadu and DMK will oppose BJP's attempt to supplant identity with Hindi. #LinguisticImperialism #TamilIdentity #BJP #Opposition

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over ‘breach of privilege’

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended on Friday from the Rajya Sabha for “breach of privilege” after complaints of ‘fraud’. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob murder: Three new bills to overhaul criminal justice system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared today that a new Bill will “completely repeal the offence of sedition” – something that human rights groups have long demanded.

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Centre seeks to overhaul British-era criminal laws

Three new Bills to replace British-era laws introduced in Lok Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Bill to protect rights of Indian citizens. Aim to provide justice, not punish, to deter crime.

The Hindu

'Sedition law to be repealed': Amit Shah introduces 3 bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: On Friday, Union home minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha as substitutes for the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act—laws that originated during the British colonial era.

The Times of India

Indian opposition walks out as Narendra Modi refuses to discuss Manipur conflict

PM attacks opposition parties during no-confidence motion called to force him to address ethnic violence in far-east

The Guardian - UK

Home Minister’s remarks draw sharp reactions from Kuki groups in India, Myanmar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament about Kuki immigrants from Myanmar contributing to tensions building in Manipur, drew sharp reactions from Kuki groups — both in India and in Myanmar

The Hindu

India's Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted in the state

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for peace after opposition lawmakers had called for a no-confidence vote, accusing him of staying silent as a northeastern state governed by his party convulsed in months of ethnic violence

The Independent UK

I got everything because of Rahul Gandhi: Congress quotes Kalavati to counter Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday quoted farm widow from Maharashtra Kalavati Bandurkar to counter home minister Amit Shah and said she got everything from party leader Rahul Gandhi and that she did not get anything from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India

Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…

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AAP's Raghav Chadha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha seeking discussion on Manipur

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday gave a suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi holds meeting with Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi to discuss govt's strategy in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Arjun Ram Meghwal to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News.

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‘Assassins of Bharat Mata in Manipur’: How newspapers reported Day 2 of no-confidence motion

Day two of the opposition’s no-confidence motion unfolded in the Lok Sabha yesterday. Rahul Gandhi said the BJP government had “murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur”, Amit Shah came to the Manipur chief minister’s defence, and Smriti Irani called Gandhi a misogynist for blowing a “flying kiss”.

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Morning Digest | Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules; China goes 10 months without envoy in India ahead of key meetings, and more

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The calculus behind political neutrality

The neutral camp that is sandwiched within the two big coalitions, the BJD, the YSRCP and the BRS, provides an interesting portal to contemporary national politics

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No police operations without presence of Central forces, Amit Shah assures Kuki-Zo team

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets delegation of Kuki-Zo leaders from Manipur to restore peace in the region before political talks are held

The Hindu

Amit Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, backs Chief Minister Biren Singh

Amit Shah, during the debate on the no-confidence motion, made an appeal to Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur to shun violence and enter into a dialogue

The Hindu

Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules

The debate on Manipur is unlikely to be held in the Rajya Sabha, with both sides sticking to their respective positions, though according to sources, the govt. will try to push through a debate on Friday, the last day of the session

The Times of India

Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar refers 'forgery' complaints against AAP’s Raghav Chadha to privileges panel

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday referred breach of privilege complaints of MPs against AAP's Raghav Chadha to privileges committee for examination.

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan slams Manipur govt. for ‘defaming’ Army, demands Amit Shah’s statement in Lok Sabha

Thol. Thirumavalavan demands Union Home Minister Amit Shah make statement in Lok Sabha on FIR filed by Manipur Police against Assam Rifles. He claims BJP govt. in Manipur attempting to vilify army to conceal their shortcomings, which is unprecedented and detrimental.

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BJP-AIADMK alliance: A marriage on the rocks. Can it last till next year?

In the world of rom-coms, can anything beat the enemies-to-lovers trope? Snarky banter, sizzling chemistry, strange bedfellows forced together by destiny and circumstance. It’s Pride and Prejudice and 10 Things I Hate About You, Sweet Home Alabama and You’ve Got Mail.

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