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Lok Sabha conducts business even as Opposition resumes Manipur protest

As soon as the House met on Friday morning, Opposition members came into the well of the House and started protests over the violence in Manipur. They were seeking a statement from the Prime Minister, as well as a debate on the issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

With 6 sittings left, Centre, Opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate

The Opposition remains adamant on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during any debate on Manipur but for now the next challenge is to finalise the wording of the resolution which is agreeable to both sides.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

3 Bills passed in Rajya Sabha yet again in Opposition’s absence

Rajya Sabha passed 3 Bills without major discussion due to Opposition boycott over violence in Manipur. Coal & Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said Modi govt created foolproof mechanism to auction minerals & metals.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Defeat Bills on floor of House, Pralhad Joshi tells Opposition

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi challenged the Opposition members in the Lok Sabha to defeat government Bills on the floor of the House if they believe they have the numbers to do so. Though there is no official word on no-confidence motion, sources indicated the debate could start by next…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes mines and minerals amendment bill

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 28, 2023

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla meets opposition leaders, urges them to revisit impasse on Manipur

NEW DELHI: With the Lok Sabha witnessing stalemate over Manipur violence, speaker Om Birla on Tuesday convened a meeting of the leaders of all political parties and appealed to those protesting in the House to consult within their respective parties and revisit the issue.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023

House logjam on; govt. seeks debate on atrocities in Congress-ruled States

Opposition protests in Parliament over Manipur; Treasury Benches move notices on atrocities against women in Congress-ruled States. Speaker Om Birla convenes all party meeting, but fails to break logjam. Opposition demands PM's statement, government says Home Minister is ready to reply

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Mega convention of farmers in November at Ulavi

Farmers' orgs to hold mega convention in Uttara Kannada on Nov 21 to discuss farm issues. Govt urged to declare North Karnataka drought-hit, waive crop loans, draw water from Kali river. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged to intervene to resolve legal hurdles of Mahadayi, Kalasa-Bandori Nala Project. Demand for pension…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Government calls all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament

It’s a customary get-together on the eve of a Session’s start as various parties put across their issues at the meeting attended by senior government Ministers.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

G20 meetings helped placing culture at heart of policy-making: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The G20 working group meetings have progressed from identifying and deliberating on four key priorities to seek consensus on action-oriented recommendations that would be a significant step in placing culture at the heart of policy-making, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on July 10.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023