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Parliament Monsoon session: MPs from opposition parties move notices seeking discussion on Manipur situation

With opposition parties planning to mount their attack on the Centre in Parliament, facing disruptions since the Monsoon session began, over the Manipur issue, Congress and other party MPs including AAP on Monday moved notices in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha demanding discussions on the situation of the violence-hit…

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Parliament monsoon session: Opposition hardens stand on Manipur, stalemate may continue

NEW DELHI: The first two days of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, which commenced on July 20, witnessed disruptions over ethnic violence in Manipur. The stalemate is likely to spill over to the next week due to the clash between a rigid stand adopted by the opposition and the…

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Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha urges RS Chairman to provide better facilities for scribes on Parliament premises

Raghav requested the Rajya Sabha chairman to provide a larger workspace and provide convenient restroom facilities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prices of tomato expected to come down with increase in arrival of new crop from Maharashtra: Govt to Rajya Sabha

The prices of tomato is expected to come down with the increase in arrival of new crop from Nasik, Naryangoan and Aurangabad belt in Maharashtra and also from Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manipur violence | Kapil Sibal says only way forward is to sack CM Biren Singh, impose President's rule

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on July 22 said the only way forward in Manipur is to sack Chief Minister N Biren Singh and impose President’s rule in the State.

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TMC accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur

TMC MP Derek O'Brien accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur issue. PM Modi has promised to initiate discussion & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Opposition of same. PM has expressed pain & anger over incident & promised no guilty will be spared. #Parliament…

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Mallikarjun Kharge’s humour even changes inclement weather, wishes V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar on Congress president’s birthday

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha may be witnessing unruly scenes for the last two days of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament over Manipur violence, but some pleasant moments also take place in the Upper House. Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday heaped praises on leader of opposition in the Rajya…

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Day 2 of Parliament monsoon session: Congress vs BJP over Manipur viral video

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Manipur violence and the viral video of two women being paraded naked rocked both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha again on the second day of the monsoon session with the principal opposition Congress and the ruling BJP leaders slogging it out inside and outside…

The Times of India

Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP Abdul Wahab has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urging him not to allow the introduction of the Wakf Repeal Bill, a Private Member’s Bill moved by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav.

The Hindu

Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

The Hindu

Parliament Session Day-2: Oppn protest continues on Manipur, demands PM's statement; Lok Sabha adjourned till July 24

The government, in principle, has agreed to discuss the matter in Lok Sabha under Rule 193 and in Rajya Sabha under Rule 176. Read further on Dynamite News

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Protesting against the Delhi Services Bill, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha business advisory committee meet

The government said it would allot two hours to discussion on the Bill. At this point, AAP Rajya Sabha leader Sanjay Singh vehemently opposed the introduction of the Bill, pointing out that the matter is already in front of a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court. The Opposition also insisted…

The Hindu

Parliament monsoon session: How Rajya Sabha created two records

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha created two records on the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session which commenced on Thursday. In one record, 50% women have been appointed in the reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons while in the second the chair went digital.

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Why notices under Rule 267 rained in Rajya Sabha on first day of monsoon session

NEW DELHI: It was quite obvious on Thursday morning itself that the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session will get disrupted over the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur. At least 12 MPs from eight opposition parties submitted notice under Rule 267 demanding suspension of business in…

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons

For 1st time, Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates 4 women to panel of vice-chairpersons, giving equal representation. S. Phangnon Konyak 1st woman from Nagaland to be elected. Other members: P.T. Usha, BJD's Sulata Deo, NCP's Fauzia Khan, L. Hanumanthiah, Trinamool's Sukendu Shekhar Ray, BJP's Ghanshyam Tewari.

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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day; govt assures discussion on Manipur

Opposition protests over Manipur violence rocked both Houses of Parliament on July 20, with Lok Sabha adjourning for the day and Rajya Sabha adjourning twice.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstitutes Rajya Sabha panel of vice-chairpersons; half of them women

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 20 reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons of Parliament’s Upper House with half of them being women.

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"Pained": PM Modi speaks on Manipur video, says no accused will be spared

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke about the violence that has been ongoing in Manipur for the past two months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after obituary references

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for a brief period till 2 pm on Thursday, the first day of monsoon session of Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar denies being upset at not getting INDIA post

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also denied that he had objected to the name of the new Opposition alliance — the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) — hitting out at BJP Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi for spreading such rumours.

The Hindu

Meeting of floor leaders called by Rajya Sabha Chairman ahead of Monsoon session rescheduled

VP Dhankar reschedules meeting with Leaders of Parties in Rajya Sabha ahead of monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 20 and lasting until Aug 11. Union Minister Joshi urges parties to contribute to productive discussions.

The Hindu

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

Assam CM Sarma accused of hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims; several police complaints lodged. Assam's Rajya Sabha MP, Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad, CPI(M) & TMC file complaints against Sarma & Ajmal for hate speech.

The Hindu

Seven elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal

A number of ministers and ruling party MLAs, including Ministers Aroop Roy and Tapas Roy accompanied the Trinamool nominees to the State Assembly. Read more details on The Hindu

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