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BJP calls Manmohan Singh’s presence in Rajya Sabha ‘embarrassing’ even as Congress praises him

NEW DELHI: The Congress and the BJP are divided over the presence of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment ) Bill, 2023, on Monday. While the opposition has praised the presence of Singh, the…

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TMC’s Derek O’ Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session

Trinamool Congress member Derek O’ Brien was on Tuesday suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for “unruly behaviour and disregarding the directions of the Chair”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No-confidence motion a sign of mistrust within INDIA bloc: PM Modi

The PM described the INDIA bloc parties as “ghamandia” (marked by arrogance), apparently a pun on the Opposition alliance’s name.

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Rajya Sabha disrupted, Derek O’Brien escapes suspension

Piyush Goyal moved a motion for Derek O’Brien’s suspension “for continuously disturbing the proceedings of the House, disobeying the Chair and continuously creating disturbance in the House.”

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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Services Bill; Home Ministry seeks eighth extension to frame CAA rules, and more

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Opposition pulls all stops, crosses 100 mark in division in RS on Delhi Services Bill

Opposition falls short in Delhi Bill vote, but sees it as psychological victory; INDIA coalition stands united; first time Opposition bloc crosses 100 mark in Rajya Sabha; Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren, Bashistha Narain Singh were present.

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Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi says basic structure of constitution debatable

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, a Rajya Sabha member, said the basic structure of the Constitution has a "debatable jurisprudential basis". His remarks sparked protests from four women members, with Congress's K.C. Venugopal asking if the government endorsed the views.

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Happy day for Congress in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification revoked in Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension repealed in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: It proved to be a happy day for the Congress in both Houses of Parliament on Monday. While former president Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification was revoked in the Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension was repealed in the Rajya Sabha.

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Not planning to withdraw NLC expansion: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Centre not withdrawing NLCIL expansion; 1,827 land-displaced persons given regular employment, 37 PAPs appointed with bonus marks, and ₹75 lakh compensation offered to landowners.

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil’s suspension revoked

Rajya Sabha Privilege Committee proposed reinstatement of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, suspended for four months for reportedly circulating video shot inside House. Committee found her guilty of breach of privilege, but ruled her suspension so far should be deemed as punishment. Congress members had protested decision.

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Morning Digest | ITLF leaders to meet Amit Shah amid fresh clashes in Manipur; armed men damage shops of Muslims in Haryana’s Panipat, and more

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AAP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asks them to be present in House on Monday

AAP issues whip to MPs to be present in Rajya Sabha from 11 am on Monday for Delhi Services Bill.

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Delhi services Bill | Be present in Rajya Sabha, Congress issues whip to its members

Jairam Ramesh issued the three-lined Whip saying that “very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday.”

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'Gold plating' of airports should be avoided, travel cost should remain in common man's reach: Parliamentary panel

A Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the government should ensure that development of infrastructure at airports is cost-effective and the cost of travel remains within the reach of the common man

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Delhi Services Bill to come in Rajya Sabha on Monday

NEW DELHI: The government is likely to bring the Delhi Services Bill for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on Monday, sources said.

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Short-lived political truce on Manipur debate breaks down over dates

Congress Chief Whip and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the INDIA parties had offered a “middle path” by offering to hold the debate on a mutually negotiated motion on Manipur under Rule 167.

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Opposition climbs down over discussion on Manipur in Rajya Sabha, but government not in a hurry

NEW DELHI: The opposition has made a major climb down over its demand for discussion on Manipur violence in the Rajya Sabha. However, the government does not seem to be in a hurry to oblige them.

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Several leaders welcome Supreme Court verdict staying Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in Modi surname case

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said democracy has won. He also attacked the ruling BJP asking it to stop targetting the opposition leaders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress leaders welcome Supreme Court verdict staying Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leaders on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict staying the conviction of former party MP Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname case.

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Explained | Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

.Amid opposition walk-out, Rajya Sabha passes Biodiversity Bill, 2021. Bill aims to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable use & equitable sharing of benefits. Amendments proposed, however, exempt "codified traditional knowledge" & AYUSH industry from benefit sharing, denying local communities' benefits. Bill decriminalises offences & proposes monetary penalties, raising concerns over resource…

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Services Bill has made the Delhi govt. administratively impotent, says AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha is rallying support in Rajya Sabha to oppose the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. He discussed the implications of the Bill, if AAP erred in backing the J&K Reorganisation Bill, and if the 'Delhi model' of governance has been affected by arrests of ex-AAP Ministers.

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Ministers Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi meet Mallikarjun Kharge to break deadlock in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to break the continued stalemate in the Rajya Sabha between the opposition and the treasury benches over the Manipur violence, leader of the House Piyush Goyal and parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi met leader of the opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday.

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"INDIA parties have offered middle path solution to govt": Jairam Ramesh on impasse in RS over Manipur debate

With the Rajya Sabha witnessing an impasse over the Opposition MPs' demand on Manipur debate, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that I.N.D.I.A. parties have offered a “middle path solution” to the government for uninterrupted discussion. Read further on Dynamite news

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1,365 vacant posts in IAS, 703 in IPS: Government tells Rajya Sabha

There are 1,365 vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 703 in the Indian Police Service (IPS), Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply on August 3, 2023

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

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tells Opposition that he would be violating his oath if he directed the Prime Minister to be present in the House; Opposition walks out

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