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Follow Vajpayee and speak in Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Derek O’Brien to PM Modi on Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: In order to exert more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in Parliament over the Manipur violence, Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien of TMC on Tuesday asked him to “be inspired” by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee who had spoken several times in the Upper House.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023

Parliament fails to function for the eighth consecutive sitting

Parliament remained paralysed for the eighth consecutive sitting on July 31, with Rajya Sabha witnessing an aggressive push from the government to hold a short-duration discussion on Manipur. In Lok Sabha, where the Opposition is awaiting a debate on a no-confidence motion that has been admitted, disruptions continued as well.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Government likely to introduce Delhi services ordinance bill this week

The Bill to replace the Centre's Ordinance on control of services in Delhi is expected to be taken up by Parliament this week. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 31, 2023

Take up issues such as VSP sale and railway zone, Vijaya Sai Reddy tells Purandeswari

In a tweet, YSRCP Rajya Sabha member Vijaya Sai Reddy advises BJP State president Purandeswari to ‘not be with one party and work for another’

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Explained | The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill’s proposal to check piracy of films, revamp age-based certification

The Hindu explains provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it proposes to check piracy.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Rajya Sabha MP calls for ban on e-pharmacies and online sale of medicines

Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi N.V.N. Somu calls for ban on sale of medicines through e-pharmacy and online websites as they are unregulated and sold without prescriptions from registered medical practitioners

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

PM Modi is rattled: Congress on BJP MP’s remark over removing India from Constitution

NEW DELHI: In its first reaction to a BJP MP’s remarks on Friday that the word ‘India’ should be removed from the Constitution as it is a symbol of colonial slavery, the Congress said the ruling party is feeling nervous and has got rattled.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

Nitish Kumar has not closed doors for talks with BJP, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not closed the doors for talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar holds meeting with Opposition leaders to end deadlock in House

Amid the disruptions in the Rajya Sabha over the Manipur issue and the Opposition's demand for the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday held a meeting with leaders of all Opposition parties to discuss the proceedings of the House to…

Dynamite News · Jul 28, 2023

After claiming internal reservation as BJP achievement in Karnataka, Union Minister says matter is sub-judice

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy made the startling claim in the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the Union Government is considering a constitutional amendment to allow Karnataka to provide internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs). 

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023