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Two former Gujarat Congress leaders join BJP ahead of Assembly polls

State BJP chief C.R. Paatil welcomed Naresh Raval and former Raju Parmar into the party by offering them saffron scarves and caps.

The Hindu

In a system of asymmetrical federalism, India must remain a mosaic

Asymmetrical federalism will continue to have its relevance; various groups need to be accommodated and provided with a share in governance

The Hindu

NL Interview: MP John Brittas on the disconnect between media and parliament

John Brittas is a Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, representing the Communist Party of India Marxist. A journalist of 30 years, he is managing director of Kairali TV and has previously served as the media advisor to Kerala’s chief minister.

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Will Harivansh remain Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman after JD(U)-BJP split?

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The Hindu

House Session curtailed on request of MPs, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister

Congress alleged that government had no agenda for session

The Hindu

Entire Cuddalore district is declared a mine-affected area: Union Minister

Declaration made considering adverse impact of mining of lignite and other minerals by NLCIL, Prahlad Joshi informs Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

Monsoon session of Parliament extremely disappointing, government was in rush to curtail session: Congress

Party's chief whip in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh said, "There was no enthusiasm or appetite on part of the government to get Bills passed. Normally the Opposition says the House should be adjourned but this time the government had no appetite to run the house".

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Tale of two V-P farewells: PM Modi praised Venkaiah Naidu, mocked Hamid Ansari

NEW DELHI: The five-year term of M Venkaiah Naidu as vice-president and ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha on Monday came to an end with senior leaders heaping lavish praise on him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s generous compliments were also a reminder of the manner in which he had criticised Naidu’s…

The Times of India

Letters to the Editor — August 9, 2022

The V-P election

The Hindu

New hopes: on the new Vice-President of India and parliamentary democracy

The Vice-President should forge better ties between the Opposition and the executive

The Hindu

LPG refill prices up 41% vs 203% rise in global rates since April 2020

NEW DELHI: The benchmark Saudi Contract Price for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) rose by 203% from $236 per tonne to $725 per tonne between April 2020 and July 2022 but the price of 14.2 kg refills supplied to households for cooking increased 41.5% from Rs 744 to Rs 1,053 during…

The Times of India

Parliamentary proceedings | Profit of oil companies increased manifold: Centre tells Rajya Sabha

LPG price increased only by 41.5% while Saudi Contract Price had increased by 207% from 2020 to 2022: Minister

The Hindu

People will keep calling Venkaiah Naidu for something or other, says PM Modi

Mr. Naidu, who has often expressed unhappiness over frequent stalling of proceedings, said people expect Parliament to discuss, debate and not disrupt

The Hindu

After weeks of disruptions, monsoon session of Parliament ends ahead of schedule

Session marked by suspensions and acrimony between Treasury and Opposition benches

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Opposition leaders like Sibal criticise courts when their judgments do not favour them: Rijiju

Kapil Sibal had criticised the apex court over its recent judgments

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Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha bids farewell to outgoing Chairman Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu demits office on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will take the oath of office on 11 August. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Parliament Monsoon Session updates | Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, four days ahead of schedule

Updates from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Day 16 of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament

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ED summons to Kharge an affront to Parliament, says Congress

Jairam Ramesh calls on MPs to ensure that such treatment does not recur with any parliamentarian

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JD(U) says it won’t join Union Ministry; hits back at R.C.P. Singh

The former Minister of Steel resigned from the party on August 6 after the party sought an explanation on graft charges against him

The Hindu

Veering to conclusion Parliament 'dysfunctional'; democracy 'gasping for breath': Chidambaram

The Executive branch summoned the Leader of the Opposition when the Rajya Sabha was in session and one of the two heads of the Legislative branch “pleaded helplessness”, he said, adding that it was a “sad day”

The Times of India

With eye on 2024 polls, BJP plans to expand base among Yadavs, Pasmanda Muslims

LUCKNOW: The BJP has planned to expand its base among the Yadavs, Jatavs and Pasmanda Muslims as part of its strategy to win all 80 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election.

The Times of India

BJD MPs vote for Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice-President

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members voted in favour of NDA's vice-presidential candidate, Jagdeep Dhankhar, at the Parliament House in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Hindu

Jagdeep Dhankhar steps into a polarised House

Jagdeep Dhankar will have to bank on his command over legislative affairs to handle the vastly deteriorated relationship between the Opposition and Treasury benches of the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

ED interrogation of party leaders an attack on democracy: Congress

Centre misusing constitutional bodies to suppress the Opposition: Sharan Prakash Patil

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R.C.P. Singh quits JD(U) after party seeks response on graft charge

Party workers alleged that he had amassed “huge property” in the name of his family members between 2013 and 2022

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