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Biological Diversity Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend 2002 Act. Aims to benefit tribes, vulnerable communities and simplify patent application processes. Bill decriminalises offences, empowers officials to hold inquiries & determine penalties.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Names of 5 crore MGNREGS workers deleted in 2022-23, Minister informs Lok Sabha

Names of over five crore workers have been deleted under the MGNREGS last financial year, the Lok Sabha was informed by the Rural Development Ministry, calling it a “regular exercise” conducted by State governments

The Hindu

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

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Four social media agencies chosen to popularise govt campaigns: Thakur in LS

The government has chosen four agencies to work with social media influencers for content about government schemes and campaigns, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

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Daily Quiz | On Lok Sabha Speakers

The Hindu’s Daily Quiz on Lok Sabha Speakers.

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Barring STs, SCs, no caste Census since independence: Government

The Central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Census since independence, the Lok Sabha was informed on July 25.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi is scared of speaking on Manipur inside Parliament, alleges Congress

Congress alleges Prime Minister Narendra Modi scared of speaking on Manipur violence in Parliament due to "gross mismanagement" by Centre and State government. Union Ministers and BJP leaders shielding PM Modi from tough questions. INDIA demands statement by PM in Parliament. PM's silence "beyond shameful" in time of death and…

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Home Minister Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha that the government is ready for discussion

Union Home Minister Amit Shah added that the country should know the truth of this sensitive issue and appealed to the Opposition members to allow a discussion.

The Hindu

Government tries to break deadlock but day ends with suspension of AAP leader Sanjay Singh

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on July 24. The Parliament on its day 4 of the Monsoon Session witnessed unrelenting protests by Opposition members for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur situation, even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

The Hindu

Centre seeks more social diversity in judges appointment

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that of the 604 judges appointed since 2018 to various High Courts, 454 belong to general category.

The Hindu

‘INDIA’ placards appear in Lok Sabha for first time, Opposition alliance to stage joint dharna on July 24

Opposition alliance INDIA formed to challenge BJP in 2024 LS elections coordinated strategies in Monsoon session, demanding PM's statement on Manipur situation. Placards with "INDIA wants reply, not silence" and "Manipur is burning, PM speak about it" waved in Lok Sabha.

The Hindu

Explained | What to expect from the Monsoon Session of Parliament?

The Narendra Modi-led government is set to introduce 21 new Bills in the Monsoon Session which begins on July 5. Read The Hindu explainer on the old and new Bills that are likely to be taken up and the issues which are set to rock Parliament yet again.

The Hindu

At Sansad TV, vice president Dhankhar calls the shots on content, layoffs, appraisal

Sansad TV laid off 26 employees last month. Contracts of 19 temporary and freelance staff were terminated on June 12, while seven senior employees were sacked on June 27, and 15 others were told their work will be reviewed over the next six months.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Jain monk’s murder and Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification spark protests, and more

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Congress observes silent protest in Kolkata over Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha disqualification

Kolkata Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury held a silent protest to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha. He and his colleagues wore black bands and gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi statue. The Gujarat High Court had dismissed Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his…

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DN Exclusive: UP officers get fond of politics; Several IAS, IPS fancy to contest Lok Sabha polls

At present there are a number of retired bureaucrats who are either in the Modi cabinet or members of the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged

A Parliamentary committee, set up to examine controversial proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has endorsed the amendment Bill in its entirety. The Hindu has viewed a draft copy of the report prepared by the 31-member joint committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 that is expected…

The Hindu

Muraleedharan asks Rahul Gandhi to apologise to Wayanad voters

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for betraying the faith voters of Wayanad had vested in the Congress leader by electing him to the Lok Sabha.

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Data | Zero Muslim MPs in many States with over 10% Muslim population

The Muslim MP share in the Lok Sabha has an inverse relationship with the BJP’s MP count. Read more on this data on The Hindu.

The Hindu

I was on Gandhi Peace Prize jury but was not consulted, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Days after the government selected Gita Press for the Gandhi Peace Prize, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on June 20 said that despite being a member of the jury that decides the winner, he was not part of the selection process this time.

The Hindu

Data | Parliament functioning registers a new low

The 17th Lok Sabha could be the shortest full-term Lok Sabha since 1952

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"Could never imagine something like this could happen," Rahul Gandhi on disqualification from Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he was the first person to be given a "maximum sentence for defamation" and had never imagined something like him being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, could ever happen when he joined politics two decades ago..

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Special Rs 75 coin launched to mark inauguration of new Parliament

A special Rs 75 coin was launched on Sunday to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Notably, the country is also celebrating its 75th year of independence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New Parliament inauguration "important milestone": Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

Describing the inauguration of the new Parliament building as an "important milestone", Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Sunday said that it will prove to be a source of inspiration in the Amritkaal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi unveils plaque; dedicates new Parliament building to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation by unveiling the plaque marking the inauguration. Read further on Dynamite News:

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