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Modi’s speech in Parliament revealed influence of ‘mischievous distorians’ on his thinking, alleges Congress

NEW DELHI: Rebutting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of former PM Indira Gandhi for her action to quell disturbance in Mizoram in 1966, the Congress on Friday alleged that his speech in Parliament on the no-confidence motion revealed the influence of “mischievous distorians” on his thinking.

The Times of India

Congress created culture of ‘bombs and bandhs’ in northeast, Modi changed all that: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi of not caring about the people of Rajasthan and differentiating between Manipur and other States. He said the NDA government under PM Modi ended the culture of "bombs and bandhs" in the northeast, and replaced Congress' Look East policy with Act East policy.

The Hindu

Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi government for introducing a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs).

The Times of India

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Parliament adjourned sine die: Modi government, opposition blame each other for no discussion on Manipur

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday, the day when both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, alleged that the Narendra Modi government’s claim that it wanted a discussion to be held on Manipur is “completely bogus”.

The Times of India

Adhir suspended to keep him away from Public Accounts Committee meetings, alleges Mallikarjun Kharge

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been suspended from the House with a view to keeping him away from the meetings of the Public Accounts…

The Times of India

Monsoon Session comes to an end amid Opposition protest

Monsoon Session ends with Modi government defeating no-confidence motion; Lok Sabha achieved 45% productivity; 20 Government Bills passed; Rajya Sabha lost 50 hours due to disruptions

The Hindu

Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to take action against 5 MPs of Uddhav faction for violating whip during no-confidence motion against Modi govt.

Shiv Sena to take legal action against 5 UBT MPs for violating whip to vote against no-confidence motion. Notice to be issued on Aug 14; disqualification proceedings may be initiated. Shinde faction has 40 MLAs & 12 MPs, UBT has 5 MPs. SC ruling on Shinde's whip in June 2022…

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T.R. Baalu demands expunging of Modi and Smriti Irani’s remarks on Minister E.V. Velu’s speech

DMK's T.R. Baalu demands expunging of "misleading" and "defamatory" remarks made by PM Modi and WCD Minister Irani against TN PWD Minister Velu. Attached video of Velu's speech to prove their remarks were "against records, misleading, casting aspersions, defamatory, and incriminatory". Argued remarks were made without providing advance notice to…

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition protest over suspension of LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leaders of Opposition parties under the banner of a newly minted alliance called -I.N.D.I.A., on Friday staged a protest at the Parliament premises over the suspension of the leader. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Parliament passes GST amendment bills to levy 28% tax on online gaming

NEW DELHI: Parliament on Friday approved the amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws to levy 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs.

The Times of India

Rahul Gandhi likely to address media today at 3pm in Delhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is likely to hold a news conference on Friday afternoon days after launching a scathing attack on the government over the situation in Manipur during the debate on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Sedition law to be repealed': Amit Shah introduces 3 bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: On Friday, Union home minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha as substitutes for the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act—laws that originated during the British colonial era.

The Times of India

Bill to replace CJI from selection panel for CEC runs contrary to govt.’s own committee recommendation

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

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Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill

The ongoing session of Parliament is set to conclude on Firday after three weeks of tumult, during which the Opposition and treasury benches faced-off on the issue of ethnic violence in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Hindu

Why hasn’t PM Modi made any concrete statement on Manipur, asks Congress

“Why hasn’t the Prime Minister made any plans to go to Manipur?” Mr. Gogoi asked.

The Hindu

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha for comparing Modi to a blind king

This is probably the first time that the Leader of the largest Opposition Party in the Lok Sabha has been suspended in the recent past.

The Hindu

Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

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YSRCP does a ‘balancing act’ by voting against no-trust motion in Parliament

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) voted against no-confidence motion in Parliament, citing NDA's absolute majority and YSRCP's strategy of political neutrality to benefit Andhra Pradesh. YSRCP had moved a no-confidence motion in 2018 to press Centre for SCS. YSRCP MP said motion should not be used to settle political differences and…

The Times of India

Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha to replace CJI with cabinet minister for selection of CEC, election commissioners

NEW DELHI: The central government on Thursday introduced a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs). The opposition created an uproar to oppose the contentious bill.

The Hindu

Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…

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NDA ally Mizo National Front to back INDIA’s no-confidence motion

MNF, a partner of NDA, to back no-confidence motion against BJP-led Govt. at Centre. MNF deeply hurt over condition of Zo ethnic people in Manipur. MNF Rajya Sabha MP to raise voice in Parliament. PM Modi to give reply before voting in Lok Sabha.

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"He should be apologising...": BJP's Anil Antony over alleged 'flying kiss' by Rahul Gandhi

BJP's Anil Antony reacts to Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' in Parliament, calls it "disrespectful" and "ridiculous". Union Minister Smriti Irani and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad condemn the Congress leader. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi calls it "affectionate". PM Modi to address Lok Sabha today.

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‘Assassins of Bharat Mata in Manipur’: How newspapers reported Day 2 of no-confidence motion

Day two of the opposition’s no-confidence motion unfolded in the Lok Sabha yesterday. Rahul Gandhi said the BJP government had “murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur”, Amit Shah came to the Manipur chief minister’s defence, and Smriti Irani called Gandhi a misogynist for blowing a “flying kiss”.

The Hindu

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