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Day 2 of Parliament monsoon session: Congress vs BJP over Manipur viral video

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Manipur violence and the viral video of two women being paraded naked rocked both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha again on the second day of the monsoon session with the principal opposition Congress and the ruling BJP leaders slogging it out inside and outside…

The Times of India

PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests

Opposition. protests PM Narendra Modi's absence in both Houses of Parliament; demands structured debate on Manipur issue. Speaker urges members to find solution through discussions; Defence Minister reiterates government's readiness for discussion; Rajya Sabha Chairman cites Constitution, adjourns House.

The Hindu

Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

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Morning Digest | Four held in Manipur sexual assault case; Justice B.R. Gavai to head Bench hearing Rahul Gandhi defamation case today, and more

Morning Digest, July 21, 2023 | Four held in Manipur sexual assault case; B.R. Gavai to head Bench hearing Rahul Gandhi defamation case today, and more

The Hindu

1,841 vacancies in I&B Ministry, its media units and institutions as on June 30

The number of vacant posts in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B Ministry), its various media units, and institutions was 1,841 as on June 30, according to a government reply in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

The Hindu

Parliament monsoon session: How Rajya Sabha created two records

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha created two records on the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session which commenced on Thursday. In one record, 50% women have been appointed in the reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons while in the second the chair went digital.

The Times of India

Why notices under Rule 267 rained in Rajya Sabha on first day of monsoon session

NEW DELHI: It was quite obvious on Thursday morning itself that the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session will get disrupted over the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur. At least 12 MPs from eight opposition parties submitted notice under Rule 267 demanding suspension of business in…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons

For 1st time, Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates 4 women to panel of vice-chairpersons, giving equal representation. S. Phangnon Konyak 1st woman from Nagaland to be elected. Other members: P.T. Usha, BJD's Sulata Deo, NCP's Fauzia Khan, L. Hanumanthiah, Trinamool's Sukendu Shekhar Ray, BJP's Ghanshyam Tewari.

The Hindu

PIB’s fact-check unit has acted against more than 28,000 ‘fake news’ posts since Nov 2020: Thakur

The government’s fact checking body under the Press Information Bureau has taken action in 28,380 instances involving “fake news” on digital platforms between November 2020 and June this year, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said today in response to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha.

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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

Three BJP nominees elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP wins all 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, former legislator Babu Desai and Kshatriya face Kesridevsinh Zala elected unopposed.

The Hindu

BJP is rattled by Opposition and that’s why it is remembering NDA allies, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Having told the Parliament earlier that he alone can take on the entire Opposition, why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi getting more than 30 parties together, asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 17.

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 10, 2023 filed his nomination papers for elections to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls from Gujarat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday filed his nomination papers for elections to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.

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Rajya Sabha Election: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar files nomination papers in Gandhinagar

Jaishankar was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat in 2019, when he was inducted to the Union Cabinet. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

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

UCC will bind Bharat more effectively: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

“Any further delay in implementation of Uniform Civil Code will be corrosive of our values.”

The Hindu

At Opposition meet in Patna, AAP, Congress engage in war of words over Delhi Ordinance

After the meeting of Opposition parties in Patna, the AAP said it will be “difficult” to be part of such meetings in the future in which the Congress is a part, until the Congress agrees that all its MPs in Rajya Sabha will oppose the central government’s ordinance.

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Take action against Raut: Maharashtra Legislative Council Chief

He emphasised the need for appropriate action against Mr. Raut

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A parliamentary democracy or an executive democracy

The urgent question that must be asked is whether India can continue to be called a parliamentary democracy or whether it has become an executive democracy

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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:

The Times of India

New Parliament unveiling: Why opposition boycott did not bother BJP

NEW DELHI: In the historic moment of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the political parties got divided into two groups. Despite the principal opposition party Congress and 20 others boycotting the event, the odds were stacked in favour of the ruling…

The Hindu

BJP has made its disregard for Supreme Court verdict evident: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the recently issued Ordinance for control of services in the national capital reflects the lack of faith of the Narendra Modi government in the Supreme Court’s verdict.

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