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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

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over ‘breach of privilege’

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended on Friday from the Rajya Sabha for “breach of privilege” after complaints of ‘fraud’. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, wrapping up the monsoon session which witnessed several disruptions over the Manipur violence issue. Read further on Dynamite News.

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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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Government lists Bill in Rajya Sabha to regulate appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The government has listed a Bill for introduction in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.

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Opposition, government continue to battle over rules in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha functioned for 36 minutes on Thursday morning, spending a significant time debating the rule under which a discussion on Manipur should be held but adjourned without any consensus.

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Mansukh Mandaviya to move Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya would move the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday for consideration and passage to amend the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Read further on Dynamite news .

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AAP's Raghav Chadha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha seeking discussion on Manipur

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday gave a suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RS passes four Bills, including data protection Bill, in Opposition’s absence

The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill. The four Bills were discussed and passed after the Opposition walked out demanding a discussion on Manipur violence.

The Hindu

Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules

The debate on Manipur is unlikely to be held in the Rajya Sabha, with both sides sticking to their respective positions, though according to sources, the govt. will try to push through a debate on Friday, the last day of the session

The Hindu

Kejriwal thanks former PM Manmohan Singh for support on Delhi Services Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday thanked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for their support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite news.

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Kejriwal writes to Kharge, Rahul Gandhi thanks them for supporting Delhi Services Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi for their support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Morning Digest | Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles; Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats, and more

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Falling short: On the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Digital Data Protection Bill 2023 must be thoroughly discussed and its discrepancies ironed out in the Rajya Sabha

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Parliament proceedings | Women occupy Chair, secretariat table for a brief period in the Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a special moment for a brief period when the chair and the secretariat table were all managed by women and a woman MP was speaking in the House

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Don’t take coercive steps on power dues iussue: HC to Centre

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Defeat in Delhi Services Bill is a moral victory, says Opposition

Opposition bloc stands united in Delhi government Bill vote, falls short by 29 votes; Opposition sees it as a moral victory, first time crossing 100-mark in Rajya Sabha division.

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With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

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Rajya Sabha passes Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief or Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them

INDIA parties submit privilege motion against Leader of House Piyush Goyal for calling them "traitors". Uproar in House, demand apology. Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha due to refusal of discussion on Manipur and apology. Piyush Goyal takes back words, Chairman to remove unparliamentary remarks from records.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: PM Modi-led govt to face no-confidence motion; Rahul Gandhi likely to open debate

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose parliamentary membership was restored on Monday, is likely to open the discussion on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services Bill, with support of 131 MPs

Rajya Sabha passed Govt. of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill on August 7, four days after Lok Sabha cleared it. Bill seeks to ensure corruption-free, pro-people governance in Delhi. Opposition moved amendments, proposal to send it to select committee, both voted against.

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Parliament proceedings | Congress MP Rajni Patil’s reinstatement leads to war of words in Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Rajni Patil was reinstated, nearly six months after she was suspended for allegedly video recording and publishing visuals from the Rajya Sabha

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‘Draconian, deeply distressing’: Editors Guild flags concerns in Press & Registration of Periodicals Bill

The Editors Guild is “deeply concerned” by some of the “draconian provisions” of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 3.

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil’s suspension revoked

Rajya Sabha Privilege Committee proposed reinstatement of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, suspended for four months for reportedly circulating video shot inside House. Committee found her guilty of breach of privilege, but ruled her suspension so far should be deemed as punishment. Congress members had protested decision.

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