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"Came as a surprise": BJP's Raja Devendra Pratap Singh on RS nomination from Chhattisgarh

Raja Devendra Pratap Singh, who has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Chhattisgarh, on Sunday said the decision took him by 'surprise'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliamentary affairs: On the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha

The last five years have been unprecedented in Indian parliamentary history

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High productivity in both houses with three bills passed in each

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BRS MLCs lodge complaint over CM’s remarks on council, its members

Three BRS members of the Legislative Council — S. Vani Devi, M.S. Prabhakar Rao and Deshapathi Srinivas — submitted separate representations to Chairman of the Upper House Gutha Sukender Reddy on January 9 to refer the matter of “objectionable remarks” made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy against the council…

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Parliament proceedings | Turbulent winter session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

The 2023 winter session of Parliament saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs, and the disqualification of Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra from the Lok Sabha.

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Rajya Sabha Chairman revokes suspension of AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Chadha was suspended from the Upper House on August 11 this year for "breach of privilege" after complaints. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha ends suspension of AAP MP Raghav Chadha after privilege panel’s report

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revoked AAP MP Raghav Chadha's suspension after a Motion moved by BJP MP G.V.L. Narsimha Rao. Mr. Chadha thanked the Supreme Court and the Rajya Sabha Chairman for intervening and revoking his suspension

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SC notice on AAP MP Raghav Chadha’s challenge to his indefinite suspension from Rajya Sabha

The Supreme Court on Monday issued formal notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on a petition by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, who has challenged his “indefinite suspension” from the Upper House. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud sought a response from the…

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SC to hear AAP leader Raghav Chadha’s plea against ‘indefinite’ suspension from Rajya Sabha

On August 11, a motion was passed in the Rajya Sabha after it was moved by Leader of the House Piyush Goyal, who sought action against the AAP leader for including the names of some members of the Upper House without their consent in a proposed select committee for the…

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Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously

Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and its six clauses were passed with all 214 members present in the Upper House voting in favour of them.

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King Charles calls for climate action in historic address to French Senate

The King’s speech was the first by a British monarch to the Upper House of the French Parliament

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Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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Three nominated MLCs take oath in Karnataka

Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot had cleared the nomination of three members to the Upper House of the Karnataka legislature a few days ago.

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Four senior Ministers oppose Karnataka govt. recommending nomination of ex-ED officer Sudham Das to Legislative Council

Even though the Karnataka government has recommended the name of the former Enforcement Directorate officer H.P. Sudham Das for the Legislative Council seat under the nomination category, four senior Dalit Ministers have strongly objected to his nomination to the Upper House.Home Minister G. Parameshwara, Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Food…

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Raghav Chadha changes his social media bio after suspension from Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, who was suspended from Rajya Sabha for "breach of privilege" after complaints of 'fraud', changed his bio on X (formally known as Twitter) to ‘Suspended Member of Parliament, India.’ 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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Rajya Sabha disrupted, Derek O’Brien escapes suspension

Piyush Goyal moved a motion for Derek O’Brien’s suspension “for continuously disturbing the proceedings of the House, disobeying the Chair and continuously creating disturbance in the House.”

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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Services Bill; Home Ministry seeks eighth extension to frame CAA rules, and more

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Opposition pulls all stops, crosses 100 mark in division in RS on Delhi Services Bill

Opposition falls short in Delhi Bill vote, but sees it as psychological victory; INDIA coalition stands united; first time Opposition bloc crosses 100 mark in Rajya Sabha; Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren, Bashistha Narain Singh were present.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passes in Lok Sabha; govt. shrugs off exemptions

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha; sets out requirements for firms collecting data online, with exceptions for Govt & law enforcement. Bill amends RTI Act, 2005 to remove public interest exemptions on disclosing personal info. Govt dismissed concerns around surveillance & RTI. Bill harmonises RTI Act…

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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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Morning Digest | ITLF leaders to meet Amit Shah amid fresh clashes in Manipur; armed men damage shops of Muslims in Haryana’s Panipat, and more

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Delhi services Bill | Be present in Rajya Sabha, Congress issues whip to its members

Jairam Ramesh issued the three-lined Whip saying that “very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday.”

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Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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Explained | Why is the Opposition insisting on a debate about Manipur under Rule 267?

Opposition want the Rajya Sabha Chairman to invoke Rule 267 to suspend business and debate Manipur in the Upper House. Read The Hindu explainer on provisions of Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook and what is the controversy over it.

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