Monsoon Session Of Parliament
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With 3 amendments in Triple Talaq Bill, Govt looks for headway in Rajya Sabha today
India | Aug 10, 2018, 08:09 AM ISTWhile the proposed law will remain "non-bailable'', the accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail. Under a non-bailable law, bail cannot be granted by police at the police station itself.
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election: Blow to Congress, BJD-TRS to support NDA
Politics | Aug 09, 2018, 11:22 AM ISTRajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election: Blow to Congress, BJD-TRS to support NDA
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YSR Congress will not take part in Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election
Politics | Aug 09, 2018, 11:22 AM ISTYSR Congress will not take part in Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election
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Harivansh: From Rs 500 as first salary to Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman post
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:46 AM ISTBorn on June 30, 1956 in Uttar Pradesh Balia in a middle class family, Harivansh is a post-graduate in Economics from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election: Arun Jaitley likely to participate after four-month long break
India | Aug 09, 2018, 12:21 PM ISTJaitley had stepped aside as the finance minister in May to undergo a kidney transplant. The charge was then handed over to Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.
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Few are those who dare speak in learned hall, says newly-elected RS Dy Chairman Harivansh
Elections | Aug 09, 2018, 01:46 PM ISTRajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election: I congratulate Harivansh ji on behalf of the whole house. He has been blessed with the talent of writing. He was also a favourite of former PM Chandra Shekhar ji: PM Modi
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Monsoon Session: Venkaiah Naidu rebukes Rajya Sabha members over thin attendance
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:20 AM ISTRajya Sabha has a total strength of 245. Majority of the members are required to be present when an amendment to the Constitution is passed.
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election: Congress fields BK Hariprasad against NDA's Harivansh
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:21 AM ISTThe election for the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman is expected to between a candidate from the NDA and a Congress nominee, backed by other opposition parties.
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election: Nitish Kumar seeks TRS support
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:21 AM ISTThe TRS chief told Kumar that a decision will be taken only after consultation with the party leaders.
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman to be elected on August 9
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:21 AM ISTThe post of deputy chairman has been laying vacant after the retirement of PJ Kurien in July.
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Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to discuss SC/ST bill, OBC bill
India | Aug 06, 2018, 09:37 AM ISTTwo crucial bills are up for discussion in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament today as Lok Sabha will discuss the contentious SC/ST bill and Rajya Sabha is up for discussion on OBC Bill.
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Monsoon session: Rajya Sabha to take up OBC bill for discussion
India | Aug 06, 2018, 09:02 AM ISTThe proposed legislation seeks to grant the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status on a par with National Commissions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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Lok Sabha passes Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2018 for stringent anti-rape laws
India | Jul 30, 2018, 09:05 PM ISTThe bill provides for stringent punishment including death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12 years.
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Modi Govt spent over Rs 1,600 cr on TV ads in last three fiscal years: I&B
Lifestyle | Jul 26, 2018, 09:51 PM ISTThe expenditure incurred on advertisements issued on behalf of various ministries and departments by the Bureau of Outreach and Communication through the electronic media.
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PM changed 4 defence ministers in 4 years to keep details of Rafale deal secret: Rahul Gandhi
National | Jul 24, 2018, 09:06 PM ISTThe fresh attack by Gandhi comes hours after filed gave notices for breach of privilege against PM Modi and Defence Minister Sitharaman in Lok Sabha for “misleading” the House on the Rafale deal issue.
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Govt banned 19,000 NGOs from receiving foreign funds since 2011
India | Jul 24, 2018, 07:15 PM ISTRegistration of 18,864 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registered associations and institutions have been cancelled from 2011 till now and they have been barred from receiving foreign funds, the House was informed.
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Government agenda gets a push; 6 bills introduced, 2 passed in LS
Jul 24, 2018, 04:14 PM ISTLok Sabha elections 2019: Five of the six bills introduced in the Lok Sabha will replace the ordinances brought by the Narendra Modi government earlier this year.
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Defence budget as percentage of GDP appears on decline due to high economic growth: Govt
India | Jul 23, 2018, 10:33 PM ISTIn the Union budget, the government had allocated Rs 2.95 lakh crore to defence forces which is estimated to be around 1.58 per cent of the country's GDP. A separate allocation of Rs 1.08 lakh crore was set aside for defence pensions.
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Monsoon Session: Congress to move privilege motion against PM Modi, Sitharaman over Rafale deal
India | Jul 23, 2018, 01:46 PM ISTThe BJP rivals were leaving no stone unturned to criticise the government over various mob lynching incidents reported from across the country.
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'Important day in parliamentary democracy, India watching us closely': PM Modi ahead of no-trust vote
India | Jul 20, 2018, 08:41 AM ISTModi, who is expected to comfortably sail through the trust vote, also hoped for a constructive and disruption free debate.