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Monsoon session Highlights: Bill for stringent punishment in rape cases introduced in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed session on Monday after a motion of no-confidence against the Narendra Modi government was expectedly defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday.A bill that provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below 12 years, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed that Iran overtook Saudi Arabia to be the second largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during the first three months of current fiscal.
6:17pm IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day.
6:08 pm IST
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
The Lower House of the Parliament was adjourned for the day.
6:00pm IST
National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill passed
Lok Sabha passes the National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017.
5:35pm IST
Groundwater in Sterlite plant area contaminated beyond permissible limits: Govt
A study by a central agency in the area around the Sterlite Copper plant in Tamil Nadu has indicated groundwater contamination with heavy metals beyond permissible limits, the Centre said.
5:33pm IST
No proposal to make it mandatory for students to go for military education: Govt
Minister of state for defence, Subhash Bhamre, said there is no proposal to make it mandatory for students to undergo military education for three years after clearing class 12, in a written response to a question in Rajya Sabha.
5:27pm IST
Culture Ministry received around Rs 9 cr as CSR from 2015 to 2017
Culture Ministry has received more than Rs nine crore from the private sector as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) between 2015 and 2017.
5:14pm IST
Iran becomes India’s No. 2 oil supplier, ahead of Saudi Arabia
Iran overtook Saudi Arabia to be the second largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during the first three months of current fiscal, says oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
5:09pm IST
Bill for stringent punishment in rape cases introduced in LS
A bill that provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below 12 years, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
5:05pm IST
Apple manufacturing iPhone models in Bengaluru
Technology major Apple has started making certain models of iPhone in Bengaluru through a contract manufacturer, minister of state for commerce and industry CR Chaudhary said in a written reply to Lok Sabha informed the Parliament.
5:02pm IST
Natural rubber imports increases
Minister of state for commerce and industry CR Chaudhary says natural rubber imports increased from 3.60 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 4.69 lakh tonnes in 2017-18.
5:00pm IST
Natural rubber production declines
Natural rubber production declined to 6.94 lakh tonnes in 2017-18 from 7.74 lakh tonnes in 2013-14. On the other hand, consumption of natural rubber increased from 9.81 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 11.11 lakh tonnes in 2017-18, minister of state for commerce and industry CR Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
4:50pm IST
Govt using CBI, ED for vendetta: Cong
Congress leader Anand Sharma accuses the government of misusing central probe agencies like the CBI and ED for “targeted political vendetta”, leading to an atmosphere of “distrust, fear, and terror” in the country.
4:31pm IST
Send monuments bill to select panel: Congress, Oppn parties
Congress and other opposition parties demanded that a bill to amend the Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act be sent to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha, even as the government sought its early passage.
4:30pm IST
Bill introduced in LS to change classification of MSMEs
A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday seeking to change the classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from that based on “investment in plant and machinery/equipment” to “annual turnover”.
4:17pm IST
RS members can now submit notices for discussion though app
Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu announces that Rajya Sabha members will now be able to raise their issues by submitting online applications and notices.
The secure e-Notices application can be used to submit online notices for raising issues under rules for Question Hour, Zero Hour, Special Mention, Calling Attention and Short Duration Discussion, he said when the House met for the day.
4:15 pm IST
Culture Ministry digitised 2.83 crore pages of 2.96 lakh manuscripts: Min
Union Culture Ministry has digitised 2.83 crore pages of 2.96 lakh manuscripts and published 44 rare manuscripts through its National Mission for Manuscripts project, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha.
4:05pm IST
Negotiable Instruments Amend Bill passed in LS
Lok Sabha passes the Negotiable Instruments Amend Bill.
3:58pm IST
New commission to replace UGC will be autonomous: Javadekar
Human Resource Development minister Prakash Javadekar says the new body to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) will be autonomous with two separate wings -- one for regulatory functions and the other for providing grants to higher education institutions.
3:35pm IST
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017 moved in RS
Minister of State Mansukh L Mandaviya moves The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill,2017 in Rajya Sabha.
3:30pm IST
No proposal to control social media: Govt
In a written reply, minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said, “There is no proposal in the ministry to control social media.
3:00pm IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad introduces Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in Rajya Sabha
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduces The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in Rajya Sabha. The Bill, amending the Specific Relief Act, 1963, was passed by the Lok Sabha in March during the Budget session.
2:30pm IST
Kiren Rijiju on lynchings
Indian Government has sent strong advisories to all the state governments and lynching issue has been taken up very seriously, no leniency in terms of action will be there: MoS Home Kiren Rijiju.
1:35pm IST
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:05pm following ruckus around Alwar lynching
A ruckus in the Lok Sabha after the Alwar lynching was raised. House adjourned till 2:05pm.
1:30pm IST
Congress to move privilege motion against defence minister
Congress to move privilege motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Rafael issue, reports ANI.
1:10pm IST
Pappu Yadav raises shelter home rape case
Madhepura (Bihar) MP Pappu Yadav raises Muzaffarpur Shelter Home rape issue in Lok Sabha, demands CBI inquiry.
12:30pm IST
Bill to amend Insolvency Code introduced in Lok Sabha
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018 was introduced by interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal and seeks to replace the ordinance brought by the government earlier this year.
12:05pm IST
Anti-Trafficking Bill to be discussed today
Parliament is scheduled to discuss the Anti-Trafficking Bill in its session today. The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill was introduced in the monsoon session of the Lok Sabha on July 18, 2018, by Maneka Gandhi, the Minister for Women and Child Development.
11:37am IST
No option rather than to protest, says TDP
We had been moving the no confidence motion for entire second half of budget session, finally the discussion took place but PM didn’t bother to answer any of our question,we heard same statements,so nothing has changed for us, no option rather than to protest:TDP MP Jayadev Galla
11:27am IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:00 noon after uproar in the house on Anand Sharma’s comment on Central Investigation agencies
11:20am IST
Congress MPs from Punjab protest
Congress MPs from Punjab protest over unemployment in front of Parliament.
11:13am IST
TDP MPs protest outside Parliament
TDP MPs protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament over special category status to Andhra Pradesh and implementation of AP re-organizing Act.
11:10am IST
BJP MP submits notice for suspension of Rajya Sabha
BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe gives notice for suspension of business in Rajya Sabha today to take up the issue of flood and other natural calamities due to heavy rain in several parts of country. pic.twitter.com/Y7qfWPHzQx
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2018
11:06am IST
TDP to discuss on AP Re-organisation Act
TDP MP YS Chowdary has given notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to discuss AP Re-organisation Act.
11:05am IST
Congress on incidents of cow vigilantism
The government is encouraging such incidents in the country. This government does not want the situation in the country to improve. We will raise the issue in the Parliament today: Mallikarjun Kharge.
