Parliament highlights: Both houses adjourned till 11 am Thursday
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: The winter session of the Parliament begins today and continues till December 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the media on Wednesday ahead of the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament. The winter session of the Parliament begins today and continues till December 29. The session will have a total of 17 working days. Centre's agenda for the winter session of Parliament includes 16 new bills.
The Lok Sabha will pay tributes to members who passed away during the inter-session period, on the first day. Some of the bills slated for introduction in the Winter Session of Parliament are the Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 will seek to repeal redundant and obsolete laws.
Some of the other bills include the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2022.
The government's agenda also includes Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019.
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Dec 07, 2022 09:16 PM IST
Env min tables wild life (protection) bill in Rajya Sabha
Environment Minister Bupender Yadav on Wednesday tabled the Wild Life (Protection) Bill in the Rajya Sabha that seeks to include a dedicated framework to regulate or ban international trade of endangered species as well as permit certain traditional activities of communities living around forest areas, reported PTI.
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Dec 07, 2022 06:58 PM IST
Lok Sabha takes up debate on Anti Maritime Piracy Bill
A bill which seeks to formulate a law to deal with piracy in the international waters was taken up by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
The purpose of the Anti Maritime Piracy Bill is to enact a domestic anti-maritime piracy legislation in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), reported PTI.
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Dec 07, 2022 05:24 PM IST
'Ambassadors, and senior officials are in constant touch with Qatar's govt.'
This is a very sensitive case. Their interests are foremost in our minds. Ambassadors, and senior officials are in constant touch with Qatar's govt. We assure, they're our priority: EAM S Jaishankar on Ex-Navy officers in Qatar, reported ANI.
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Dec 07, 2022 04:36 PM IST
‘We have given support to the entirety of Sri Lanka’
We have given support to the entirety of Sri Lanka which also includes the Tamil community, Sinhalese community & people from all other communities. We haven't taken a communal approach in giving support to a neighbour in a serious economic situation: EAM S Jaishankar, reported ANI.
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Dec 07, 2022 03:24 PM IST
EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha. (Sansad TV ) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. This reflected India's long-standing relationship with Qatar which is home to 8.5 lakh India nationals: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha, reported ANI.
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Dec 07, 2022 03:19 PM IST
EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
President Murmu's first overseas visit was to The United Kingdom to attend funeral of Late Queen Elizabeth II. VP represented India at ASEAN Summit in Cambodia which elevated the India-ASEAN relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership: EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha, reported ANI.
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Dec 07, 2022 03:05 PM IST
Former Congress MP Ugrappa defends Bhasmasur' statement against PM Modi
Former Member of Parliament from Karnataka, and senior Congress leader VS Ugrappa, on Wednesday, defended his statement in which he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "Bhasmasur", reported PTI.
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Dec 07, 2022 01:46 PM IST
Winter Session Of Parliament 2022: Updates
Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha said, "My special thanks to the PM for his concern for the marginalised. It is a grace for the nation that our President belongs to tribal community. It is a great honour for the tribal community. A son of a farmer is now the Vice President."
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Dec 07, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Winter Session Of Parliament 2022: Rajya Sabha adjourned for 1 hour
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Dec 07, 2022 01:24 PM IST
‘You won’t miss court in parliament’: PM Modi’s warm welcome for VP Dhankhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a warm welcome to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha who was officiated as the chairman of the upper house on Wednesday with the start of the winter session in parliament. Referring to the Vice President’s three-decades long career in courts, PM Modi said: “I can confidently tell you... you would not miss the court here”. As a wave of laughter followed among members of the upper house, he added: “In Rajya Sabha, there are many members here who you have met in Supreme Court.” Read more
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Dec 07, 2022 12:54 PM IST
Winter Session Of Parliament 2022: Updates
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Dec 07, 2022 12:25 PM IST
Winter Session Of Parliament 2022: Updates
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Dec 07, 2022 11:45 AM IST
Winter Session Of Parliament 2022: Lok Sabha adjourns till noon
Lok Sabha proceedings were on Wednesday adjourned till 12 noon after paying glowing tributes to sitting MP and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and eight former members who died in recent months.
As soon as the House met at 11 am on the first day of the winter session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condoled the death of Yadav and the former MPs, and said their contributions to society would be remembered forever.
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Dec 07, 2022 11:16 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: PM Modi's appreciation for president Droupadi Murmu, former president Ramnath Kovin
PM Modi said, “Our respected President Droupadi Murmu Ji hails from a tribal community. Before her, our former President Ramnath Kovind belongs to the marginalised sections of society and now, our Vice President is a Kisan Putra. Our VP also has great knowledge of legal matters.”
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Dec 07, 2022 11:10 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: PM Modi to Rajya Sabha chairman Jadeep Dhankhar
PM Modi in his address said, "I congratulate Chairman on behalf of this House as well as the nation. You've reached this stage while going ahead in life amid struggles, it's an inspiration for several people in the country. You are gracing this august post in the House."
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Dec 07, 2022 11:07 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Vice President Jadeep Dhankhar officiated as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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Dec 07, 2022 11:04 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Parliament in session
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Dec 07, 2022 10:57 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Updates
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Dec 07, 2022 10:34 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: PM Modi talks on G20 Summit presidency
PM Modi said, “This G20 Summit isn't just a diplomatic event, it's an opportunity to display India's capability before the world. Such a large country, mother of democracy, such diversity, such capability-it's an opportunity for world to know India &for India to show its capability to world.”
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Dec 07, 2022 10:32 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: PM Modi on importance of the session
PM Modi in his address said, “It's the first day of Winter Session. This is important because we met before 15th August. 75 years of Independence completed on 15th Aug and we are going ahead in Azadi ka Amrit Kaal. We are meeting at a time when India has received the opportunity to preside over the G20.”
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Dec 07, 2022 10:30 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: PM Modi on G20 presidency
Ahead of winter session of parliament PM Modi said, “The manner in which India has made a space in global community, the manner in which expectations with India have risen & the manner in which India is increasing its participation on global platform, at a time like this, India receiving the G20 Presidency is a huge opportunity.”
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Dec 07, 2022 10:28 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Updates from PM Modi's address
PM Modi says this is a crucial session for the parliament as the winter session begins.
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Dec 07, 2022 10:21 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Updates
Opposition leaders' meeting underway in Parliament in Chamber of Opposition. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss the strategy for the Winter Session. TMC is also participating in the meeting.
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Dec 07, 2022 09:43 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: 15 obituaries listed in parliament business
The winter session will start with 15 obituaries of deceased lawmakers listed in both houses. Lok Sabha will adjourn for an hour post-reading of the obituary today. Opposition MPs, led by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have requested Speaker to adjourn the House for half the day as a mark of respect to veteran politician and sitting MP Mulayam Singh Yadav who passed away this year.
Besides Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Obituary list includes the names of one sitting Loksabha member, eight former Lok Sabha members, and six Rajya Sabha members.
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Dec 07, 2022 08:57 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Updates
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Dec 07, 2022 08:48 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: A first for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Today, the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, is the first day for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to officiate on the Chair of Rajya Sabha.
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Dec 07, 2022 08:33 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Lok Sabha speaker chairs meeting of Business Advisory Committee
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya paints party symbol on walls of houses, triggers row
Demanding action against the Bengaluru South MP, the BNP said: “Why, despite being aware of BJP leader Tejasvi Surya painting BJP logo on city walls, has BBMP not initiated any action against him”
Jarkiholi’s charges show frustration: Shivakumar
On the demand made by Jarkiholi to CM Basavaraj Bommai and home minister Arga Jnanendra to get the episode investigated by the CBI, Shivakumar said: “Let them get it investigated by whichever agency they want. I do not want to comment. Right now my focus is on the political fight at the polls”
Budget met expectations of state, says CM; Cong counters
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar said that the union budget gave Karnataka nothing even though Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was representing the state in the parliament
HT interview: Perception about UP changing... focus on development-oriented programmes, says Yogi
The buzzwords in Uttar Pradesh (UP) today are investment and industrialisation
15 cops injured in Jallikattu protests, police begin probe
After the protesters — mostly belonging to Gobasandiram area in the district — started pelting stones on the police and vandalising the government vehicles, the Tamil Nadu police had to resort to water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse the mob.
Pregnant woman, husband die after vehicle catches fire
Three other occupants of the vehicle, who were sitting at the rear, managed to escape following the intervention of local residents.
No record of AIADMK’s general council meeting that expelled OPS, EC tells SC
The director (law) of the ECI, Vijay Kumar Pandey, in the affidavit filed on February 1 stated that bye-laws dated last July “were not taken on record by the answering respondent as the same is under challenge, including the manner and the processing which the amendments were passed in the said meeting, in a number of litigations and counter litigations.”
Foreigners can also move Indian courts in domestic abuse case, says Madras HC
The husband had contended that he had obtained an ex-parte decree for divorce as well as custody of their adolescent twin boys from the Circuit Court in Farifax County in the USA.
SC junks plea to stop candidates from contesting from two seats
Candidates may contest from different seats due to a variety of reasons, noted the bench, adding: “Whether this would further the course of democracy is up to the parliament...absent any manifest arbitrariness in the said provision, we cannot strike it down.”
2.3 million trees to be cut for mega infra projects in country: Centre
Around 2.3 million trees have been proposed to be removed to make way for mega infrastructure projects in the country, the Union environment minister informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Beyond The News: Boost to tech ties key takeaway of NSA Ajit Doval’s visit
NSA Doval was able to leverage the global strategic relationship with US into enhancing Indian capacity and capability-building rather than merely creating diplomatic space.
Chidambaram gets front-row seat in Rajya Sabha
Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram has been allotted a seat in the front row in the latest reshuffle of sitting arrangements in Rajya Sabha.
Will enter Lok Sabha poll arena with mandir, new India: Yogi Adityanath
The chief minister said he was confident that the event will change the perception of Uttar Pradesh, make it an investment hub, and fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development goals
Keep focus on Budget, stay away from Adani row: BJP to party leaders
The BJP leadership has asked party leaders to focus on highlighting the welfare aspects of the Union Budget and not get sidetracked by the controversy over the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani Group.
Hindenburg report on Adani: Opposition plans joint attack on govt with focus on SBI, LIC
More than 20 Opposition parties on Thursday decided to raise the crisis surrounding the Adani Group during the debate on the President’s speech scheduled to begin on February 13.
