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‘No compensation for victims, surveillance state’: Opposition MPs on Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishaw tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha today amid concerns by the opposition about the rights to privacy and information.

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Bizarre to ask me to apologise in Modi surname case, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi, who has approached the Supreme Court for a stay of his conviction in a criminal defamation case based on Purnesh Modi’s complaint, said it was slanderous to call him arrogant only because he had refused to apologise. The Congress leader said the criminal process and the consequences of…

The Hindu

Vast gap between Modi government’s global talk and domestic walk on environment: Jairam Ramesh on passage of Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday registered a strong objection to the passage of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill in Parliament and said it reflects the mindset of the Narendra Modi government as a vast gap exists between its global talk and domestic walk on environment.

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Govt allotted 40% of publicity funds of ministries to Central Bureau of Communication: I&B ministry

The finance ministry has placed 40 percent of the publicity budget of 12 ministries or departments with the Central Bureau of Communication under the ministry of information and broadcasting, the government has told the Lok Sabha.

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Lok Sabha passes bill that will enable digital birth certificates

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that paves the way for digital birth certificates

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BJD support for contentious Delhi Ordinance assures Bill’s passage in Rajya Sabha

In a boost to the NDA government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) declared its support for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, a decision that will impact the Bill’s ease of passage in the Rajya Sabha. The BJD also said it will also vote against…

The Hindu

Explained | What will the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?

On August 1, the highly controversial Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 was set to be debated in the Rajya Sabha. Earlier in June, the Bill had been passed by the Lok Sabha with almost no debate. Broadly, the Bill seeks to restrict the conservation scope of the Act to only…

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Film fraternity welcomes the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha last week, was approved by the Lok Sabha on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members

Union Government tabled the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace an ordinance related to the control of services in the national capital.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha debate on no-confidence motion on August 8, PM Modi to reply on August 10

The Lok Sabha will debate the no-confidence between August 8 and 10, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to reply to the Opposition-sponsored move on the last day.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha to take up discussion on no-confidence motion from August 8 to 10

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha will start a debate on the opposition group INDIA's no-confidence motion against the Modi government on August 8. The debate will continue for 3 days.

The Times of India

Modi’s Jan Vishwas Bill gives the pharmaceutical industry a get-out-of-jail card

The Jan Vishwas Bill, which was recently passed by the Lok Sabha, has provoked a controversy regarding its implications for public health in India. This after the government put out a rather misleading press release in response to claims that one of us made on Twitter.

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Delhi services Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on August 1

A Bill that is set to replace the Delhi services Ordinance designating the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) as the authority who will have the final say on the postings and transfer of all bureaucrats serving under the Delhi government will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 1.

The Hindu

How can ministers move legislation on policy matters when no-confidence motion is pending, asks Manish Tewari

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday questioned the Narendra Modi government over moving legislation and substantive business on policy matters such as the statutory resolution for increasing the import duty on LPG after Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has admitted the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition and…

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Lok Sabha clears Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Lok Sabha on July 31, 2023, passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, days after the draft law was cleared by the Rajya Sabha. The Bill provides for fining and imprisoning people who record movies inside cinemas. It also expands the number of age ratings available to the Central Board…

The Times of India

There should be no disruptions in Lok Sabha, state assemblies: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Sunday likened Lok Sabha and state legislatures as temples of democracy and said there should be no disruptions of proceedings.

The Hindu

All Bills passed after admission of no-trust motion are constitutionally suspect, says Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari claimed that all Bills passed after the no-confidence motion was admitted in the Lok Sabha are “constitutionally suspect”.

The Hindu

Manipur government let strife go out of control: INDIA

A delegation of 21 MPs from the opposition bloc INDIA reached Imphal earlier in the day and then teams from the delegation flew to Churachandpur in two helicopter flights. Read more on The Hindu

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Lok Sabha passes 6 bills after no-confidence motion accepted, opposition cries foul

NEW DELHI: The government and the opposition are slogging it out in the Lok Sabha over the issue of passage of bills after the acceptance of no-confidence motion in the House.

The Hindu

Debate on Delhi services Bill likely on July 31

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill will replace the Ordinance promulgated by the Centre on May 19.

The Hindu

Disquiet in Opposition over Sharad Pawar sharing stage with PM Modi

At a meeting of INDIA constituents in Parliament on Friday, many leaders flagged NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar’s scheduled event in Pune on August 1 where he will share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Defeat Bills on floor of House, Pralhad Joshi tells Opposition

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi challenged the Opposition members in the Lok Sabha to defeat government Bills on the floor of the House if they believe they have the numbers to do so. Though there is no official word on no-confidence motion, sources indicated the debate could start by next…

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Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar holds meeting with Opposition leaders to end deadlock in House

Amid the disruptions in the Rajya Sabha over the Manipur issue and the Opposition's demand for the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday held a meeting with leaders of all Opposition parties to discuss the proceedings of the House to…

The Hindu

Four-laning of road from Villupuram to Nagapattinam via Puducherry to be completed by 2025: Nitin Gadkari

The four-laning of the road connecting Villupuram and Nagapattinam via Puducherry, will be completed by January 2025, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has informed the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu

Explained | Proposed amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act

The Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 26. We examine what changes are proposed by it and how it may impact the Indian population at large.

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