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Appointment of CEC, EC | Supreme Court refuses to stay new law; issues notice for hearing in April

The Supreme Court on January 12 declined to stay a new law which brushed aside an apex court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

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Planned disruptions detrimental to democracy, says Birla; bats for tough measures when the dignity of House is compromised

Lok Sabha Speaker said that planned disruptions are detrimental to the spirit of democracy and incidents of compromising the dignity of the House call for tough measures

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Delhi High Court tells Mahua Moitra to approach Directorate of Estates in government accommodation case

Delhi High Court asks Mahua Moitra to move representation to Directorate of Estates for permission to retain government accommodation.

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Allotment cancellation: Mohua Moitra withdraws her plea, High Court asks to approach concerned authorities

The Delhi High Court on Thursday disposed of the petition of former TMC MP Mohua Moitra as her counsel withdrew the plea challenging the cancellation of government allotment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahua Moitra fails to get interim relief from Supreme Court over Lok Sabha ouster

Supreme Court seeks reply from Lok Sabha Secretary General on TMC leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea from Lower House.

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Supreme Court seeks response from Lok Sabha Secretariat on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Secretary General of Lok Sabha to file a response to a plea of Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Centre wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan to avoid suspension: TMC's O'Brien

Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for protesting against security breach; Derek O'Brien takes jibe at govt, mentions MPs facing allegations of misconduct.

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Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to injunct the implementation of a new law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Gopal Singh plea asked the court to implement an “independent and transparent system of selection, constituting a neutral and independent selection…

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Year in Review | How did India’s Opposition fare in 2023?

Opposition faced expulsion, mass suspension from Parliament & unsuccessfully tried to oust Modi govt. via no-trust vote in 2023. Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra, INDIA coalition & no-confidence motion against Modi govt. were significant events.

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Parliament since 2004: A saga of disruption and lack of deliberation | Data

Historical data reveals disruptions peaked during the 15th Lok Sabha (2009-2014), with over 50% of sitting hours lost, mostly attributed to the BJP as the principal opposition. The Rajya Sabha experienced over 40% time loss due to disruptions during the same period.

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Year in Review | How India’s political landscape transformed in 2023

Yearender 2023: The year 2023 marks a significant chapter for India's political parties, with the five state polls and general elections just months away. Here’a a look at how India’s political landscape changed over several elections and the shift in power.

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Law of numbers: On the winter session and a low in India’s parliamentary democracy

The winter session of Parliament that was adjourned sine die marked a new low in India’s parliamentary democracy

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Congress slams BJP MP Simha, says he's 'running away' from questions on Parliament security breach

Parliament security breach: BJP MP Pratap Simha on Sunday said people will ultimately decide whether he was a patriot or a traitor during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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Mysuru MP Pratap Simha says voters of Kodagu and Mysuru will decide whether he’s a patriot or traitor

MP Pratap Simha awaits verdict from Kodagu and Mysuru voters in 2024 Lok Sabha elections on whether he is a patriot or traitor.

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Three new laws give the govt sweeping powers over journalism, internet, entertainment

Three new legislations give the union government power to censor news content, imperil encrypted communication, make it easier to shut down the internet, and intercept communications with minimal accountability.

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Unemployment remains a concern in India post-pandemic | Data

Unemployment remains a concern post-pandemic: The security breach in Parliament has put the focus on the employment situation in the country, where the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) has been the lowest since 2016-17

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Morning Digest | Under new law, doctors face two years of imprisonment for death due to negligence; Modi promised corrective measures for ‘serious’ security breach at Parliament, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 22, 2023

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Parliament passes Bill simplifying registration of periodicals

Parliament passed a Bill on Thursday to make the process of allotment of title and registration of periodicals simple and simultaneous through an online system without the requirement of any physical interface.

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Modi promised corrective measures for ‘serious’ security breach at Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks at the customary meeting over tea with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and leaders of different political parties at the end of the session.

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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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Under new law, doctors face two years of imprisonment for death due to negligence

Amended Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill prescribes maximum 2-year imprisonment for medical negligence cases, lower than other cases; however, Home Minister Amit Shah had told Lok Sabha that doctors were exempted from prosecution in such cases

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‘Modi wants no one to speak’: Opposition protests 146 MPs’ suspension

The opposition leaders suspended by the Parliament – a total of 146 now – held a protest rally from the Parliament House to Vijay Chowk today against the mass suspensions.

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Parliament proceedings | Three more MPs suspended, total at 146 as Opposition’s protest over mass suspension continues

Parliament suspends 3 more Congress MPs for misconduct, adding to the total of 143 suspended MPs.

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Parliament gives nod to bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs

The Lok Sabha passes a Bill to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha.

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Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

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