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Parliament proceedings | Finance Minister terms Opposition’s refusal to discuss Manipur under Rule 176 in Rajya Sabha as ‘running away’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the Opposition’s refusal to discuss Manipur in Parliament, despite a discussion being listed in the Rajya Sabha

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Centre says it is for States involved to arrive at a consensus on Godavari-Cauvery link project

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, stated this in response to a question raised by MP M. Thambidurai in the Rajya Sabha; the project envisages the transfer of surplus water of the Godavari river from the Inchampalli dam Telengana to the Grand Anicut, near Thanjavur, on the Cauvery

The Hindu

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…

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At least 44% of rural households in ST areas yet to get tap water connection: Centre

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel said 1.2 crore out of 2.17 crore (55.3%) rural tribal households have tap water connection.

The Hindu

CPI(M) MP writes to RS Chairperson, Lok Sabha Speaker against tabling of IT panel report

Citing rules guiding the two Houses, CPI(M) John Brittas said in his letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker that parliamentary standing committees are explicitly prohibited from examining any bills that have not been referred to them by either the Rajya Sabha Chairman or the Lok Sabha…

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Let Siddaramaiah accept caste census report, implement internal reservation: A. Narayanaswamy

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanswamy, whose recent response in the Rajya Sabha over internal reservation among the Scheduled Castes (SCs) caused a stir, on Saturday hit back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who had said the Minister’s response had exposed the “lies and hypocrisy” of…

The Hindu

Explained | The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill’s proposal to check piracy of films, revamp age-based certification

The Hindu explains provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it proposes to check piracy.

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Nitish Kumar has not closed doors for talks with BJP, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not closed the doors for talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between Dhankhar, Derek O’Brien

The Rajya Sabha functioned for less than 30 minutes on July 28 and was abruptly adjourned for the day after an altercation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien.

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

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…

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After claiming internal reservation as BJP achievement in Karnataka, Union Minister says matter is sub-judice

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy made the startling claim in the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the Union Government is considering a constitutional amendment to allow Karnataka to provide internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs).

The Hindu

Women’s quota Bill requires careful consideration and consensus, govt. tells Rajya Sabha

In a written reply to a question, Mr. Meghwal said the Union government is committed to gender justice.

The Hindu

Opposition MPs to visit Manipur this weekend

Opposition MPs to visit Manipur to assess situation; protest PM Modi's failure to address issue in Parliament. INDIA parties demand PM's statement in Rajya Sabha, followed by discussion under Rule 267, which takes precedence over all other issues.

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"I felt very bad opposition was not ready to listen": Jaishankar on Rajya Sabha ruckus

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was upset by the sloganeering of the Opposition when he was giving a suo moto statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on India's foreign policy in the past few months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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1,276 fact-checks by PIB unit, action against 635 URLs of 120 YouTube news channels: I&B ministry

The Press Information Bureau’s fact-check unit has carried out 1,276 fact-checks since it was set up in November 2019, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

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Parliament Monsoon session, Day 6: INDIA alliance MPs to wear black clothes to protest over Manipur

All Members of Parliament from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will wear black clothes to the Parliament to register its protest over the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

MISA can be used to check food offences

Fifty years ago, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr. K.C. Pant, told the Rajya Sabha that detention under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act would be resorted to for food offences also if a particular local situation so warranted

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Parliamentary privilege breached, says Congress chief Kharge

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that he was “insulted” when his microphone was turned off, calling it a breach of his Parliamentary privilege.

The Hindu

Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

The Hindu

Explained | Why is the Opposition insisting on a debate about Manipur under Rule 267?

Opposition want the Rajya Sabha Chairman to invoke Rule 267 to suspend business and debate Manipur in the Upper House. Read The Hindu explainer on provisions of Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook and what is the controversy over it.

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In five years, pharma pricing authority received 5,772 complaints of alleged overcharging: Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority received 5,772 complaints of overcharging for drugs in 5 years; government takes action under DPCO, 2013. NFHS scope enhanced in every round; funds disbursed to 2 of 24 Ayurswasthya Yojana institutions in 2023-24.

The Hindu

House logjam on; govt. seeks debate on atrocities in Congress-ruled States

Opposition protests in Parliament over Manipur; Treasury Benches move notices on atrocities against women in Congress-ruled States. Speaker Om Birla convenes all party meeting, but fails to break logjam. Opposition demands PM's statement, government says Home Minister is ready to reply

The Hindu

Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY led to huge out-of-pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations: Satya Pal Singh Baghel

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has resulted in huge out-of-pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations for the targeted beneficiaries, Minister of State for Health S. P. Singh Baghel told the Rajya Sabha on July 25.

The Hindu

Mandatory for OTT platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings on screen: MoS Baghel

The government has made it mandatory for OTT platforms to display an anti-tobacco health warning as a prominent static message at the bottom of the screen, the Rajya Sabha was told on July 25.

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