Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed that the government had a majority in Rajya Sabha to pass agricultural bills. New Delhi: The government will consider reversing the suspension of eight Rajya Sabha members only after they apologize for their behavior in the Upper House, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said today. The …
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The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020, to bring cooperative banks under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During the discussion on the bill, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Chamber that several cooperative banks were under stress during the Covid-19 pandemic …
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Congressional Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said Tuesday that the suspension of eight members of the Opposition should be overturned and the Opposition would boycott the House proceedings until the demand is satisfied. Azad also demanded that the government introduce a bill requiring private companies and even the Food Corporation of …
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The Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament, ran until 12.24 a.m. Tuesday, setting a new record for sitting past midnight for two consecutive nights after it did so on Sunday as well. And while the Lok Sabha was still buzzing with activity past midnight, a group of eight lawmakers …
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Eight opposition MPs, including Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien and AAP’s Sanjay Singh, were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week under Rule 256 (2) on Monday for their “rebellious behavior” during the fierce protests over Sunday’s farm bills. . The government presented a motion for its suspension for “bringing …
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TMC member Derek O’Brien attempts to break the Rule Book during the rampage at Rajya Sabha on Sunday. (Screenshot) Dismissing objections and pleas from the opposition, the government passed two key agricultural bills in Rajya Sabha on Sunday amid unprecedented scenes of chaos, confusion and uproar. Agitated members of the …
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One day after fierce protests broke out in Rajya Sabha against the government that swept through the opposition and passed two agricultural bills, opposition parties called a meeting to discuss their joint strategy for Monday, the leaders said. The meeting began at 8.40 am. The government, on the other hand, …
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The orotest farmers in Haryana will take place from 12 noon to 3pm. (Photo: Twiiter / CaptAjayYadav) “He (Harivansh) should safeguard democratic traditions, but instead, his attitude today damaged democratic traditions and processes. Therefore, we have decided to present a motion of censure against him,” ANI news agency quoted the …
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By: Express News Service | New Delhi | Updated: September 20, 2020 2:55:24 am ** EDS: VIDEO RECORD ** New Delhi: TMC MP Mahua Moitra at the Lok Sabha during the current session of parliament on monsoons, in New Delhi, Tuesday, September 15, 2020. (Photo LSTV / PTI) ( PTI15-09- …
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Written by Aanchal magazine | New Delhi | Updated: September 20, 2020 7:46:54 am The Permanent Labor Commission recommended not to extend the notice period required for strikes beyond public services, as is the case today. (Representative image) The government has proposed introducing more conditions that restrict workers’ rights to …
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