Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said Thursday that while a vaccine could be available early next year, it would still take time to reach everyone. Following the distancing rules was the most important social vaccine against Covid-19 at this time, he added. Vardhan spoke at the Rajya Sabha where members …
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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday attacked “some Rajya Sabha MPs” who he said had criticized the Maharashtra government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. Speaking at Rajya Sabha on the fourth day of the current monsoon session of Parliament, he noted the number of recoveries in the state. …
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that China has been very clearly conveyed that any attempt to “unilaterally” change the status quo across LAC is not acceptable at all, although he acknowledged that India faces a “challenge” in the region. In a statement in Lok Sabha, Singh said there …
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2020 Banking Regulation Bill (Amendment) for discussion at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The amendment aims to bring cooperative banks under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India to protect the interests of depositors. “We are trying to introduce this amendment to protect …
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The government will hold a crucial meeting with opposition parties on Wednesday evening to devise a strategy for the smooth running of the monsoon session of Parliament. The meeting is scheduled for 5 pm. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will represent the government. The opposition …
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Here are today’s top news, analysis and views. Learn all about the latest news and other updates from the Hindustan Times. Parliament monsoon session: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 15 others to remain absent Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is among Rajya Sabha MPs who have requested permission from the …
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The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Ashwini Kumar Choubey, declared the report in a written response in today’s Rajya Sabha, during the second day of the Monsoon session in Parliament. Choubey also said that the lockdown from March 25 to May 31 successfully controlled the aggressive progression of …
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Written by Liz Mathew, Harikishan Sharma | New Delhi | Updated: September 15, 2020 5:15:24 am Citing a heavy legislative agenda, the government avoided attempts by the opposition to raise issues such as the India-China border dispute and the economic crisis on the first day of the 18-day parliament session …
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When the monsoon session of Parliament began on Monday, 25 members of both Houses tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). While 17 Lok Sabha MPs have contracted the disease, up to eight members of the Rajya Sabha were found to be infected. The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) …
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about the video Prime Minister Modi called on all MPs to send a message of support to army soldiers guarding the border in difficult terrain. Before the parliament session, Prime Minister Modi said that this session should send a message that the nation is open-mouthed. Our soldiers stand firm on …
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