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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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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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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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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LIVE Parliament Updates: The Monsoon Session is taking place amid strict protocols and precautions due to Covid-19. (PTI photo) Parliament updates LIVE On the fifth day of the truncated monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha approved the supplementary demands for additional spending of Rs 2.35 lakh crore, including a cash …
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On Saturday, the Shiv Sena questioned the Modi government’s policies on economy, trade and agriculture, claiming that it was moving towards privatizing airports, Air India and railways and handing control of farmers’ lives to merchants and actors. private. The party also alleged that the Center submitted agricultural bills “without consulting” …
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the government will not increase taxes on states to compensate for revenue losses incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Center will not back down from its promise to pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation to …
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh during his speech at Rajya Sabha on Thursday. (Screenshot) Making a statement in the Rajya Sabha about the situation in Ladakh, two days after making a similar statement in Lok Sabha, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the government wants to assure 130 million people in the …
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LIVE Parliament Updates: Face masks have been made mandatory for all members during this session. (Express Photo by Renuka Puri) LIVE Updates of Parliament’s Monsoon Session On Wednesday, the third day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which took place under the shadow of Covid-19, the Lok Sabha passed the …
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will read a statement on Thursday on the India-China border clash in Rajya Sabha. At 12 pm, Singh will make a statement on “Developments on our borders in Ladakh”. Even when a full-blown discussion on the declaration has been ruled out, opposition parties, particularly Congress, will …
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