News for 'Committee on Security in Parliament'

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

During the debate on the 'Motion of Thanks on the President's Address', Leader of the House Piyush Goyal and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly objected to 'insinuations' against the prime minister, who was also present in the House.

Without naming Adani, SEBI cites 'unusual price movement'

Without naming Adani, SEBI cites 'unusual price movement'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Without naming Adani group specifically, the capital markets watchdog said in a statement that unusual price movement in the stocks of a business conglomerate has been observed in the past week.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Sunak joins fellow Indian-origin candidate Suella Braverman, the UK Attorney General who is among the early Tory MPs to announce her plan to contest.

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Bill which stipulates up to two year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.

Food security scheme: Delhi govt misleading public, says BJP

Food security scheme: Delhi govt misleading public, says BJP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday termed as misleading the announcement of implementation of food security scheme by the city government and said it will meet the same fate as other schemes like Rajiv Ratna Awas yojna, Annashri yojna and Antyodaya yojna.

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Some members of a parliamentary panel looking into the issue of hate speech on Facebook on Monday expressed the view that whistle-blowers Sophie Zhang and Frances Haugen, who have flagged bias and lack of proper regulation on the social media platform, be called to depose before it, sources said.

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Appealing with "folded hands" for an end to the three-month-long cycle of violence in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the warring Kuki and Meitei communities to hold talks, even as the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution calling for the restoration of peace in the northeastern state.

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Stressing on the 'Make in India' initiative, a Ministry of Defence appointed committee has recommended enhanced private sector involvement by granting manufacturers tax and import concessions.

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a 'set of fresh legislations' that will fit into the comprehensive legal framework.

TMC panel to meet Shah over Nagaland incident, raise it in Parl

TMC panel to meet Shah over Nagaland incident, raise it in Parl

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Banerjee, who met party MPs, discussed various issues that need to be brought up in Parliament, including the Nagaland tragedy in which 13 civilians were killed in firing by security forces, the COVID-19 situation and the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha members.

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress will launch a two-month door-to-door campaign across India from next week to spread Rahul Gandhi's message among the masses, senior leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday.

Parl panel meet on Pegasus deferred due to BJP members' protest

Parl panel meet on Pegasus deferred due to BJP members' protest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

BJP members of the panel who were present in the meeting room didn't sign the attendance register in protest leading to a lack of quorum required for holding the meeting.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Anti-hijack bill in next session of Parliament: Govt

Anti-hijack bill in next session of Parliament: Govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

A bill to award death penalty to hijackers and give the right to security forces to shoot down an aircraft which may be used as a missile is likely to be brought in Parliament in the next session.

Parliament disrupted over snooping law, Rafale row

Parliament disrupted over snooping law, Rafale row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The two Houses would now meet on December 27 as there would be no sitting on December 24 and December 26 in view of Christmas.

Plea filed in SC against Agnipath calls it unconstitutional

Plea filed in SC against Agnipath calls it unconstitutional

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday against the Centre's Agnipath scheme alleging that the government has quashed the century-old selection process for the Armed forces which is contrary to the constitutional provisions and without having parliamentary approval.

Russian forces withdraw from Kharkhiv amid Ukraine counteroffensive

Russian forces withdraw from Kharkhiv amid Ukraine counteroffensive

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday said that they are pulling back forces from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region where a Ukrainian counteroffensive has made significant advances in the past week.

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea on a dispute involving the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on November 10.

US Congressman expresses concern over human rights situation in Kashmir

US Congressman expresses concern over human rights situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

India has repeatedly rejected criticism by foreign governments, lawmakers and human rights groups on allegations that civil liberties have eroded in the country.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Parliament passes Companies Bill; Pilot terms it 'historic'

Parliament passes Companies Bill; Pilot terms it 'historic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

It makes it mandatory for companies to spend on social welfare and seeks to bring in greater transparency.

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In democratic India, a citizen can be a patriot and at the same time be critical of the government, unlike China which promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong prescribing patriotism to contest elections, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Musharraf's treason trial adjourned after security scare

Musharraf's treason trial adjourned after security scare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's treason trial was adjourned on Tuesday till January 1 by a special court in Islamabad after he failed to appear before it citing security threats following the recovery of explosives on his pre-scheduled route.

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The crowd at the mosque was larger than usual, unsurprisingly because it happened to be the last "Jumma" (Friday) of the holy month of Ramzan.

Netanyahu-led coalition to form govt in Israel

Netanyahu-led coalition to form govt in Israel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led right-wing bloc has secured an emphatic victory in Israel's general elections by claiming 64 out of the 120 seats in parliament, bringing the country's longest-serving premier back at the helm after a brief gap and also ending prolonged political instability.

Punjab: Setback for AAP as it loses seat represented by Bhagwant Mann

Punjab: Setback for AAP as it loses seat represented by Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar's Simranjit Singh Mann on Sunday won the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat after defeating his nearest rival, Aam Aadmi Party's Gurmail Singh, by a margin of 5,822 votes.

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Pakistan Army said on Thursday that it has 'nothing to do with politics' and it will remain apolitical in the future as well, as the powerful institution asserted that its chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was not seeking an extension and will neither accept one.

Israel Prez invites Netanyahu to form new government

Israel Prez invites Netanyahu to form new government

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Netanyahu, who has won the backing of 64 Members of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), has been assigned the task to form the next government, a statement from the Presidency said.

Gyanvapi is a mosque, will remain a mosque: AIMPLB on Shivling claim

Gyanvapi is a mosque, will remain a mosque: AIMPLB on Shivling claim

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Shivling claim is an attempt to create communal disharmony, The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board said.

Parliament gives nod to Mental Healthcare Bill

Parliament gives nod to Mental Healthcare Bill

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The bill seeks to ensure health-care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness "in a manner that does not intrude on their rights and dignity."

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Telangana Rashtriya Samithi chief K Chandrasekara Rao is on his way to Delhi, where he will reportedly meet the Congress top brass and urge them to pass a bill approving the creation of Telangana as soon as possible.

Benjamin Netanyahu set to return as Israel PM

Benjamin Netanyahu set to return as Israel PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

With 99 per cent of the ballots counted, Netanyahu-led right-wing bloc has taken a comfortable lead with 64 seats in the 120-member Knesset, paving way for his triumphant return.

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as angry protesters stormed the prime minister's office in Colombo, hours after president Gotabaya Rajapksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet, amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

Parliament panel for death penalty to hijackers

Parliament panel for death penalty to hijackers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Supporting death penalty for hijackers, a parliamentary committee has said capital punishment must be awarded to conspirators and abettors whose actions result in death of hostages or security personnel. At the same time, it raised questions as to whether opportunities for any negotiation or settlement to save lives would be foreclosed if the hijackers knew they would in any case get capital punishment for the offence.

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the district magistrate, Varanasi, to ensure protection of the area where the 'Shivling' was said to have been found in a survey on Monday.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

Opposition takes on Modi over note ban outside Parliament too

Opposition takes on Modi over note ban outside Parliament too

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Protests by various parties could be seen as they demanded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled back the demonetisation scheme.