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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.

TMC MP who tore IT minister's papers suspended from RS

TMC MP who tore IT minister's papers suspended from RS

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Soon after the obituary references and laying of papers, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan moved a motion for Shantanu Sen's suspension. The TMC member had snatched papers from Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore those in the House on Thursday. The motion was passed by a voice vote and Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked Sen to leave the House.

Winter session: The ice is unlikely to break

Winter session: The ice is unlikely to break

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The opposition, while not directly stalling Parliament, will insist all legislation goes to standing committees, delaying implementation.

Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The cryptocurrency industry on Wednesday urged the government to take a nuanced approach towards regulating crypto assets in India and asked investors in the country to remain calm and not arrive at a rushed conclusion, a day after the government listed for introduction a Bill to ban all such cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions.

Telangana Bill to rock upcoming Parliament session

Telangana Bill to rock upcoming Parliament session

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The bill on separate Telangana could rock the last session of the 15th Lok Sabha beginning Wednesday with several parties asking the government to first get the Vote on Account passed before taking up any other legislation.

Implementation of tax reforms unlikely before 2016

Implementation of tax reforms unlikely before 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Years of wait before DTC, GST are rolled out

MSP panel on crops: Govt seeks names of farmer leaders

MSP panel on crops: Govt seeks names of farmer leaders

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The Centre has sought five names from the Samkyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) to be included in a committee for discussion on a host of issues, including MSP, and the umbrella body of farmer unions will decide those in its December 4 meeting, farmer leader Darshan Pal said on Tuesday.

Diluting nuclear supplier's liability

Diluting nuclear supplier's liability

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

If a public sector company willfully enters into an agreement with a foreign vendor and abdicates its right to recourse which otherwise provides for its benefit, it would not only be violating the provisions of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act but also section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, notes Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

However, BJP has not given any assurance of support and conveyed to the Finance Minister that the matter will be discussed within the party and take a call, sources said.

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Chinese Communist party's central committee on Thursday, November 11, adopted a landmark resolution on the party's 'major achievements and historic experiences', effectively consolidating CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping's lifelong hold on power.

Collegium system is here to stay

Collegium system is here to stay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

The collegium system of appointment of judges is likely to stay for the time being as Parliament could not pass a constitutional amendment bill in the last session of the Lok Sabha to put in place a new mechanism giving the Executive a say in the matter.

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The early tabling of the financial Budget ends a 70-year tradition.

16th Lok Sabha: Less number of sittings but more time spent on legislation

16th Lok Sabha: Less number of sittings but more time spent on legislation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

During the 16th Lok Sabha, 180 bills were passed and 45 ordinances promulgated.

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Congress said the foot march, being led by party leader Rahul Gandhi, will proceed according to its schedule and reach Jammu on Monday afternoon.

Congress softens stand on seat sharing with NCP in Maharashtra

Congress softens stand on seat sharing with NCP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Debacle in four states prompts party to step up efforts to fare well in general elections, reports Sanjay Jog.

Better if 'senior, experienced' judge hears Gyanvapi case: SC

Better if 'senior, experienced' judge hears Gyanvapi case: SC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and PS Narasimha said that it is not casting any aspersion on the civil judge (senior division) who was earlier dealing with the suit.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.

Wrecked honeymoon: Modi is doing what Manmohan did

Wrecked honeymoon: Modi is doing what Manmohan did

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Presenting a report card on completion of 30 days in office on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rued that he did not have the luxury of 'honeymoon' period as a "series of allegations" were levelled against his government in less than 100 hours.

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi government's reform agenda is under threat of washout.

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

22 farm stir groups announce political front, to fight Punjab polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

These 22 farm bodies were among 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the over-a-year-long protest against the three central farm laws.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

If implemented after stakeholder consultations, migrant voters do not need to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise.

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The critics are getting carried away.' 'The challenge for the RBI is not any erosion of autonomy caused by demonetisation.' 'It's the whole attempt to reduce the RBI's stature and role that has been under way,' says T T Ram Mohan.

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The BMS said that creating workers who do not own their industry and without permanent commitment or relationship with the industry, will be a hazard for industrial growth.

Simultaneous polls not possible before 2024, says former election commissioner

Simultaneous polls not possible before 2024, says former election commissioner

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Ideally, it is good to have simultaneous elections, once every five years, former Chief Election Commissioner Krishnamurthy said, when asked to share his view on the issue, repeatedly advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

3 solid reasons why GST will get delayed despite Cabinet nod

3 solid reasons why GST will get delayed despite Cabinet nod

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The govt will have to clear hurdles to push GST by March 2015.

Judgment reserved, says SC on pleas seeking appointment of Lokpal

Judgment reserved, says SC on pleas seeking appointment of Lokpal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The Lokpal can't be appointed in the current scenario as amendments regarding the definition of the Leader of Opposition in the Lokpal Act was pending in Parliament, AG said.

HC cancels caste certificate of Maha MP Navneet Rana

HC cancels caste certificate of Maha MP Navneet Rana

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Rana was elected from Maharashtra's Amravati Lok Sabha seat in 2019. She is an Independent MP backed by the NCP.

Forming new panel no solution: Farmers on SC suggestion

Forming new panel no solution: Farmers on SC suggestion

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Farmers said the government should have formed a committee of farmers and others before the laws were enacted by Parliament.

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both India and Nepal claim Kalapani as an integral part of their territory -- India as part of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and Nepal as part of Dharchula district.

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Stepping up its attack on the Union Health Minister over the removal of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday called for the immediate sacking or resignation of Harsh Vardhan.

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Wearing black clothes, Congress leaders hit the streets on Friday to protest against price rise and unemployment with a host of them, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, being detained by police amid dramatic standoffs outside Parliament and the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi.

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In a rare gesture, not only the legislators of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-headed Left Democratic Front and Congress-led United Democratic Front, but the lone Bharatiya Janata Party member in the 140-member state assembly, O Rajagopal, also supported the resolution against the Centre, saying 'it is the democratic spirit'.

Varun Gandhi submits private members' bill for MSP guarantee

Varun Gandhi submits private members' bill for MSP guarantee

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Gandhi has submitted the bill in Parliament but it is yet to be introduced.

Tharoor stands by 'Hindu Pak' remark; Cong urges caution, BJP seeks apology

Tharoor stands by 'Hindu Pak' remark; Cong urges caution, BJP seeks apology

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The ruling party sharply countered the comment, saying the Congress had "demeaned and defamed" Hindus of India.

Speedy settlement of commercial disputes soon

Speedy settlement of commercial disputes soon

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The government on Wednesday cleared two ordinances for speedy settlement of commercial disputes in the country, giving a fresh impetus to ease of doing business.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Ban first, learn later: MPs accept paid 'US study tour'

Ban first, learn later: MPs accept paid 'US study tour'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

MPs will first attend a 'Farm Progress Show' in Iowa, then visit the Monsanto headquarters in St Louis, Missouri.