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Karnataka Cong govt repeals BJP era anti-conversion law

Karnataka Cong govt repeals BJP era anti-conversion law

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The government will introduce a bill in this regard in the upcoming legislature session, which starts on July 3.

PM to interact with Oppn leaders over COVID-19 crisis

PM to interact with Oppn leaders over COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

TMC sources said their leaders Derek O' Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay are unlikely to attend the interaction.

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Centre had on July 13 opposed the appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries by the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the post neither finds place in the Constitution, nor does it find a place in the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act of 1997, except for the post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister.

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Senior bureaucrat Tarun Bajaj was appointed revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre on Tuesday.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

Parl panel on home affairs meets for record 5 hrs on Covid management

Parl panel on home affairs meets for record 5 hrs on Covid management

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Officials said several witnesses were heard on the impact of the pandemic. They added that this was the longest meeting of the panel without a break so far.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan: Par panel to Centre

Consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan: Par panel to Centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

It said that the opportunities presented by an open and competitive South Asian market may also be grasped and consolidated from both security and economic perspectives.

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.' In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.'

50 Sena rebels pray at Kamakhya temple with BJP ministers

50 Sena rebels pray at Kamakhya temple with BJP ministers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Around 50 dissident Maharashtra MLAs from Shiv Sena and Independent MLAs, led by Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday left the Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati where they had been kept for the last few days under massive security, and prayed at Kamakhya temple.

LS speaker admits no-trust motion against Modi govt, to fix time for debate

LS speaker admits no-trust motion against Modi govt, to fix time for debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday admitted a no-confidence motion moved by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi against the Narendra Modi government after a head count of over 50 MPs as required under the rules.

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and some other MPs suspended from Parliament will not be able to attend the meetings of parliamentary committees of which they are a member or chairperson till their suspension is revoked.

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be held from July 19

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be held from July 19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The nearly month-long session is likely to have around 20 sittings, sources said.

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On the agenda during the session will be getting the Land Acquisition Bill, GST and other important bills passed.

Raj minister blames slip of tongue for his derogatory remark on women

Raj minister blames slip of tongue for his derogatory remark on women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Rajasthan assembly was adjourned for an hour on Thursday following the ruckus by opposition members protesting against derogatory comments made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal.

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba claims house arrest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and several other regional party leaders on Monday claimed that they have been placed under house arrest on the fifth anniversary of the reading down of Article 370 of the Constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well, the sources said.

Rahul Gandhi replies to BJP's privilege motion over Modi remarks

Rahul Gandhi replies to BJP's privilege motion over Modi remarks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In his speech in the Lok Sabha on February 7, Rahul made several allegations against the government over the Hindenburg-Adani row.

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The veteran parliamentarian gave vent to his pain and anguish soon after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day amid trading of charges between the government and the Opposition on smooth functioning of proceedings.

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

Parliament's winter session to begin from Nov 18

Parliament's winter session to begin from Nov 18

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

In the last two years, winter sessions have been convened on November 21 and ended in the first week of January.

16 Cong MLAs suspended from Guj assembly for protest against Rahul disqualification

16 Cong MLAs suspended from Guj assembly for protest against Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Except for Anant Patel, the rest 16 MLAs of Congress were present in the House on Monday.

Winter Session: PM hopes for 'high quality' debates

Winter Session: PM hopes for 'high quality' debates

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The government is open to discussions on all issues, the prime minister told journalists in Parliament complex ahead of the beginning of the session.

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Bhujbal sulks over RS ticket to Sunetra, Ajit Pawar says he isn't upset

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the decision to field his wife for Rajya Sabha bypoll was taken by his Nationalist Congress Party's apex body and denied reports that senior colleague Chhagan Bhujbal was upset over the move.

Bihar: 1st cabinet meet approves 5-day legislature session

Bihar: 1st cabinet meet approves 5-day legislature session

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The state cabinet approved the Parliamentary Affairs Department's proposal to convene the first session of the 17th assembly and 196th session of the legislative council from November 23 to November 27, minister Amarendra Pratap Singh of the BJP said.

Why BJP top brass chose Saha as new Tripura CM

Why BJP top brass chose Saha as new Tripura CM

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The decision was taken to ensure the betterment of the state and the party in the days to come, senior leader Ratan Lal Nath told reporters shortly after Saha, the state BJP president, took oath as the new chief minister.

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress members on Tuesday alleged in Lok Sabha that the Central Bureau of Investigation was being misused in the Saradha scam and staged a walkout, even as government said it was willing to discuss issues related to the fraud.

Parliament to take up Delhi services bill this week

Parliament to take up Delhi services bill this week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The monsoon session of Parliament which saw many disruptions since it began on July 20 over the Manipur violence issue, is set to become more turbulent with the government likely to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance.

Naidu expunges Sitharaman's reference to Sonia Gandhi in RS

Naidu expunges Sitharaman's reference to Sonia Gandhi in RS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday expunged the references made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Sonia Gandhi in the House on July 28.

Winter Session: Opposition wants discussion on these issues

Winter Session: Opposition wants discussion on these issues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

In the all-party meeting on Tuesday, Opposition parties demanded discussions on price rise, unemployment and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota among other issues, sources said.

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was allegedly manhandled by some Congress members in the assembly complex on Friday, following which five MLAs were suspended for the remainder of the Budget Session.

Parliament's Winter Session to be held from Dec 15 to Jan 5

Parliament's Winter Session to be held from Dec 15 to Jan 5

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

"We request and seek cooperation from all parties, including the Opposition, for smooth functioning of both Houses to make this session fruitful," Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar said.

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In the event that like in the 17th Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi again gets locked out of the House, the Congress needs a second-in-command who will keep the momentum going inside Parliament, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday sacked Rajendra Gudha as minister of state, hours after he cornered the state government in the assembly.

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The government on Wednesday approved the inclusion of certain communities in the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling long-pending demands from these states.