Opposition MPs in India's Rajya Sabha raised concerns about US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, demanding the government clarify its response and engage in discussions with opposition parties. Leaders like P Chidambaram and Sagarika Ghose warned of potential economic repercussions, including depressed exports, lower FDI, and a significant tariff burden. The debate also touched on other issues such as the government's economic policies, demonetization, and the impact of GST on common citizens.
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President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day. Watch his full speech HERE
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The Opposition members wanted to discuss the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.
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Friday is the last day of Winter Session.
The 17th Lok Sabha, which was dissolved on June 5, did not have a deputy speaker for its full term, and it was the second consecutive term of the lower house without an LoP.
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Parliament is expected to witness stormy session.
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According to reports, eight hours have been allocated by the speaker for discussion on the tax reform bill.
Lok Sabha will take up general discussion on the Union Budget for 2019-2020 on Monday.
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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed anguish over Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge trooping into the Well of the House during an opposition protest, saying it is for the first time that a person occupying the post has engaged in such conduct.
'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'
The govt and the opposition appeared set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.
The government is expected to introduce a fresh bill to ban instant Triple Talaq on Friday. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 will replace an ordinance that was issued in February early this year by the previous National Democratic Alliance government.
Several members have given adjournment notices to discuss various issues.
Will Parliament function or will it be stalled owing to heated debates?
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Proceedings of the lower house are likely to be disrupted over suspension of 6 MPs by the speaker.
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The Winter Session of Parliament has been witnessing protests on a plethora of issues like the exit of the Reserve Bank of India Governor, renewed pitch for Ram temple in Ayodhya and the Cauvery river issue.
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Opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Thursday accused the government of imposing Hindi by bringing new bills with titles only in that language, a charge the treasury bench contested while alleging they were stuck with a colonial mindset.
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Chaos is expected to return to Parliament on Wednesday with the Opposition prepped to target Education Minister Smriti Irani in both Houses.
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The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.
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