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Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday boycotted a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Rajya Sabha to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi not making a statement on Manipur violence in Parliament, a senior leader said.

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Qin, 57, was made the foreign minister in December last year, superseding many seniors, earning the distinction of a rising star in the ruling Communist Party of China.

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The election to the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee will be held on February 22 after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House last week.

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Iqbal wrote songs supporting the 'Muslim League' and the 'Pakistan Movement'. He was the first to raise the idea of the partition of India and the establishment of Pakistan, the VS said.

Electric 2-wheeler players take on heavy industries dept on FAME 2

Electric 2-wheeler players take on heavy industries dept on FAME 2

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Companies making electric two-wheelers, through their association Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), have taken on the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI), saying they did not get subsidies for even half the mandated 1 million units they manufactured. Subsidies are given under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 2 (FAME II). In a petition to the parliamentary standing committee on industry energy and estimates, the SMEV said the department had done an "accounting error" by showing that it (the department) was close to achieving the mandated target by including sales of the EVs that were "not funded" under the scheme.

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

LG tried to influence SC order on mayor poll: Kejriwal

LG tried to influence SC order on mayor poll: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Kejriwal added that he has written to the LG, conveying it to him that his actions did not behove the constitutional post he held.

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions.

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.'

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The announcement was a surprise as the new administration to be headed by the new Premier is scheduled to take over during the annual Parliament session slated to be held from March 5 next year.

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes, said ICMR scientists who keep a close watch on ailments caused by respiratory viruses through the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories network.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena recently had approved a proposal to convene the first meeting of the corporation on January 6, 2023.

Those who don't have courage to build anything steal: Uddhav targets Shinde

Those who don't have courage to build anything steal: Uddhav targets Shinde

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

His statement comes a day after both the Sena factions faced off at the party's office in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters in south Mumbai.

Stage set to elect new Delhi mayor after 3 failed attempts

Stage set to elect new Delhi mayor after 3 failed attempts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The municipal House is slated to begin at 11 am during which the election to the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee will be held.

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Senior tax officials were told to focus on cash collection from the arrears so that the target for FY23 was achieved and the overall revenue position improved.

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election and the constitutional provision is "very clear" on that, the Supreme Court observed on Monday.

3 Assam MLAs suspended for ruckus over Rahul disqualification

3 Assam MLAs suspended for ruckus over Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

As soon as the House reassembled, Sarma stood to give his reply, which was objected by all opposition members saying "the matter was over".

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uniform Civil Code is aimed at replacing personal laws based on religions, customs, and traditions with one common law for everyone irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sexual orientation, and gender. Personal laws and laws related to inheritance, adoption and succession are likely to be covered by a common code.

Digital Competition Law Worries Big Tech

Digital Competition Law Worries Big Tech

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'The message is not clear whether we are wanted.' 'All this could adversely impact our strategy in India and also investments.'

Time to rethink civil services recruitment process: Parl panel

Time to rethink civil services recruitment process: Parl panel

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

It is high time to rethink the entire recruitment process for the civil services, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice opined in its latest report.

Sports Sexual Harassment Complaints May Be Higher

Sports Sexual Harassment Complaints May Be Higher

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

A parliamentary committee report on empowerment of women from February 2019 noted that the number of cases 'could be higher as many times cases against coaches also might have gone unreported/not complained against.'

High drama at China's CPC, ex-president Hu Jintao escorted out

High drama at China's CPC, ex-president Hu Jintao escorted out

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Hu, 79, sitting next to President Xi Jinping in the front row with other top leaders at the ornate Great Hall of People was persuaded to leave the meeting by two men, presumably security guards.

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The municipal house of Delhi failed to elect a mayor for the third time in a month after ruckus erupted over the nominated members being allowed to vote in the election to the post.

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor as the sessions were marred by ruckus and acrimonious exchanges among the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The last few years have been uncharacteristically good for the Indian sugar sector for a variety of reasons. While on the one hand, the weather supported good crop production; on the other hand, the programme to blend ethanol with petrol took off in a big way. The long-pending problem of burgeoning sugarcane arrears almost came down to nil and exports boomed to record highs.

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the mayor and the deputy mayor are to be elected in the very first session of the House after the civic polls.

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election.

After 3 failed attempts, MCD to make fourth bid to elect mayor on Feb 16

After 3 failed attempts, MCD to make fourth bid to elect mayor on Feb 16

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The government had sent the proposal to hold the House session on February 16 and Saxena has accepted it, they said.

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Central Committee members on Sunday elected a 25-member Political Bureau which picked the Standing Committee members to govern the country.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

The Falcon And The Iceman

The Falcon And The Iceman

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

After bunkering in the Kremlin through the pandemic, Vladimir Putin is getting out and about these days.

Tax sleuths raid Mumbai's Shiv Sena corporator over tax evasion charges

Tax sleuths raid Mumbai's Shiv Sena corporator over tax evasion charges

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A team of tax department officials is undertaking the raids against Jadhav, also the chairman of the BMC standing committee, since early morning, they said.

Parl panel on raising women's marriage age bill has only 1 woman member out of 31

Parl panel on raising women's marriage age bill has only 1 woman member out of 31

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Sushmita Dev said it would have been better if there were more women MPs in the panel.

Xi set to secure historic 3rd-term as Chinese President

Xi set to secure historic 3rd-term as Chinese President

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

President Xi Jinping, who has been occupying the top post since 2012, was unanimously chosen as a delegate to the ruling party's 20th national congress at the CPC Guangxi regional meeting on April 22.

Parliamentary panels rule out virtual sessions, likely to meet in July

Parliamentary panels rule out virtual sessions, likely to meet in July

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The standing committees have not been holding their sittings due to the severe second wave of COVID-19.

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

In a landmark overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws, the Centre on Friday introduced in the Lok Sabha three bills to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act, proposing among other things repeal of the sedition law and introducing a new provision with a wider definition of the offence.