The Lok Sabha on Monday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by opposition members over the Manipur issue. Some amendments moved by opposition members were defeated by a voice vote. Moving the bill for consideration and passage, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said opposition… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote
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Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday; Cong, AAP issue whip to MPs
With the Delhi services bill set to be taken up in Rajya Sabha on Monday, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have issued whips to their MPs asking them to be present in the Upper House till its adjournment. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has already… Continue reading Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday; Cong, AAP issue whip to MPs
After LS nod, Delhi services bill in RS today; AAP issues whip to its MPs
Home Minister Amit Shah will table The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, on Monday, August 7, in Rajya Sabha. Previously, the bill was passed in Lok Sabha on Thursday, August 3, as the opposition parties staged a walkout. At the same time, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)… Continue reading After LS nod, Delhi services bill in RS today; AAP issues whip to its MPs
Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Earlier on August 3, the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of I.N.D.I.A alliance. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief… Continue reading Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha today
Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming
Laptops, tablets and personal computers have joined the list of products that need a license to enter India. While the government did not cite any reason for last week’s surprise move, experts believe it was done to nudge companies to make in India. And it came days after the PLI scheme for hardware failed… Continue reading Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming
Govt may introduce draft Telecommunications Bill in Parliament this week
From Chola tradition to Jawaharlal Nehru: All you need to know about Sengol 19 Opposition parties to boycott inauguration of new Parliament building Costing Rs 2.5 lakh per minute, logjams in Parliament are a costly affair Top headlines: Meta layoffs, angel tax exemption, new Parliament & more New parliament building: PM releases commemorative postal stamps… Continue reading Govt may introduce draft Telecommunications Bill in Parliament this week
Data protection bill can adversely impact on press freedom: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India on Sunday expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement here, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.… Continue reading Data protection bill can adversely impact on press freedom: Editors Guild
No-trust vote, Delhi services Bill highlight of final week of Parliament
The Monsoon session of Parliament is set for a stormy final week with the Lok Sabha being set to take up the no-confidence motion against the government while the Rajya Sabha is likely to witness some spirited debate over the Delhi services bill. At the outset, all eyes will be on the Lok… Continue reading No-trust vote, Delhi services Bill highlight of final week of Parliament
Elon Musk to fund legal bill of people treated unfairly due to posting on X
X CEO Elon Musk is back again not with a new feature or update but has come in support of employees who are unfairly treated by employers due to posting or liking something on his platform. Musk on Sunday tweeted, “If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking… Continue reading Elon Musk to fund legal bill of people treated unfairly due to posting on X
Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday sought clarifications from the BRS government on a draft bill meant for absorption of state Road Transport Corporation employees into government service. Amid concerns expressed by the TSRTC staff that the bill should be passed in the ongoing assembly session, she assured them of safeguarding their interests.… Continue reading Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees