On August 4, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote. New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Parliament on Monday passed a contentious bill that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. … Continue reading Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS
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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
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
Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament today
After over four years of work, rounds of deliberation, and multiple iterations, a dedicated law to ensure the data privacy of Indians will be presented for Parliament’s consideration on Thursday. If cleared, the Bill may bring in heavy penalties for digital platforms for failing to protect user data. Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday… Continue reading Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament today
Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion
After over four years of work, rounds of deliberation, and multiple iterations, a dedicated law to ensure the data privacy of Indians will be presented for Parliament’s consideration on Thursday. If cleared, the Bill may bring in heavy penalties for digital platforms for failing to protect user data. The Digital Personal Data Protection… Continue reading Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion
Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP leader Sharad Pawar in his chamber at Parliament in a bid to break the deadlock in the house over the Manipur issue. While Dhankhar, who is also Rajya Sabha Chairman, has… Continue reading Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. (Photo: PTI) Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was… Continue reading Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President
Opposition bloc INDIA on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu over their demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement in Parliament on the Manipur issue. They also demanded that the prime minister visit the strife-torn state to restore peace. In the memorandum submitted to the President, 31 leaders of the… Continue reading Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President
Parliament passes amendment Bill to decriminalise biodiversity offences
Parliament on Tuesday passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which entails provisions for sharing benefits of biodiversity commerce with locals and also decriminalises biodiversity offences. The bill, which amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, was passed in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. The Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation on July… Continue reading Parliament passes amendment Bill to decriminalise biodiversity offences
Stage set for stormy week as parliament set to take up Delhi services bill
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. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment)… Continue reading Stage set for stormy week as parliament set to take up Delhi services bill