Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS

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

Govt wins numbers game as Delhi services Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod

The Rajya Sabha (RS) on Monday passed the contentious Delhi Services Bill, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the YSR Congress Party voting with the government. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, replaces an ordinance promulgated by the Centre to handle the transfers and postings of officials… Continue reading Govt wins numbers game as Delhi services Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod

Kejriwal after Parl passes services Bill

Why is prime minister interfering in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal after Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services bill. They (BJP) cannot compete with Kejriwal, AAP with their work; their only motive is to stop me: Delhi CM after RS passes Delhi services bill. People of Delhi will not give single seat to BJP in 2024… Continue reading Kejriwal after Parl passes services Bill

Delhi services bill perfectly, legitimately valid: Ranjan Gogoi in RS

Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi on Monday said the bill to replace an ordinance for handling the transfers and postings of officials in the Delhi government is “perfectly, legitimately valid”. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration in… Continue reading Delhi services bill perfectly, legitimately valid: Ranjan Gogoi in RS

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

Six charts explain expansion in India’s services trade

Sensex rallies 502 pts, ends above 66K; Nifty near 19,600; IT stocks sizzle Sensex slips 347 pts on profit-taking, Nifty holds 18,500; RIL, SBI dip 2% Sensex drops 224 pts in fag-end, Nifty below 19,400; Delta Corp sinks 23% Sensex sheds 505 pts from summit, ends 165 pts up; PSU banks crack; IT gain Sensex… Continue reading Six charts explain expansion in India’s services trade

After retail, telecom, Ambani casts eye on fin services, new energy biz

After creating India’s largest retailers and telecom operator in the shortest span of time, billionaire Mukesh Ambani has now set his sight on propelling newly-carved financial services business unit into country’s largest non-banking lender while transitioning the conglomerate to net carbon zero by 2035. The recently demerged Jio Financial Services Ltd will leverage… Continue reading After retail, telecom, Ambani casts eye on fin services, new energy biz

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