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Government introduces bill to tackle exam malpractices in Lok Sabha
It will act against organized gangs, mafia elements and those indulging in malpractices and will not spare government officials who collude with them.
Manmohan, Nadda among 56 MPs set to retire from Rajya Sabha
Nadda is a Rajya Sabha MP from his home state Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress is in power at present.
Jai Anant Dehadrai asked to appear before CBI on Jan 25
Dehadrai, who was once close to Moitra, had levelled serious corruption allegations against the former MP which were strongly refuted by her
SC seeks Centre’s reply on Congress leader’s plea to implement 33% women’s quota…
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to reply within two weeks to a plea filed by Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jaya Thakur seeking immediate implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act-2023 so that one-third of the seats in the…
Ministers, legislators meet Kejri over pact with Congress
New Delhi: Amid talk of seat sharing between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a team of AAP leaders from Patiala met national convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal and national general…
Convict in Bilkis Bano case seeks four-week extension for surrender
One of the convicts, Govindbhai Nai, has appealed to the SC for a four-week extension, Nai cites health issues, being the sole caretaker of his elderly father and ailing mother.
Jaishankar expresses concern over maritime security threats in Red Sea
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed concern over the threats on maritime security in the region during his interaction with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahain in Tehran on Monday.
“There has been…
House panel may revoke suspension of three MPs
The MPs alleged that the government didn’t allow them to speak on the floor of the House,” said one of the members who attended the meeting.
Chetan singh jauramajra assures all possible assistance to potato growers
Punjab Horticulture Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra, on Thursday, assured the representatives of the Punjab Potato Grower Association of the state of all possible assistance.
Presiding over a meeting in his office here at the Punjab…
Parliament security breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests
The police officials said all the five accused will have to undergo the polygraph test, while Sagar and Manoranjan will have to undergo additional naro-analysis and brain mapping tests.
Cops seek polygraph test for suspects in Parliament security breach case
For every answer, the forensic scientists would share their opinion, based on readings, whether the accused person was truthful or lying.
LS passes CEC bill, both Houses adjourned
Govt to retain status of CEC and ECs on par with judges of Supreme Court; 3 more Oppn MPs suspended
Parliament security breach: Cops say accused ‘hardened criminals’
Accused will stay under police custody till January 15, orders court
LS approves Telecom Bill 2023; provides for govt control of communication network in emergency
The bill, piloted by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, provides protective measures for telecom infrastructure and reinforces provision for smooth roll-out of networks.
Medical negligence deaths to be decriminalized: Amit Shah as LS passes new criminal law bills
At the moment, cases of criminal negligence are handled under IPC 304 A, which pertains to causing death due to negligence.
Oppn MPs out, criminal law bills in
Government takes up three bills to replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act in the Lok Sabha
49 more MPs suspended in LS, total count hits 141
Opposition announces nationwide protest on Friday against suspensions
TMC MP mimics Dhankhar during protest, draws BJP flak
In the House, Dhankhar expressed his displeasure and termed the opposition action “shameful” and an “insult” to his background as a farmer and a “Jat.”
Quota for women in Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir cleared by RS by voice vote
The bills in question are the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Second Amendment).
Whopping 78 Opposition MPs suspended in a day
The suspended members include 45 from the Rajya Sabha and 33 from the Lok Sabha. With this, the total number of suspended Opposition MPs has gone up to 92 since last Thursday.