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June 28, 2024 8:33 PM

Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on ‘Motion of Thanks’ on President’s address; Both houses witness disruptions over NEET issue

The Rajya Sabha today took up discussion on the motion of thanks on the President Dropoudi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament amidst opposition’s ruckus on the NEET examination issue. A total of 21 hours have been allotted for the discussion. Initiating the discussion, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted the achievements of the government in the last ten years. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, he said, the NDA has got more vote shares in the Southern states in comparison t...

June 24, 2024 9:00 PM

Union Minister JP Nadda appointed as Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister JP Nadda was appointed as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha today. He succeeds Piyush Goyal, who is now a member of the Lok Sabha from Maharashtra’s North Mumbai. Mr Nadda was nominated by the BJP to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat in February this year. ...

September 20, 2023 9:32 PM

Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on the success of Chandrayaan -3

Rajya Sabha today unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan -3. It was adopted at the conclusion of the discussion on India's Glorious Space Journey marked by the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan -3. Reading the resolution, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that India’s Space programme is a source of national pride. It is a continuing testimony to the Nation’s inherent, scientific and technological prowess. ...

August 8, 2023 5:29 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Parliament has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 with Rajya Sabha approving it today. The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill. The Bill seeks to further amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. The bill declares Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as institutes of national importance. Under the Act, the Director of an IIM is appointed by the Board of Governors, based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Bill man...

August 3, 2023 3:58 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023

Rajya Sabha today passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023. The Bill amends the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002. The new Bill regulates mining in maritime zones of India. It allows the Government to reserve offshore areas that are not held under any operating rights. The Bill also allows the administering authority to grant a composite license or production lease to the Government or a government company. The ...

July 27, 2023 8:09 PM

Both Houses of Parliament continue to witness disruptions over issue of violence in Manipur

Both Houses of Parliament today continued to witness disruptions over the issue of violence in Manipur. In Lok Sabha, when the House met after a second adjournment at 3 PM, the House passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023 and the Repealing and Amending Bill 2022 amid continuous uproar by the Opposition parties. As the ruckus continued, the House was adjourned for the day. Earlier, when the House met at 2 PM after the first adjournment, a similar scene was witnessed a...

July 27, 2023 6:27 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Rajya Sabha today passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Bill seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The Bill has a provision to add certain additional certificate categories based on age. Films with an ‘A’ or ‘S’ certificate will require a separate certificate for exhibition on television, or any other media prescribed by the Central Government. The Bill prohibits the unauthorized recording and unauthorized exhibition of films. According to the Bill, attempting ...

July 26, 2023 5:07 PM

Rajya Sabha takes up Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022 for consideration and passing

Rajya Sabha has taken up the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022 for consideration and passing today. The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, with regard to Himachal Pradesh. Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda introduced the Bill in the House. The Bill includes the Hattee community of Trans Giri area of Sirmour district in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Himachal Pradesh. Initiating the discussion, Mamata Mohanta of Biju J...