Rajya Sabha Passes Away Delhi Services Bill 2023, Setback For AAP Government
The Rajya Sabha passed the controversial 'Delhi Services Bill', named Government of National Capital Territory Amendment Bill 2023. This new bill replaces the contentious Delhi Ordinance on the control of services in Delhi. While the new Bill removes the contentious Section 3A of the ordinance that held that the Delhi legislative assembly will not have control over services under Entry 41 of List-II of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution… read-more
Tags: Delhi Government, BJP, rajya sabha, Delhi Service Bill, parliament
Courtesy: The Wire
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Curb Film Piracy: Monsoon Parliament Session
During the ongoing Monsoon Parliament Session, the Lok Sabha passed a bill to curb the piracy of films in India. On July 31, the Lok Sabha passed a Bill to curb the menace of film piracy, revamp age-based certification given by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as well as uniformity in the categorisation of films and content across platforms. The Cinematograph (Amendment ) Bill 2023 was released.
Tags: lok sabha, parliament, CENTRAL BOARD, Film Piracy, Monsoon Parliament Session
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
KCR Issues Warning To Central Govt Over Delhi Ordinance
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately withdraw the ordinance issued by the Centre on control of services in Delhi, as his counterparts from Delhi and Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, met him over the issue here. The statements were made by K Chandrashekar Rao made the demand during a joint press conference with Kejriwal and Mann.
Tags: Delhi Ordinance, Indian Politics, KCR, Arvind Kejirwal, parliament
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Rs 75 Coin To Be Launched On May 28, Marking Parliament Inauguration
To commemorate the launch of the new parliament building, the Union Government announced to launch a Rs 75 coin. The Union Finance Ministry issued a notification and confirmed the launch of the coin, which will be of 35 gm, 44 mm in diameter. The front side of the coin will feature the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar with ‘Satyamev Jayate’ written. The coin will be launched on May 28.… read-more
Tags: parliament, rs 75 coin, Union Finance Ministry, Government of India, Launch
Courtesy: The Indian Express
SC To Hear PIL Filed Against Parliament Inauguration
The Supreme Court is likely to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the inauguration of the new parliament building, by PM Narendra Modi. Notably, there has been a ruckus with the opposition, who called for a "boycott parliament" inauguration by PM Modi, and demanding the inauguration by President Droupadi Murmu. As of now, 21 opposition parties, including Congress, AAP and DMK announced to skip the event.
Tags: parliament, Supreme Court, politics, Legal News, PIL, inauguration
Courtesy: News Room Post
Army Force Forms Special Panel To Examine Disability Pension
After questions were raised regarding the special grant in disability pension, the Armed Forced were directed to form a panel and examine the same. The Department of Military Affairs headed by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan directed for the panel to examine the same. The decision was in the view of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in Parliament. Notably, disability pension offers a higher percentage.… read-more
Tags: Armed Forces, Indian Army Pension, Special Panel, parliament, union ministry
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Kiren Rijiju Reacts To Rahul Gandhi's London Remark
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju hits out at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on India during recent visit to London. 'No one has the right to abuse or insult the country. If anyone defames India, we won't sit quiet & listen,' says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. He further stated 'Rahul Gandhi must apologise for what he said in his London seminar.
Tags: Indian Politics, Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, parliament
Courtesy: Times Now News
K Kavitha To Hold 12 Hour Long Hunger Strike In Delhi
Senior BRS leader and Nizamabad MLC K Kavitha is set to hold 12 hours, hunger strike in Delhi. The strike on March 10, is in the view of the demand of 'introduction of Women's Reservation Bill' in Parliament. Approximately 12 political anti-BJP parties extended support to K Kavitha, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter. TMC, NCP, National Conference, Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party extended support.
Tags: Law, K Kavitha, BRS, jantar mantar, protest, Women's Reservation Bill, parliament
Courtesy: NDTV
PM Modi's Top Quotes From Parliament Speech
PM Narendra Modi gave a speech at the parliament on February 8. While replying to the thanks motion of the President and took a dig at Congress and highlighted other issues. Here are some top quotes of PM Modi: "In the last nine years, instead of constructive criticism, compulsive critics have taken over." Another said, "Reforms are happening because of conviction," "Gaali' can't my stop my Gati."
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, parliament, Modi Speech, Congress, Indian government
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Take Action Against Baseless Allegations Of Rahul Gandhi: MP Nishikant Dubey
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demanded action against the former President of the Congress Rahul Gandhi, for his allegations against PM Narendra Modi. On February 8, Dubey wrote to Lok Sabha and urged the Parliament to take action against Gandhi, saying the allegations of Rahul Gandhi against the BJP and PM Narendra Modi are baseless and derogatory and without any kind of evidences.
Tags: BJP, Nishikant dubey, Rahul Gandhi, parliament, lok sabha
Courtesy: Hindustan Times