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RJD stands alone in demand for sending women’s reservation bill to House panel

RJD’S Manoj K. Jha asserted that more than a joyous welcome of the legislation that could pave way for more representation for the women, the narrative is about the government being anti-OBC.

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"For their own political gains...": Dimple Yadav on Women's Reservation Bill

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday congratulated the women of the country on the Women's Reservation Bill and said that the Centre has brought this legislation for their own political gains as the country is set to enter in the election mode phase. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament proceedings | Rajya Sabha felicitates Chandrayaan mission, MPs seek more funds for space research

Rajya Sabha held a debate to felicitate the “successful, soft landing of Chandrayaan-3” on the South pole of moon by ISRO

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Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women’s reservation Bill

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation Bill. Bill passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 but lapsed due to lack of consensus among parties. Kharge flags issue in Rajya Sabha, some regional parties oppose Bill due to lack of quota for OBC women.

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PM using Women’s Reservation Bill to grab airtime: Congress

Congress chief Kharge’s stance is politically significant as some regional parties, who are part of the INDIA, opposed the Women’s Reservation Bill on the ground that it lacked a quota within a quota.

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INDIA bloc likely to back Women’s Reservation Bill, even as parties point to its flaws

The INDIA bloc criticised the government for belatedly bringing the Women’s Reservation Bill, and called it “post-dated” promise that lacks in intent

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TMC questions why President was not invited to function held in old Parliament building

TMC questions why President Murmu not invited to event in Delhi's old Parliament building. Opposition parties had earlier objected to President not being invited to new Parliament building's inauguration. 21 parties boycotted event, contending President should inaugurate, not PM Modi. President summons/prorogues sessions on govt's advice.

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PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill

Indian PM Modi on September 19 appealed to the Upper House members to unanimously approve the women’s reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - after it was passed by the Lower House.

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New building of Parliament notified as Parliament House of India

The Lok Sabha on Monday officially notified the new building of the Parliament as the Parliament House of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MPs turn up in myriad colours for farewell pic at old Parliament building

Women members turned up in colourful sarees, while most of their male counterparts preferred white kurta-pyjamas with vibrant waist-coats for the photo-session.

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Maneka Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak at Central Hall function before Parliament shifts to new digs

MPs to attend ceremony in Central Hall of Parliament. PM Modi, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Piyush Goyal, Malikarjuna Kharge, Maneka Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak. Ms. Gandhi first elected in 1989, Dr. Singh in 1991, Mr. Soren in 1980. Ceremony to mark shift to new Parliament building on…

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Rajya Sabha takes up debate on parliamentary journey, Chairman calls for eschewing “confrontational posturing”

Rajya Sabha took up discussion on Parliamentary journey of 75 years on Monday on the first day of the Special Session of Parliament with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stating that “weaponising disruption and disturbance as a strategy” would never get sanction of people. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dinesh Sharma on Monday took oath as a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New Parliament to host session from September 19

MPs called for group photo on Tuesday at 9.30 am. New ID cards issued for new Parliament building. Five-day session begins on September 18 Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar hoisted flag atop "Gaja Dwar" of new building.

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Congress demands passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament

A day ahead of the week-long special session of Parliament, the Congress party has yet again raised their demand for a greater reservation for women in legislative roles. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha Chairman hoists national flag at new Parliament building

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar hoisted the national flag at the new Parliament building. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar hoists national flag at new Parliament building

VP Dhankhar and LS Speaker Birla hoisted flag atop "Gaja Dwar" of new Parliament building in New Delhi. A day before the five-day session begins, they were accorded guard of honour by CRPF's Parliament Duty Group.

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Morning Digest | CWC resolves to make INDIA bloc an electoral success; V-P Dhankar to hoist national flag at new Parliament building today, and more

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar to hoist national flag at new Parliament building on September 17

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar to hoist flag at new Parliament building on September 17. Lok Sabha Speaker Birla, Union Ministers, leaders of parties to attend. Mallikarjun Kharge unable to attend due to prior commitments.

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40% MPs have criminal cases, 7% are billionaires, reveals report

The details emerged after an analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of 763 sitting MPs out of 776 seats of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by ADR and NEW.

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Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills

The bulletins issued by both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha noted that on September 18, the first day of the special session, there will be a discussion on the subject, “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings”.

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40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR

40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out…

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Syed Naseer Hussein felicitated on being appointed to CWC

CM Siddaramaiah warns of plan to destroy India's pluralistic culture. Congress will protect India's secular heritage & Constitution. KPCC president & Dy CM Shivakumar say minorities relieved after Congress govt. Syed Naseer Hussein, elected to RS from Karnataka, instrumental in mobilising Opp. parties.

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Steel Ministry urged to restore iron ore supply to RINL from NMDC’s mines in Chhattisgarh soon

NMDC directive to RINL to source its requirement from its mines in Karnataka involves an additional expenditure, BJP Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao tells Union Minister of Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia, and calls for preferential treatment to the steel plant in Visakhapatnam. Sounding an alarm, he says that RINL is…

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25 government bills pending in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register.

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