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The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

As the autonomy of the Election Commission of India does not gel with the government’s goals, it would like to have a firmer grip on the ECI through statutory means

The Hindu

Observing the celebrities in Parliament

A galaxy of film stars and cricketers have entered Parliament with very little to show for

The Hindu

Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge bypasses Independence Day event at Red Fort, says democracy under threat

NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday absented himself from the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. He hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters in the national capital where he attacked the Modi government alleging that democracy and…

The Times of India

BJP's ‘corruption, loot’ taking nation on highway to hell, alleges Mallikarjun Kharge

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday referred to a CAG report and alleged “BJP's corruption and loot” in the Dwarka Expressway of Bharatmala Project.

The Times of India

Monsoon session ends: Amid theatrics, govt’s key legislative strides, legal overhauls

Amid spotlight on diatribe and the theatrics of the no-confidence debate, the Parliament’s Monsoon session concluded on Friday. But the short session, marked by the opposition-led ruckus, also saw some key strides being made in core legislation. This is significant, especially during a session which recorded 45 percent productivity in…

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Discrimination in IIT campuses | Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry

The IIT world of academic rigour, parental pressure, and downright discrimination casts a shadow on the lives of young adults who believe they have arrived when they enter India’s elite institutions. There, they sometimes falter, and in the belief that they have failed at life itself, take drastic measures

The Hindu

AAP requests media to abstain from using forgery or fake signature in Raghav Chadha suspension case

NEW DELHI: In its first reaction on the suspension of its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday, AAP has requested the media to abstain from using the “forgery” or “fake signature” or else the party will be constrained to take legal action as per law.

The Times of India

I was suspended for exposing BJP’s double standards, AAP’s Raghav Chadha says in a video clip

NEW DELHI: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who was suspended on Friday from the House for including the names of some MPs for inclusion in a House panel without their consent for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has defended himself and said the…

The Times of India

Parliament adjourned sine die: Modi government, opposition blame each other for no discussion on Manipur

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday, the day when both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, alleged that the Narendra Modi government’s claim that it wanted a discussion to be held on Manipur is “completely bogus”.

The Times of India

Adhir suspended to keep him away from Public Accounts Committee meetings, alleges Mallikarjun Kharge

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been suspended from the House with a view to keeping him away from the meetings of the Public Accounts…

The Times of India

Monsoon Session comes to an end amid Opposition protest

Monsoon Session ends with Modi government defeating no-confidence motion; Lok Sabha achieved 45% productivity; 20 Government Bills passed; Rajya Sabha lost 50 hours due to disruptions

The Hindu

AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over ‘breach of privilege’

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended on Friday from the Rajya Sabha for “breach of privilege” after complaints of ‘fraud’. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, wrapping up the monsoon session which witnessed several disruptions over the Manipur violence issue. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Hindu

Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…

The Hindu

Government lists Bill in Rajya Sabha to regulate appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The government has listed a Bill for introduction in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.

The Hindu

Opposition, government continue to battle over rules in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha functioned for 36 minutes on Thursday morning, spending a significant time debating the rule under which a discussion on Manipur should be held but adjourned without any consensus.

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Mansukh Mandaviya to move Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya would move the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday for consideration and passage to amend the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Read further on Dynamite news .

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AAP's Raghav Chadha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha seeking discussion on Manipur

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday gave a suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RS passes four Bills, including data protection Bill, in Opposition’s absence

The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill. The four Bills were discussed and passed after the Opposition walked out demanding a discussion on Manipur violence.

The Hindu

Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules

The debate on Manipur is unlikely to be held in the Rajya Sabha, with both sides sticking to their respective positions, though according to sources, the govt. will try to push through a debate on Friday, the last day of the session

The Times of India

Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar refers 'forgery' complaints against AAP’s Raghav Chadha to privileges panel

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday referred breach of privilege complaints of MPs against AAP's Raghav Chadha to privileges committee for examination.

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Kejriwal thanks former PM Manmohan Singh for support on Delhi Services Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday thanked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for their support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite news.

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Kejriwal writes to Kharge, Rahul Gandhi thanks them for supporting Delhi Services Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi for their support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite news:

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