Parliament Monsoon Session saw frequent adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament continued today, July 23, with significant developments on its third day. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Sports Bill, also known as the Sports Governance Bill, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation seeks to bring the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under the oversight of a […]
2020 Delhi riots: Court pulls up police for ‘half-hearted’ probe, seeks written explanation
New Delhi, October 17 (Press Ki Taquat) A Delhi court has come down heavily on the city police for conducting “further investigation” in a 2020 communal riots case after filing charge sheet in a “half-hearted manner” and asked the officer concerned to appear before it with a written explanation. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala was […]
Delhi High Court asks Centre to explain exclusion of single, unmarried women from surrogacy law
New Delhi, October 16 (Press Ki Taquat) The Delhi High Court asked the Centre on Monday to explain the exclusion of single, unmarried women from availing the benefit of the surrogacy procedure under the law. Noting that an “intending woman” under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 means an Indian woman who is a “widow” or […]
As winter nears, PMO reviews steps being taken to prevent air pollution in region
New Delhi, October 13 (Press Ki Taquat) Ahead of the winter season, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday held a high-level review of air pollution challenges with stress on close and active monitoring of stubble burning with the Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Chairing a high-level taskforce meeting on air […]
Justin Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament
Toronto, September 28 (Press ki Taquat) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday for Parliament’s recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week’s address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trudeau said the speaker of the House of Commons, who resigned on Tuesday, was “solely responsible” for the invitation and recognition […]
Government calls all-party meeting on September 17 ahead of special Parliament session
New Delhi, September 13 (Press ki Taquat) Ahead of the special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, the government has called an all-party meeting on September 17. Union parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said, “Ahead of the Parliament session from the 18th of this month, an all-party floor leaders’ meeting has been convened […]
Kejriwal government’s aim is not to serve’: Amit Shah during discussion on Delhi Service Bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday took up the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage. The Union government had tabled the contentious bill in Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance. The Opposition termed it a “murder of democracy”, evoking a sharp retort of “politically […]
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid protests by opposition on Manipur issue
New Delhi, August 3(Press Ki Taquat) Lok Sabha continued to witness disruptions on Thursday and the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm amid protests by opposition members on the Manipur issue. Speaker Om Birla, who is learnt to be upset at the repeated disruptions of the House, did not chair the proceedings during Question Hour for […]
Parliament session set to be stormy, Opposition to rake up Manipur, Delhi ordinance
Cong insists on PM’s reply to debate | BJP terms it caveat for disruption New Delhi, July 20 (Press Ki Taquat) Setting the stage for a stormy monsoon session of Parliament over Manipur violence and the Delhi ordinance, both the Opposition and ruling groupings today hardened their respective positions on the issues. While opposition parties […]