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Special on the Prime Minister's Jalandhar Visit - From Rebuilding Lives to Building Global Standards Original
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 21: The twenty-first century is witnessing a decisive shift in the geography of global development. For decades, nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America looked westward for benchmarks in infrastructure, technology and urban planning. That equation is quietly changing.
Bypolls Heat Up: Parties File Nominations For Assembly, Rajya Sabha
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Political activity intensified ahead of the upcoming Assembly by-elections and Rajya Sabha bypolls on Monday as candidates from various parties filed their nomination papers, while leaders stepped up campaigning and exchanged sharp political allegations across states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for by-elections for the Assembly constituencies of Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat.
"SHAURYA: A Father's Promise" Released by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on International MPS Awareness Day 2026
On the occasion of International MPS Awareness Day 2026, Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, launched the book “SHAURYA: A Father’s Promise“at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, during a special event dedicated to raising awareness about Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and rare diseases.
The hidden imbalance of delimitation
By John Brittas, CPI(M) MP, Rajya Sabha Our worst fears have been confirmed. Far from empowering women, the National Democratic Alliance government’s real aim appears to be disrupting India’s carefully maintained federal equilibrium. The proposed delimitation will rely on the 2011 Census not 1971 to allocate seats in an expanded 850-member Lok Sabha. Despite assurances of a pro-rata increase, the bill offers no such guarantee. Women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies is non-negotiable.
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Ahead of the 3-day special sittings of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, has asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the amendments to the women’s reservation law, officially known as ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.’ “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the conclusion that the time has now come to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in its true spirit across the country.
Won't legally challenge real-money gaming ban by Indian govt
Dream Sports, the parent of fantasy sports giant Dream11, has said it will not challenge the government's ban on real-money gaming, ending speculation that the sector's largest player would move court against the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The new law has erased 95% of Dream Sports' revenue and 100% of its profits, marking the end of the real-money gaming industry in India. "The government has made it clear they don't want this.
India Targets Top 5 Sporting Nations By 2047: Sports Minister Mandaviya Highlights Sports Reforms
India Targets Top 5 Sporting Nations By 2047: Sports Minister Mandaviya Highlights Sports Reforms 2025-08-24 10:11:08 (MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Ahmedabad: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that India is aiming to feature among the top five sporting nations by 2047, the year in which the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence.
National Sports Governance And Anti-Doping Amendment Bills 2025 Passed By Rajya Sabha
National Sports Governance And Anti-Doping Amendment Bills 2025 Passed By Rajya Sabha 2025-08-12 08:13:27 (MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Rajya Sabha passed two key legislations the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Lok Sabha had cleared them earlier on August 11, despite opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar. Both the bills will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent.
HT Syndication: The Days of Emergency By Harivansh Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
India, July 18 -- 25-26 June 1975. These dates have never faded from memory. Today marks 50 years. At that time, I was a student at BHU (Banaras Hindu University). I had graduated and enrolled in postgraduate studies in Economics. One of the reasons for choosing this subject was the presence of brilliant and renowned professors in the Economics Department at BHU.
The Days of Emergency By Harivansh Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
25–26 June 1975. These dates have never faded from memory. Today marks 50 years. At that time, I was a student at BHU (Banaras Hindu University). I had graduated and enrolled in postgraduate studies in Economics. One of the reasons for choosing this subject was the presence of brilliant and renowned professors in the Economics Department at BHU. They could explain even the most complex theories in simple, everyday language—connecting global economic principles to household and village life.
Netherlands Women vs Ireland Women Live Match Scorecard, Netherlands Women vs Ireland Women Cricket Match Today's Score Summary, Cricket News, LIVE Cricket, Ball by Ball Commentary | ABPLive
LIVE • Netherlands Women vs Ireland Women • 21 Aug 2025 Hazelaarweg, Netherlands 53/0 (7.5 Ovr) RR: 6.76 00/0 (0.0 Ovr) Netherlands Women are 53 for 0 with 12.1 overs remaining Netherlands Women 53/0 (7.5 ov) RR: 6.76 BATTERS RUNS BALLS 4s 6s Time(min) SR P Molkenboernot out 24* 23 3 0 30 104.35 HDJ Siegersnot out 27 24 3 0 30 112.50 Did not bat: BJA de Leede • CA de Lange • FCJ Overdijk • IJR Zwilling • I van der Woning • MM Dekeling • MIW van den Raad • R Rijke • SNL Siegers Extras: 2 (0...
Explained: SC Collegium Starts Inquiry Against Delhi HC Judge Over Cash Scandal; Here's How The Removal Process Works
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has launched an internal probe against Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, after a large sum of cash was allegedly found at his residence during a fire incident on March 14. As an immediate step, the collegium has proposed Justice Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court, his parent high court. An initial inquiry has been initiated, with the Chief Justice of the Delhi HC asked to submit a primary report.
Dynamics of the Care Economy Amidst Climate Transitions
Updated On Mar 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM IST By Dr Fauzia Khan, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha "All women work, but very few are salaried" Irrespective of their employment status, a day in the life of a woman in India consists extensively of tasks concerned with the functioning of the household. Cooking meals, cleaning, managing expenditures, providing for children, caring for the elderly, all while not getting the privilege of even taking the weekends off.
Kangana Ranaut Indirectly Calls Jaya Bachchan Arrogant Over.....
Kangana Ranaut has responded to the recent controversy involving actor and politician Jaya Bachchan. The issue arose when Jaya Bachchan objected in the Parliament to being addressed as “Jaya Amitabh Bachchan” by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. The veteran actress expressed her disapproval of being referred to by her husband’s name, leading to a tense exchange.
12 Members Elected Unopposed To Rajya Sabha, NDA Touches Majority Mark
New Delhi: The ruling NDA reached majority mark in the Rajya Sabha today as nine BJP members and two from allies were elected unopposed in the by-polls for the upper house. With the nine, BJP’s strength has reached 96, taking NDA to 112 in the upper house. Among the three others to get elected unopposed were one each from NDA allies NCP faction of Ajit Pawar faction and Rashtriya Lok Manch. The ruling alliance also has the support of six nominated and one independent members.
Tea Tribe To Maratha & Jat Representation: BJP Announces 9 Candidates For Rajya Sabha Bypolls 2024 - News18
The BJP has announced its list of candidates for the Rajya Sabha bypolls For which nominations will come to an end on August 21, 2024. Out of the 12 seats for which the elections have been announced by the Election Commission of India, the party has released a list of nine candidates. Out of the remaining three seats, BJP has decided to give one Rajya Sabha to Ajit Pawar lead faction of NCP.
Rajya Sabha By-Election in Tripura: BJP Nominates Rajib Bhattacharjee & Sudhan Das from CPIM-led Left Front
Agartala, August 20, 2024: Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya has been nominated as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Tripura. The announcement came after an extensive meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, where the names of nine BJP candidates were revealed across four states.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Suspension Revoked By Rajya Sabha, To Enter Upper House After One Year
In a major relief to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the suspension of its Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, has been lifted by the upper house. This came a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi Excise Policy Case. Sharing the information on his official X handle, Singh expressed gratitude towards Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
FM presents J&K’s interim budget, revised estimates for current fiscal
NEW DELHI, Feb 5: The Revised Estimates for 2023-24 and Interim Budget 2024-25 of Government of Jammu and Kashmir were today placed before the Parliament by Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sithraman. The two Appropriation Bills on the Supplementary Budget for 2023-24 and Vote on Account for 2024-25 will be considered by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in this regard.
Supreme Court Backs Scrapping Of J&K Special Status News
The Supreme Court today backed the Centre’s move to scrap special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and ordered elections next year. Article 370 was a temporary provision to ease Jammu and Kashmir’s merger with India, said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, reading out a majority Supreme Court judgment.
Gogamedi massacre: Rajasthan Governor calls Amit Shah on law and order issue
Publisher : tezzbuzz.com Published on 2023-12-07 05:00:03 PM0 views Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday spoke over phone to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the situation arising out of the murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Raj Bhavan officials said, the Governor gave detailed information to Amit Shah about the law and order in the state.
Over Rs 1,000 crore electoral bonds sold in election month; Hyderabad leads in sales
Publisher : hwnews.in Published on 2023-12-07 04:53:03 PM0 views During recent Assembly elections in Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram, anonymous electoral bond funding surged by over 400%, reveals State Bank of India (SBI) data obtained through RTI. In the 29th tranche (Nov 6-20), Rs 1,006.03 crore in bonds were sold, with 99% stemming from Rs 1 crore bonds.
Congress urges PM Modi to settle Manipur violence during ongoing parliament session
IMPHAL: Manipur Congress has urgedPrime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah to find a solution for the restoration of peace in the strife-torn state. This appeal from the Manipur Congress came following the killing of 13 ‘unarmed’ people belonging to the Meitei community along the international border with Myanmar.
Significance of World Wildlife Conservation Day
World Wildlife Conservation Day is observed annually on December 4th to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and the threats facing many species around the world. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate the many ways that wildlife enriches our lives and to encourage people to take action to protect it. Why is wildlife conservation important? Wildlife conservation is important for a number of reasons. Wildlife plays a vital role in the health of our ecosystems.
Raghav Chadha's Suspension Revoked By Rajya Sabha
On Monday, the Rajya Sabha lifted the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, who had been suspended during the Monsoon session for purportedly breaching privileges. Chadha, the Rajya Sabha representative from Punjab, faced allegations of not obtaining consent from five MPs before including their names in a select committee discussing the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023.
AAP member Raghav Chadha’s suspension is lifted by Rajya Sabha
After suspension from the Upper House Parliament was lifted on Monday, AAP MP Raghav Chadha expressed his gratitude to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Supreme Court. Chadha expressed his gratitude to everyone for their love and blessings during his suspension in a video message. In order to have my suspension lifted, I had to file an appeal with the Supreme Court. My suspension was lifted following the intervention of the Supreme Court. I was suspended for 115 days at the very least.
Women's Reservation Bill 2023 Explained; What's Different From 2008 Bill Passed By Rajya Sabha
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Snapshot The Bill seeks to reserve one-third of the total number of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. Such bills were introduced earlier in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2008. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Women's Reservation Bill 2023 [The Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill] on Tuesday (18 September). The bill is being discussed today in Lok Sabha at the new parliament building.
Fact Check: Did This Temple Priest Beat Up A Lower Caste Woman For Entering Temple? Find Here
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappPrint A viral video showing a man mercilessly beating a woman on the stairs of a temple is doing rounds on social media. Users are sharing the video claiming the head temple priest beat up a lower caste Hindu woman for entering the temple premises. A Facebook user posted the viral post with the following caption in the image: Bolo #jaishriram A Harijan woman who tried to enter a Hindu Temple was beaten up mercilessly by the head priest for being a woman of lower caste.
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Passed By Rajya Sabha
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappPrint New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill through a voice note. The bill was presented by Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw for passage in the Upper House. The bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha. In the last Monsoon Session, the Union government had withdrawn the Data Protection Bill with the aim of bringing a comprehensive legislature.
New look websites of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha soft launched
3 minutes ago indiatvnews.com Though a soft launch at present, Parliament sources said that the new look websites are clutter-free and more easy on the eyes, which has been done to make it more user-friendly. Now if you want to browse through details about both Houses of Parliament, i.e. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, on the Internet, you can login to either of the two URLs: www.sansad.in/ls or www.sansad/rs, or even by logging into any of them.
Budget Session Live: Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Join Oppn Protest Demanding JPC Probe In Adani Stocks
Milder Than What PM Modi Said On Foreign Land: Shashi Tharoor On Rahul Gandhi's Remarks In London Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Rahul Gandhi has not said anything that requires an apology. "He expressed concern about the state of our democracy and attacks on it by the practices of the ruling government," Tharoor added.
Party going through transformation
Congress is going through a transformation process that kicked off with the resounding success of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, AICC general secretary (Organisation) K.C.Venugopal said here on Saturday.After the successful yarta, the party is ...
Nagaland Election 2023: NDPP-BJP Alliance to get Majority, says CM Neiphiu Rio
Nagaland Election 2023: CM Rio also highlighted that the NDPP in the 2018 election had faced election with its slogan `Change is coming` and had delivered development in road connectivity also other sectors across the state.
Sonowal bats for ‘holistic development of Nagaland’
Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal; Nagaland Deputy CM, Y Patton; Nagaland MP, S Phangnon and others in Mon on February 17.Mon, February 17 (MExN): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal today addressed two election rallies at Mon town and Wozuro in Wokha district to gather support for the NDPP-BJP alliance who are jointly contesting in the forthcoming assembly elections in the state.The senior BJP leader from the Northeast vouched for the continuity of...
A project to create a shipping route in the shallow straits awaits revival
Even though its revival was raised by political parties, especially the DMK, at times in the last 15-odd years, it has acquired a fresh vigour now, particularly after Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh’s observations on Ram Setu in the Rajya Sabha.” Also called Adam’s Bridge in the contemporary parlance, Ram Setu, a chain of shoals, separates the shallow region that covers the Gulf of Mannar in the south and Palk Bay in the north (broadly between Danushkodi in...
Article 371 (A) at risk in BJP’s hands, alleges Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary in-charge Communication department, AICC and other address a press conference held at the Congress Bhawan, Kohima on February 16.The former Union Minister and MP Rajya Sabha, who is also the General Secretary in-charge Communication department AICC, is on a two-day visit to Nagaland for the ensuing general election.' Important election in Naga history Stating 2023 general election as important in Naga history, the General Secretary also maintained that it is...
SC to consider hearing PIL seeking declaration of Ram Sethu as national heritage monument
Read more about SC to consider hearing PIL seeking declaration of Ram Sethu as national heritage monument on Devdiscourse PTI Updated: 16-02-2023 11:17 IST | Created: 16-02-2023 11:16 IST The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL filed by former Rajya Sabha lawmaker Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Sethu as a national heritage monument.The top court, earlier on January 19, was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Centre was...
JD(U) Leader Says Indian Army Should Recruit 30 Per Cent Muslims To Fight Terrorists From PakistanArtboard 4Artboard 2 Copy 6Artboard 2 Copy 10Artboard 2 Copy 7Artboard 2 Copy 9
News Headlines JD(U) Leader Says Indian Army Should Recruit 30 Per Cent Muslims To Fight Terrorists From Pakistan by p - Feb 14, 2023 04:27 PM +05:30 IST p Former JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Rasool Balyawi stirred another controversy on Sunday (12 February) by asking the government to appoint “thirty per cent Muslims in the Indian Army if they have any fear of fighting terrorists from Pakistan”.BJP has meanwhile reacted to the statement saying that it is an insult to the Indian army and a...
Mizoram Assembly adopts resolution opposing any move to implement Uniform Civil Code
CM Zoramthanga, opposition Congress leader Zodintluanga, Zo People's Legislature Party leader Lalduhoma, lone BJP legislator B.D. Chakma and ruling MNF member C.
'Nothing to Hide, be Afraid of': Amit Shah Amid row Over Adani-Hindenburg Report
A Hindenburg report has alleged financial irregularities and stock manipulation in stocks of Adani group companies with the Opposition demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe into the issue.
Bjd: Bjd Hits Back At Bijay, Says He Aspired For Rs Ticket
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Not first time remarks have been expunged, people see what happens in Parliament
Amid Congress criticism of the government over some remarks of its leaders in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha having been removed from the proceedings Home Minister Agartala (Tripura) [India], February 14 (ANI): Amid Congress criticism of the government over some remarks of its leaders in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha having been removed from the proceedings, Home Minister Amit Shah has said that this is not the first time when someone's comments made in Parliament have been expunged and the two Houses...
Houses adjourned, to reconvene on March 13
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Phew! Not all surnames are taboo
His response to my questions was ‘why are you not called Nehru, why are you called Gandhi?’: Rahul Gandhi Advertisement When the Prime Minister asks the Congress MP why his surname is Gandhi and not Nehru, the apparent epitome of ancient culture stays unscathed in the annals of civilised discourse.“I asked the Prime Minister some questions (in the Lok Sabha last week).The Prime Minister did not answer a single question,” Rahul Gandhi said in Kerala on Monday.Rahul underscored that while the...
Truth will come out on Adani issue: Jairam Ramesh
Responding to a reporter’s query on the BJP’s call to the people of Meghalaya to vote for a double engine government, Ramesh brought up the silence of the BJP-led Centre on the charges of manipulation levelled against the Adani group / / / Truth will come out on Adani issue: Jairam Ramesh Truth will come out on Adani issue: Jairam Ramesh Responding to a reporter’s query on the BJP’s call to the people of Meghalaya to vote for a double engine government, Ramesh brought up the silence of the...
Govt working to create aviation hub in India: Singh - Jammu Kashmir Latest News
Home Business Govt working to create aviation hub in India: Singh NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The Government is working to create an aviation hub in India and various steps, including airlines inducting wide-body aircraft and increasing their fleet size, are being taken, Union minister V K Singh said on Monday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, he said the civil aviation ministry has consulted the stakeholders and has asked the aviation industry to come together to develop India as a hub for...
Half of DRDO's mission mode projects running behind schedule, Lok Sabha informed
These range from the Tejas Mark-2 light combat aircraft (LCA), the naval LCA and unmanned aerial vehicles to air independent propulsion (AIP) for greater underwater endurance of submarines, light machine guns and advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS), the defence ministry told Parliament on Monday.The naval LCA, in turn, is the forerunner for the twin-engine deck-based fighter that the Navy actually wants for its aircraft carriers.Shweta Tiwari Entertainment Red hot dress inspiration...
PM Modi never alone but has Central agencies and 'golden gang' of which Koshyari was member
The editorial in Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana said PM Modi was never alone while fighting the Sena in Maharashtra but (outgoing) governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was a member of his 'golden gang' The editorial in Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana said PM Modi was never alone while fighting the Sena in Maharashtra but (outgoing) governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was a member of his 'golden gang' Representational picture, Photo/Facebook The Shiv Sena on Monday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra...
Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre
Those required to stay away from partisan politics in current role must not be made Governors Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre Those required to stay away from partisan politics in current role must not be made Governors February 14, 2023 12:20 am | Updated 12:20 am IST A former judge of the Supreme Court of India and a former Indian Army commander are among the new Governors of States appointed by the Centre on Sunday.The Governors of several States and...
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