Published 08:55 IST, November 25th 2024
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The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to begin today, with several bills including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill expected to be discussed. The session will continue until December 20, with several bills listed for introduction, consideration and passing. These include the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, the Bills of Lading Bill, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, the Railways (Amendment) Bill, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill.
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08:55 IST, November 25th 2024
Lok Sabha members to use digital pens on electronic tabs to mark attendance
Lok Sabha members attending the Winter Session of Parliament beginning Monday will have the option of marking their attendance using a digital pen on an electronic tab.Electronic tabs will be kept at four counters in the lobby of the Lok Sabha chamber as part of Speaker Om Birla's initiative to make Parliament paperless.
08:54 IST, November 25th 2024
Congress MP demands discussion in Rajya Sabha on air pollution
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has written a letter to the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha and demanded a short-duration discussion on rising 'air pollution' in Delhi.
The letter dated November 22, reads, "Under Rule 176 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha, I hereby give notice of my intention to raise a discussion for Short duration on the following matter of urgent public importance."
In an explanation, Ranjan emphasized that the city's pollution is not a recent issue but has been a concern for over three decades, with environmentalists and lawyers appealing to the courts to act since 1995.
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08:52 IST, November 25th 2024
'Already planned for 2029': CM Naidu praises PM Modi's leadership
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance has already planned for the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections and is providing "great leadership" to all the parties.
"He has already planned for 2029 (elections), that is how he is working, just like a mission," CM Naidu said.
08:40 IST, November 25th 2024
Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates in 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' padyatra
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08:38 IST, November 25th 2024
Toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj
08:36 IST, November 25th 2024
Hemant Soren to take oath on Nov 28 as Jharkhand CM
Hemant Soren accompanied by INDIA bloc members and a few MLAs, submitted his resignation to governor Santosh Gangwar at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. He submitted a letter of support from 56 MLAs to the governor, JMM said. “The governor accepted his resignation and urged him to continue as caretaker CM until the new govt takes oath,” a Raj Bhavan communique said.
“The new govt will take oath of office on Nov 28. We have begun preparations for the formalities,” Hemant said. Earlier in the day, he met INDIA bloc members at his Kanke Road house in Ranchi.
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08:02 IST, November 25th 2024
Layer of smog engulfs Delhi as AQI remains in 'poor category'
07:43 IST, November 25th 2024
Bihar a failed state: Prashant Kishor tells Bihari diaspora in US
Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor has said Bihar is "literally a failed state" which is in "deep shit" and tremendous efforts are required for its all-round development.In a virtual interaction with the Bihari diaspora community after the launch of the US chapter of the Jan Suraaj, the former poll strategist exuded confidence that his party would win the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls and said that he would lift the ban on alcohol and use the revenue to improve school education.
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07:42 IST, November 25th 2024
15 detained amid Sambhal unrest
During the raid, many people were detained, although official data has not come as to how many people have been detained late night, but the police have arrested the remaining people by raiding their locations based on the information provided by the 15 people who were detained earlier. At present, everyone is being questioned.
06:48 IST, November 25th 2024
INDIA bloc to hold meet before winter session begins
INDIA Bloc Parties to Meet at Parliament House to Finalize Opposition Strategy Before Session Begins
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06:52 IST, November 25th 2024