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Bill seeking to better manage protected areas for wildlife introduced in LS

It proposes to rationalise and amend the schedules, which list out wildlife species, for the purposes of clarity, and ensure better care of seized live animals

Manish Tewari to raise EC's 'informal meeting' with PMO in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday submitted a notice to move an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on the "summoning" of Election Commission for a meeting in the Prime Minister's Office to discuss electoral reforms. In the notice, he raised questions on the autonomy of the poll panel, but the Lok Sabha was adjourned amid uproar over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The former I&B minister said he will submit the notice to move the adjournment motion again on Monday. "Why was the Election Commission summoned summarily and whether it is a fact that the Commission took umbrage to the manner in which they were virtually compelled to attend the meeting in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)," Tewari said, referring to the "informal meeting" of three election commissioners with officials in the PMO on electoral reforms. "What exactly are the implications with regard to the autonomy of the Election Commission?" the Lok Sabha member from Anandpur Sahib asked. The Opposition has slammed .

Govt introduces bill in LS to amend laws governing CAs, company secretaries

FM Sitharaman, who moved the bill, said that on account of changes in the country's economic and corporate environment, it has become necessary to amend the Acts

Amid Oppn din in LS, Irani raises Cong member's rape remarks

Opposition members, including from the Congress, have been protesting in the Lok Sabha demanding the removal of Union minister Ajay Mishra in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Winter session: Lok Sabha adjourns till 2 pm amid Opposition protests

LS proceedings were adjourned on Friday till 2 pm amid vociferous protests by Opposition members demanding the removal of Union minister Ajay Mishra in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Govt likely to table National Anti-Doping Bill,2021 in Lok Sabha today

The Centre on Friday is likely to table some important Bills in the Lok Sabha, including National Anti-Doping Bill,2021. Several private members' Bills will also be presented by the members.

LS, RS proceedings adjourned amid uproar over Lakhimpur Kheri violence

In Lok Sabha, Opposition members demanded removal of Union minister Ajay Mishra

Rahul calls Ajay Mishra 'criminal', LS adjourns for the day amid uproar

Gandhi, who had a question on MSME sector listed on Thursday, dubbed Mishra as a "criminal" and demanded his ouster when Speaker Om Birla called his name during the Question Hour

Govt may not take up cryptocurrency Bill in ongoing Parliament session

The government had listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 for tabling and passage in this session

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition protests over Lakhimpur Kheri issue

As soon as the House met, the Opposition members stormed into the Well raising slogans with placards in their hands and demanded sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra.

Will defeat BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee said her sole aim after returning to power for the third consecutive term in Bengal is to bring industry and generate jobs.

Protests over SIT report on Lakhimpur violence rock Lok Sabha

Despite the din, four questions and supplementaries were taken up till 11.30 am before Speaker Om Birla decided to adjourn the proceedings till 2 pm

LS adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over SIT report on Lakhimpur violence

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition protests over the findings of the SIT report on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Lakhimpur violence: Rahul gives seeks Lok Sabha discussion on probe report

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has given an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha for discussing the SIT report in a case of violence in Lakhimpur Kheri district of UP

Rajya Sabha to discuss situation arising out of rising Omicron cases

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will have a short duration discussion on the situation arising out of Omicron variant cases being reported in the country.

House should be center of dialogue, not deadlock: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that the MLAs should ensure that Legislatures become the center of discussion and dialogue and not deadlock.He was speaking on the inauguration of a three-day training programme for the newly elected legislators from Puducherry, in Parliament House in New Delhi."Public representatives must strive to fulfill the aspirations of the people and resolve their difficulties. The Ministers and MLAs should ensure that Legislatures become the center of discussion and dialogue and not deadlock," said the Speaker.Birla said that the Legislature should ensure accountability towards people, monitor governance, control the executive and review the policies of the Government. He added that people have chosen them to fulfill their hopes and aspirations. He exhorted MLAs to fulfill their responsibilities and win the trust of the people.Birla said that the government's policies must aim at public welfare. "Whatever budget is allocated, its benefits should reach

Oppn slams govt in Lok Sabha on rising fuel prices, Air India 'sellout'

The Modi government was also accused of doing little for people-centric schemes by the opposition parties

Govt creating unique IDs of farmers enrolled under agri-schemes: Tomar

The minister said this would help in provisioning the farmer's verification through e-Know Your Farmer (e-KYF)

Over 800,000 Indians gave up their citizenship in last 7 years: Govt

According to the data tabled in the Lower House, most Indians renounced their Indian citizenship in 2019

'40% commercial pilot licenses in India issued to foreign-trained cadets'

the Centre has taken certain steps to achieve increasing the number of Indian-trained pilots