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Of 1,800 fast track courts recommended by 14th FC, 914 functional: Govt

The 14th Finance Commission had recommended setting up of 1,800 fast track courts (FTCs) during 2015-2020, but 914 are functional in various states as of now, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

On Covid-19 debate day, Lok Sabha productivity increased to 204%

The productivity of Lok Sabha increased to 204 per cent on Thursday as the House sat for extra hours till midnight to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Lok Sabha officials, the productivity of the Lower House had touched 117 per cent on Wednesday when the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulations) Bill was passed after a four-hour debate. Overall, the productivity during the Winter Session of Parliament, which began on Monday, has been 83 per cent. Of the total allocated time of 1,440 minutes (24 hours), the House has transacted business for 1,205 minutes (20.08 hours), they said. Productivity of the House on the first two days was 6.7 per cent each. A total of 96 members participated in the debate on the Covid pandemic in Lok Sabha that stretched on for 11 hours and three minutes.

Winter session: Bills for 5 year tenures for CBI, ED chiefs in Lok Sabha

Two bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday to extend the tenures of Directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate up to a maximum of five years

Central Vista Avenue project has achieved 60% physical progress: Govt

The government has planned to hold the 2022 Republic Day parade on the newly-developed Rajpath that comes under the Central Vista Avenue Redevelopment Project

Delhi HC declines early hearing of PIL on election of Lok Sabha Dy Speaker

The Delhi High Court Thursday declined to grant an early hearing of a PIL alleging inaction by Constitutional functionaries in not holding election to the post of Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.

India's young frustrated by lack of govt jobs: BJP MP Varun Gandhi

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Thursday once again questioned own government on the job and paper leaks.

Without Congress, UPA will be body without soul, says Kapil Sibal

A day after TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's "there is no UPA now" jibe, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday said without the Congress, the UPA will be a body without a soul.

Lok Sabha to discuss Covid-19 pandemic, various related aspects today

Lok Sabha will discuss the "COVID-19 pandemic and various aspects related to it" today, on the fourth day of the ongoing winter session.

Not right to resort to Internet shutdown every time: Parliament panel

The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has recommended that the Union government should not shutdown the Internet services in every case.

Govt to introduce important Bill, Covid situation likely to be discussed

The government on Thursday will table 'The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill 2021' in the Lok Sabha.

Can't see Congress securing 300 seats in 2024 elections: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Senior Congress leader and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that he does not see the grand old party winning 300 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.Speaking on reversing the decision of the government on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Azad while addressing a rally in Pooch district said that only Supreme Court can take such a decision or Congress has to come power with 300 plus seats but he does not see that happening. However, Azad said that he prays that Congress wins over 300 seats."Only Supreme Court can decide on Article 370. Besides the apex court, only the ruling government can do it. The current government has abrogated it, how will they do it? And I cannot assure you that Congress will win 300 seats in the 2024 elections. I pray that Congress wins 300 seats but I don't see that happening now," said the Congress leader.Earlier this week, Azad had urged political parties to create an environment in the state ..

LS passes bill on assisted reproductive tech, offences to be punishable

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 provides for penal provisions with offences punishable with hefty fines and tougher sentences

Govt, Opposition refuse to budge as barred MPs continue stir

Impasse between Oppn, government over suspension of 12 MPs from RS continues as neither side concedes any space

Farm Laws Repeal Act 2021 gets President Ram Nath Kovind's assent

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday gave his assent to the Farm Laws Repeal Act 2021 that was passed by both houses of Parliament by voice vote on Monday.

Bill to regulate, supervise ART clinics passed by Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics

Lok Sabha adjourned amid protests by TRS members over farmer issues

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Wednesday amid continuous protests by members of the TRS over farmer issues

Winter session: Lok Sabha likely to discuss new 'Omicron' variant today

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday is likely to discuss the new Omicron variant of Covid along with other legislative Business.

Mandaviya to move bill on regulation of reproductive tech in LS today

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya will move the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Over 600,000 Indians gave up their citizenship in last five years: Govt

Over six lakh Indians have given up their citizenship in the last five years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that as per the information available with the Ministry of External Affairs, a total number of 1,33,83,718 Indian nationals are living in foreign countries. In a written reply to a question, he said 1,33,049 Indians gave up Indian citizenship in 2017, 1,34,561 in 2018, 1,44,017 in 2019, 85,248 in 2020 and 1,11,287 till September 30, 2021.

Lok Sabha to have discussion on Covid-19 pandemic on Wednesday: Minister

The discussion will be held under Rule 193, under which members may seek details about the new 'Omicron' variant of SARS-CoC-2