Page 5 - Monsoon Session
Monsoon advances in MP; IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains with thunderstorm in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, as southwest monsoon advanced into the state.
 "Monsoon advances in MP; IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts")
Privatisation push: Centre considers bringing PSBs under Companies Act
Changes are likely to be introduced in the Monsoon Session
 "Privatisation push: Centre considers bringing PSBs under Companies Act")
Decoded: Why farmers are up in arms against Modi govt's farm Bills
Why did the govt push these Ordinances and why is it facing opposition to them, both from within the government and outside it
 "Decoded: Why farmers are up in arms against Modi govt's farm Bills")
Decoded: Changes to Essential Commodities Act and why they are drawing flak
While some welcome the amendments, others have doubt and point to the arbitrary powers the government can still use to control trade
 "Decoded: Changes to Essential Commodities Act and why they are drawing flak")
In his bid to revive Indian economy, Modi takes a gamble on the farm
Modi has thrown out the old furniture by ramming legislation through parliament, passed by a dubious voice vote
 "In his bid to revive Indian economy, Modi takes a gamble on the farm")
Parliament: Govt to recommend adjournment of House sine die, says minister
Eight Opposition members were suspended on Monday from the House over unruly scenes in the House on Sunday during the passage of agriculture Bills
 "Parliament: Govt to recommend adjournment of House sine die, says minister")
Prasad accuses opposition leaders of irresponsible conduct in Rajya Sabha
The government accused opposition leaders of irresponsible conduct in Rajya Sabha during the passage of the farm bills and said they violated rules by not vacating the House despite being suspended.
 "Prasad accuses opposition leaders of irresponsible conduct in Rajya Sabha")
Karnataka CM's proposal to cut down assembly session to 3-day irks oppn
Yediyurappa said that more than 60 legislators have been tested positive, hence, we should think of reducing the number of days to three from eight
 "Karnataka CM's proposal to cut down assembly session to 3-day irks oppn")
Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly from Sept 21; no Question Hour
Nearly 20 bills will be taken up for discussion during the session which will be conducted while adhering to all Covid-19 prevention protocols, he said
 "Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly from Sept 21; no Question Hour")
Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature to begin under Covid shadow
An eight-day monsoon session of Karnataka legislature will begin on Monday under the shadow of Covid-19 pandemic as several Ministers and legislators have tested positive for the infection
 "Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature to begin under Covid shadow")
Farm bills: BJD issues whip to its MPs telling them to remain present in RS
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members directing them to remain present in the House on Sunday
 "Farm bills: BJD issues whip to its MPs telling them to remain present in RS")
Kejriwal urges non-BJP parties to vote against farm bills in Rajya Sabha
Earlier, Kejriwal had said his party will vote against the three bills and termed them "anti-farmer"
 "Kejriwal urges non-BJP parties to vote against farm bills in Rajya Sabha")
Will not sign on death warrant of farmers: Cong on agriculture reform Bills
These Bills are -- Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020
 "Will not sign on death warrant of farmers: Cong on agriculture reform Bills")
97 persons died on Shramik Special trains till Sept 9: Govt tells RS
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told the Rajya Sabha that 97 persons died while travelling on Shramik Special trains between May 1 and September 9
 "97 persons died on Shramik Special trains till Sept 9: Govt tells RS")
Monsoon session may be curtailed as Covid-19 cases rise among MPs: Report
The government has also mandated daily tests for journalist entering parliament to cover the session from Saturday.
 "Monsoon session may be curtailed as Covid-19 cases rise among MPs: Report")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Slew of MP infections may prune monsoon session
Seasonal flu shot demand up, staff shortage hits Pune hospitals, Bengal forgets social distancing as it celebrates Mahalaya--news on how the country is coping with the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Slew of MP infections may prune monsoon session")
Rajnath Singh on Sino-Indian border crisis: Prepared for all outcomes
China does not accept 'customary, traditional alignment of the boundary', says Defence Minister in statement to Parliament.
 "Rajnath Singh on Sino-Indian border crisis: Prepared for all outcomes")
Rajnath on India-China border row: We want peaceful solution but ready for all eventualities
China doesn't recognise the traditional and customary alignment of the boundary, says Defence Minister in Parliament
 "Rajnath on India-China border row: We want peaceful solution but ready for all eventualities")
Govt declines opposition's demand for discussion on stand-off with China
The government on Tuesday declined the opposition's demand for discussion on the standoff between Indian and Chinese forces at the LAC in Ladakh
 "Govt declines opposition's demand for discussion on stand-off with China")
Top headlines: 3 MPC members to get extension; LIC IPO unlikely this fiscal
From Infosys hinting at acquisitions to Centre seeking Parliament nod for additional Rs 1.67 trillion expenditure, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: 3 MPC members to get extension; LIC IPO unlikely this fiscal")
