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Govt plans slew of bills in Monsoon session; Opposition readies counters

The Opposition wants to corner the govt by raising issues like alleged shortcomings in the healthcare system during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and constant rise in fuel prices

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM at all-party meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session that the government was ready for a healthy and meaningful discussion in Parliament on various issues

All stakeholders must act proactively in protecting environment: Vice Prez

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that from Panchayat to Parliament, all stakeholders must act proactively in protecting the environment

PM Modi asks ministers to come prepared for Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday asked the Union Council of Ministers to come prepared for the upcoming Monsoon Session of parliament, sources said. Chairing a meeting of the revamped Union Council of Ministers here, he also asked them to do their homework and put forward the government's views effectively during the session, the sources added. A presentation on parliamentary procedures and rules was made during the meeting with the prime minister asking the ministers to go through all procedures. The session commences on July 19 and would conclude on August 13. The government has listed 17 new bills for introduction in this session. Six other bills are pending at various stages in the two Houses and before parliamentary panels. During parliament sessions, besides answering questions, ministers of state at time also pilot bills in the absence of Cabinet ministers. This was the second meeting of the Union Council of Ministers after the recent rejig of the Cabinet.

Satyarthi demands urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking bill in Parl session

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has demanded urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of parliament without further delay

Govt convenes all-party meet ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament

The government has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, sources said

Petrol prices, Covid mishandling to top TMC's agenda in monsoon session

The Trinamool Congress is likely to raise the issue of hike in fuel prices, alleged mishandling of COVID situation and farmers stir against the three agri laws to corner the BJP-led government

Tech for mitigation of airborne SARS-COV-2 to be installed in Parliament

A UV-C disinfection technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63 during the monsoon session of Parliament, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. The technology has been developed by the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), affiliated to the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, an official statement said. "The minister later informed that, to begin with, the technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63," it said. Singh, however, cautioned that even after installation of this disinfection technology, everybody is advised to strictly adhere to COVID-appropriate behaviour, including use of face mask, maintaining social distance and avoiding crowds. The UV-C .

BJP leaders, ministers deliberate on strategy for Monsoon session: Report

Top BJP leaders and Union ministers, including party president J P Nadda, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held a meeting to discuss matters related to the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament

Take up our demands in Parliament before anything: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha said that it will press the opposition parties to ensure that the farmers' demands on the three new agri laws and MSP are addressed in Parliament before any other business

Govt set to introduce 17 new Bills in Monsoon Session of Parliament

Much-anticipated crypto Bill missing from the list

BJP MPs to introduce private members' bills on population control, UCC

BJP MPs will introduce private members' bills on population control and uniform civil code in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament

200 people will hold protests near Parliament from July 22: BKU's Tikait

Tikait on Thursday said the farmers are ready to talk with the government on the farm laws but made it clear that the discussions should be held without conditions.

Of 78 ministers, 42% ministers declared criminal cases against them: ADR

Of the 78 ministers in the Cabinet, 42 per cent have declared criminal cases against them with four having cases related to attempt to murder, according to a report by poll rights group ADR.

Detailed plans being made for upcoming protest at Parliament: SKM

We want the opposition parties to ensure that the farmers' agitation and their demands become the main issue and that the government is brought under pressure to fulfil them: SKM

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to commence from July 19

The nearly month-long session is likely to have around 20 sittings

Reservations take SC/STs to Parliament, but not to positions of influence

Their proportional share in the Lok Sabha is not reflected in their presence in various committees, implying limited influence and authority.

BJP MPs walk out of parliamentary panel meet on Covid vaccine development

High drama was witnessed on Wednesday during a parliamentary committee meeting on Covid-19 vaccine development during which several BJP MPs walked out

Twitter India representatives depose before parliamentary panel

This comes amid a tussle between the Union government and Twitter over the new IT rules

Newly elected members of 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile take oath

Newly elected members of Dharamshala-based 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile conducted oath taking ceremony on Wednesday