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Farm reforms needed, 'status quo' doesn't achieve things: PM Modi
Government respects farmers, continues talks with them on agriculture laws: Prime Minister in Lok Sabha.
 "Farm reforms needed, 'status quo' doesn't achieve things: PM Modi")
Parliament passes bill to provide greater autonomy to major ports
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said it seeks to provide autonomy to these ports and boost their decision-making powers in order to compete with private ports
 "Parliament passes bill to provide greater autonomy to major ports")
197 missing, 20 dead in Uttarakhand floods: Amit Shah tells Parliament
As many as 197 people are missing while 20 have died in Sunday's avalanche and flash floods in Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament on Tuesday.
 "197 missing, 20 dead in Uttarakhand floods: Amit Shah tells Parliament")
Sugarcane arrears at Rs 16,883 cr as on Jan 31 of 2020-21 marketing year
Sugar mills owe Rs 16,883 crore to cane farmers as on January 31 of the current marketing year that started in October, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
 "Sugarcane arrears at Rs 16,883 cr as on Jan 31 of 2020-21 marketing year")
Govt to issue guidelines to regulate OTT platforms soon: Javadekar
Replying to a Zero Hour mention, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said a lot of suggestions and complaints on the regulation of OTTs have been received
 "Govt to issue guidelines to regulate OTT platforms soon: Javadekar")
PM Modi to reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in RS today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's address in Rajya Sabha on Monday
 "PM Modi to reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in RS today")
Nepal PM Oli addresses huge rally, defends dissolution of Parliament
Supporters of Nepal's embattled PM K P Sharma Oli on Friday held a massive rally here in a show of strength, a day after his rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal organised an anti-government general strike
 "Nepal PM Oli addresses huge rally, defends dissolution of Parliament")
No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt
India has not given permission for use of any vaccine against bird flu nor other countries like the US and UK, the government informed Parliament on Friday
 "No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt")
New Bill set to amend the Electricity Act, end licence raj in power supply
Electricity Bill, 2021, will be tabled in the ongoing session
 "New Bill set to amend the Electricity Act, end licence raj in power supply")
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over proposed DNA Technology Bill
The bill seeks to address concerns related to quality, accuracy, security of data and other related matters that may arise in the use of DNA technology
 "Parliamentary panel raises concerns over proposed DNA Technology Bill")
Public sector banks in turmoil after mega merger: Parliament panel
Flags their low market valuations, says it'll hinder plans to raise equity
 "Public sector banks in turmoil after mega merger: Parliament panel")
Panel formed to suggest reforms in criminal laws, govt tells Parliament
The Centre has set up a committee to suggest reforms in criminal laws and sought suggestions from state governments, courts and bar councils, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
 "Panel formed to suggest reforms in criminal laws, govt tells Parliament")
Naidu warns Rajya Sabha MPs against recording proceedings on mobile phones
When the House met for the day, Naidu said Parliamentary rules restrict "usage of cellular phones within Rajya Sabha chambers"
 "Naidu warns Rajya Sabha MPs against recording proceedings on mobile phones")
Cong, opposition parties give suspension notice in RS over farmer protests
Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws
 "Cong, opposition parties give suspension notice in RS over farmer protests")
After two days of peace, Opposition protests return, rock both Houses
The House was first adjourned for about 40 minutes till 10:30 am, then till 11:30 am and then to 12:30 pm
Barricades at protest sites, ruckus in Parliament over farmers' demands
Both Houses of Parliament faced repeated adjournments as Opposition members disrupted proceedings, demanding a discussion on the central laws enacted last September
 "Barricades at protest sites, ruckus in Parliament over farmers' demands")
Govt ready to discuss farmer issues inside and outside Parliament: Tomar
The government asserted in Lok Sabha that it was ready to discuss issues related to farmers both inside and outside Parliament amid vociferous protests by the Opposition
 "Govt ready to discuss farmer issues inside and outside Parliament: Tomar")
Sixty-three districts in the country are without a blood bank
The Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday
 "Sixty-three districts in the country are without a blood bank")
Budget session: 27 bills passed earlier to be presented in Lok Sabha today
27 bills passed by the Houses of Parliament during the fourth session of the 17th Lok Sabha will be tabled in the Lower House
FM Sitharaman reaches Parliament for Union Budget 2021-22 presentation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the Parliament where she is scheduled to present Union budget 2021-22
 "FM Sitharaman reaches Parliament for Union Budget 2021-22 presentation")
