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'32,077 Rapes Reported In 2015', Government Informs Parliament
A total of 32,077 rape cases were reported in 2015 across the country, Rajya Sabha was told on Wednesday.
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Government To Push For Passage Of Key Bills In Parliament
With just three working days left in the first part of Budget session, the government plans to push for the passage of some key bills, including the Whistle Blower Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016.
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3 Crucial Bills Taken Up in Extended Lok Sabha Session
The extension of Lok Sabha session by three working days has enabled the government to complete some of its crucial agenda including a bill against black money stashed abroad and another to amend the Whistleblowers Protection Act.
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National Waterways Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha
A Bill seeking to develop 101 waterways across the country was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid government's contention that the measure is aimed at providing a cheaper mode of transport and reducing traffic burden on roads.
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'No Idea Where Dawood Ibrahim Is,' Says Government in Parliament, Contradicting Itself
Dawood Ibrahim, one of India's most-wanted men for masterminding the 1993 blasts in Mumbai in which 300 people were killed, has not been located so far, the government said in Parliament today, contradicting its own stated position that he is in Pakistan.
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Government Makes All-Out Bid to Pass Black Money Bill
As it struggles to push its land reforms past an aggressive opposition, the Modi government has firmed up a strategy that will turn the rival parties into bystanders when it brings another key legislation, the Black Money bill, for Parliament's approval.
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India Has Historic Chance to Grow, Don't Obstruct: Arun Jaitley to Opposition
With a number of key reform bills stuck in the current Budget session of the Parliament, government today appealed to the opposition not to play "obstructionist" as the country has the "historic opportunity" to grow and the GDP is expected to go beyond 8 per cent next year, overtaking China.
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Live Updates: Mines Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha
Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2015.
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Opinion: Budget 2015: Sound Economics, Disappointing Politics
Describing the Indian Parliament as the sanctum sanctorum of democracy and urging all members of Parliament to work in a "spirit of cooperation and mutual accommodation," President Pranab Mukherjee opened the budget session last week.
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PM Modi Accuses Opposition of Non-Cooperation in Rajya Sabha
Blaming the opposition for failing to cooperate with the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Rajya Sabha said that members should reflect the feeling of the elected government of their state, not just of their party.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Lok Sabha: Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is replying in the Lok Sabha to the debate on the President's address. This is his first speech in parliament in the budget session.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Speaks in Rajya Sabha: Highlights
Finance Minister speaking in Rajya Sabha, defends the government on the Land Acquisition Bill amendments, the Railway Budget 2015, BJP's electoral performance in recent state elections and the coal block auctions. Here are the highlights from his speech:
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'Hey Prabhu.' Railway Minister Puns on his Name, Amuses Parliament
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today amused parliamentarians by punning on his own name during his speech.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to Defend Land Bill in Parliament Today
In the Rajya Sabha tomorrow, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will make a strong defence of the government's land reforms, denounced by a united opposition and activists as "anti-farmer."
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Rahul Gandhi's Sabbatical Exposes Congress Faultlines
Rahul Gandhi's surprise sabbatical has exposed faultlines in the electorally-battered Congress, which is bracing for a generational change.
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'32,077 Rapes Reported In 2015', Government Informs Parliament
A total of 32,077 rape cases were reported in 2015 across the country, Rajya Sabha was told on Wednesday.
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Government To Push For Passage Of Key Bills In Parliament
With just three working days left in the first part of Budget session, the government plans to push for the passage of some key bills, including the Whistle Blower Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016.
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3 Crucial Bills Taken Up in Extended Lok Sabha Session
The extension of Lok Sabha session by three working days has enabled the government to complete some of its crucial agenda including a bill against black money stashed abroad and another to amend the Whistleblowers Protection Act.
-
National Waterways Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha
A Bill seeking to develop 101 waterways across the country was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid government's contention that the measure is aimed at providing a cheaper mode of transport and reducing traffic burden on roads.
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'No Idea Where Dawood Ibrahim Is,' Says Government in Parliament, Contradicting Itself
Dawood Ibrahim, one of India's most-wanted men for masterminding the 1993 blasts in Mumbai in which 300 people were killed, has not been located so far, the government said in Parliament today, contradicting its own stated position that he is in Pakistan.
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Government Makes All-Out Bid to Pass Black Money Bill
As it struggles to push its land reforms past an aggressive opposition, the Modi government has firmed up a strategy that will turn the rival parties into bystanders when it brings another key legislation, the Black Money bill, for Parliament's approval.
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India Has Historic Chance to Grow, Don't Obstruct: Arun Jaitley to Opposition
With a number of key reform bills stuck in the current Budget session of the Parliament, government today appealed to the opposition not to play "obstructionist" as the country has the "historic opportunity" to grow and the GDP is expected to go beyond 8 per cent next year, overtaking China.
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Live Updates: Mines Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha
Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2015.
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Opinion: Budget 2015: Sound Economics, Disappointing Politics
Describing the Indian Parliament as the sanctum sanctorum of democracy and urging all members of Parliament to work in a "spirit of cooperation and mutual accommodation," President Pranab Mukherjee opened the budget session last week.
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PM Modi Accuses Opposition of Non-Cooperation in Rajya Sabha
Blaming the opposition for failing to cooperate with the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Rajya Sabha said that members should reflect the feeling of the elected government of their state, not just of their party.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Lok Sabha: Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is replying in the Lok Sabha to the debate on the President's address. This is his first speech in parliament in the budget session.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Speaks in Rajya Sabha: Highlights
Finance Minister speaking in Rajya Sabha, defends the government on the Land Acquisition Bill amendments, the Railway Budget 2015, BJP's electoral performance in recent state elections and the coal block auctions. Here are the highlights from his speech:
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'Hey Prabhu.' Railway Minister Puns on his Name, Amuses Parliament
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today amused parliamentarians by punning on his own name during his speech.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to Defend Land Bill in Parliament Today
In the Rajya Sabha tomorrow, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will make a strong defence of the government's land reforms, denounced by a united opposition and activists as "anti-farmer."
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Rahul Gandhi's Sabbatical Exposes Congress Faultlines
Rahul Gandhi's surprise sabbatical has exposed faultlines in the electorally-battered Congress, which is bracing for a generational change.
