In Parliament
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Mahua Moitra’s expulsion beyond scope of judicial review: Lok Sabha Secretariat tells Supreme Court
The parliamentary body said that Article 122 of the Constitution bars courts from examining the proceedings of Parliament.
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Budget Session of Parliament to be held from January 31 to February 9
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim Union Budget on February 1.
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Parliament clears new criminal laws, Telecom Bill by voice vote
The draft legislations were passed in the Rajya Sabha, a day after receiving the assent of the Lok Sabha.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Three more Opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha, total reaches 146
The lower house has passed several crucial bills amid nearly-empty Opposition benches, including those to replace the criminal laws.
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Bill on appointments to Election Commission clears Parliament
The proposed law was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday without 97 MPs, who have been suspended for the remainder of the session.
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Two more Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament, total 143 so far
The legislators have been suspended for demanding a discussion on the December 13 security breach in Parliament.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘Rules for suspension are meant for individual MPs, not by the bulk’: Lok Sabha ex-secretary general
There is no reason for the ban on 140 MPs demanding government’s response to security breach in Parliament, says PDT Achary.
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Security breach in Parliament: Two detained after they open gas canisters in Lok Sabha chamber
The Speaker of the Lower House said preliminary investigation showed that the smoke from the canisters was harmless.
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Rajya Sabha passes bill on Election Commission appointments
The Congress objected to the bill and said that it violates the spirit of the Constitution.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Amit Shah introduces amended bills to replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act in Lok Sabha
The home minister said that most of the amendments were grammatical corrections.
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‘Upper castes unite internally’: Mallikarjun Kharge criticises DK Shivakumar on caste census
Bharatiya Janata Party MPs pointed out that the Karnataka deputy chief minister has opposed the caste census, and urged the Congress chief to respond.
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Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court against her expulsion from Lok Sabha
The Ethics Committee found the Trinamool Congress leader guilty of having shared her login details of the Parliament website with others and accepting gifts.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship