Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Affairs
Meta is set to receive a summons from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology after Chairman Nishikant Dubey accused Mark Zuckerberg of spreading misinformation regarding the 2024 Indian general election. Dubey, in a post on X, criticised Mark Zuckerberg for his remarks. मेरी कमिटि इस
by PublisherThe Union government will announce the tenth round of oil and gas exploration under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) only after Parliament passes the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, Business Standard reports. The Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha (Lower House), aims to streamline petroleum leases, permit
by PublisherThere is much speculation in Patna and New Delhi about the possibility of a political upheaval in Bihar, which can impact the stability of the Narendra Modi government. The BJP on its own has only 240 MPs in the Lok Saha (Lower House) and is dependent on N. Chandrababu Naidu&
by PublisherVice President and Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in his valedictory remarks, expressed concern over the Winter Session's productivity, which was just 40.03%, with the house functioning effectively for just 43 hours and 27 minutes. He highlighted the criticism faced by parliamentarians from the citizens
by PublisherThe Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the BJP’s complaint against the Congress leaders alleged involvement in Thursday’s violent pushing and shoving at the Parliament door. The complaint was registered under several sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (the revised Indian
by Daanish NarayanIn Friday’s list of business in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal will refer to the two Bills proposing simultaneous elections to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The government has decided to increase the size of the JPC to 39 members, including 27 members from the Lower House
by PublisherAccording to a report from news agency PTI, which cited sources, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh rejected the opposition's impeachment notice on Thursday, which called for Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be removed. He claimed that the opposition moved the motion to
by PublisherThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry
by PublisherMeta is set to receive a summons from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology after Chairman Nishikant Dubey accused Mark Zuckerberg of spreading misinformation regarding the 2024 Indian general election. Dubey, in a post on X, criticised Mark Zuckerberg for his remarks. मेरी कमिटि इस
by PublisherMeta is set to receive a summons from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology after Chairman Nishikant Dubey accused Mark Zuckerberg of spreading misinformation regarding the 2024 Indian general election. Dubey, in a post on X, criticised Mark Zuckerberg for his remarks. मेरी कमिटि इस
by PublisherThe Union government will announce the tenth round of oil and gas exploration under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) only after Parliament passes the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, Business Standard reports. The Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha (Lower House), aims to streamline petroleum leases, permit
by PublisherThere is much speculation in Patna and New Delhi about the possibility of a political upheaval in Bihar, which can impact the stability of the Narendra Modi government. The BJP on its own has only 240 MPs in the Lok Saha (Lower House) and is dependent on N. Chandrababu Naidu&
by PublisherVice President and Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in his valedictory remarks, expressed concern over the Winter Session's productivity, which was just 40.03%, with the house functioning effectively for just 43 hours and 27 minutes. He highlighted the criticism faced by parliamentarians from the citizens
by PublisherThe Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the BJP’s complaint against the Congress leaders alleged involvement in Thursday’s violent pushing and shoving at the Parliament door. The complaint was registered under several sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (the revised Indian
by Daanish NarayanIn Friday’s list of business in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal will refer to the two Bills proposing simultaneous elections to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The government has decided to increase the size of the JPC to 39 members, including 27 members from the Lower House
by PublisherAccording to a report from news agency PTI, which cited sources, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh rejected the opposition's impeachment notice on Thursday, which called for Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be removed. He claimed that the opposition moved the motion to
by PublisherThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry
by PublisherBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by PTIA Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by PTIThe Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by PTIOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
by PTIPresident of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
by PTIExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
by PTIA thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
by PublisherBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was