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Steel Ministry urged to restore iron ore supply to RINL from NMDC’s mines in Chhattisgarh soon

NMDC directive to RINL to source its requirement from its mines in Karnataka involves an additional expenditure, BJP Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao tells Union Minister of Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia, and calls for preferential treatment to the steel plant in Visakhapatnam. Sounding an alarm, he says that RINL is…

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25 government bills pending in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register.

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Andhra Pradesh: BJP leader lashes out at INDIA bloc for adopting ‘anti-India’ stance

The statements made by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatana Dharma should not be seen in isolation, as they are a part of the strategy adopted by the Opposition alliance to denigrate the honour of the nation in a bid to build its vote bank, alleges BJP Rajya Sabha member…

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"They are scared of INDIA alliance...," Mani Shankar Iyer on ‘India vs Bharat’ row

Reacting over the ‘India vs Bharat’ row, Congress leader Mani Shankar Iyer on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is scared of the Opposition alliance INDIA so the BJP is deliberately changing the name of India to Bharat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP nominates former UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma as Rajya Sabha candidate

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the candidature of former Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma as the party's candidate from the state for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP declares former Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma as Rajya Sabha candidate from U.P.

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma was named the BJP’s candidate for the by-election to the lone Rajya Seat from U.P.

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The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

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Systematic attempt to sabotage Indian democracy: Congress

Congress questions the exclusion of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha

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No Question Hour, private members business during September 18-22 special session of Parliament

Parliament to hold five-day session from Sept 18-22, without Question Hour or private members' business. No agenda revealed, speculation of shift to new Parliament building & possible last session of current Lok Sabha.

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Employees wondering if Steel Ministry is sincere about reviving VISP in Bhadravati

A recent reply by the Ministry of Steel in Rajya Sabha on the closure of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISP) in Bhadravati has upset the employees.

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Teachers aspirants’ protest create tension at School Education office

Candidates protest police highhandedness & govt inaction over thousands of vacant teacher posts. Emotions ran high as police tried to disperse crowd. Rajya Sabha member R. Krishnaiah intervened to cool tempers & demanded govt fill vacancies & not play with aspirants' lives.

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BRS regime has ignored BCs: Laxman

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP National OBC Morcha president K. Laxman has questioned the BRS government about the tardy implementation of ‘BC Bandhu’

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Chidambaram nominated to parliamentary panel on home affairs looking into criminal laws

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar nominates former Home Minister P. Chidambaram to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs.

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Eight Parliamentary Standing Committees re-constituted; P Chidambaram appointed to Home panel

Eight Department–related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs) were re-constituted by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar including the appointment of senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram to the 31-member Home panel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After Congress, AAP demands probe into Adani Power issue

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh demanded action against officials and Ministers in Gujarat for alleged excess payment to Adani Power Mundra Limited over five years under two power purchase agreements.

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New flight service to Pune from Belagavi starting October 31

Star Air to operate daily direct flight b/w Belagavi & Pune from Oct 31. Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi said private airline responded positively. Fleet strength of 8 aircraft, incl. Embraer E175LR known for low noise, advanced tech & high safety. 12 Business & 64 Economy Class seats.

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Handouts keep electorate in a state of ‘political intoxication’: Vice President Dhankar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says government freebies have left people in political intoxication, legislatures becoming irrelevant. He urges parliamentarians to occupy public space in Parliament, create an ecosystem to empower people instead of doling out freebies

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Uttar Pradesh: Byelection on Sept 15 to Rajya Sabha seat vacated after death of BJP member

Nomination for the bypoll will start from August 29 and the polls will be held on September 15. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Bhupinder Hooda says he will scrap Haryana Government’s flagship programmes if voted to power

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda promises to scrap Parivar Pehchan Patra, double old-age pension, provide 300 units of free electricity and two lakh permanent jobs if Congress returns to power. He also pledges to give gas cylinders for Rs.500, plots of 100 yards to SC/BCs, cheaper loans to artisans,…

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Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankar refers 3 bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to Standing Committee on Home Affairs

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday referred the three proposed bills, which seek to replace British-era criminal laws, to the Standing Committee on Home Affairs for examination. Read further on Dynamite News:

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12% of sitting MPs of Rajya Sabha billionaires, highest percentage from A.P., Telangana: ADR

12% of Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana having the highest percentage. 75 (33%) have declared criminal cases, including 2 with murder charges and 1 with rape charges

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Explained | The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (2023)

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023, will replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and regulate the field nursing and mid wifery in the country, including education and licensing.

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"Humanity should take precedence over...," RJD's Manoj Jha on Azad's remark 'Hinduism existed before Islam'

Reacting to former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s remark that Hinduism existed before Islam, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said that humanity should take precedence over all other considerations. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders

Nitish Kumar served as a minister in Vajpayee’s cabinet and always praised the former PM for his “inclusive politics”, which has become a point of unfavourable comparison with Prime Minister Modi.

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