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8 schemes, 10 years, poor show: A ‘bahikhata’ of the big budget headlines

From schemes focussed on women empowerment to increased water availability, each year, the corporate media churns out many big headlines from the union finance minister’s budget speech. But few manage to focus on how previous budget announcements have fared.

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In ‘robust vs rowdy opposition’ binary, Big Media blanks out parliamentary traditions

Who would have thought that a session of the Lok Sabha would draw eyeballs the way the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha has?

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BJP's JP Nadda appointed Leader Of House in Rajya Sabha

Union Health Minister and senior BJP leader JP Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins tomorrow June 24; Members to take oath

President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the 27th of June. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Women exiting workforce, farmer arrests: 10 issues for which Modi govt had no data in parliament

IndiaSpend looked at 35 parliamentary questions on health, education, labour, environment, agriculture, finance, gender and law and justice, between 2015 and 2023, for which the government responded that they had no data. The most common reason, in 17 of the 35 questions, for not providing data was “no such data…

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Sushil Kumar Modi: A dignified voice in the combative world of Bihar politics

In late January this year, when Bihar was gearing up for another round of political realignment, there was the usual media chatter about the formation of a new government. As reporters rushed to a feeble-looking Sushil Kumar Modi for some clues, he was as measured as usual – finding the…

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"Don't sit at home, come out and vote, it's your right.." says RS MP Sudha Murty after casting vote in Bengaluru

Rajya Sabha MP, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty cast her vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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For first time in 20 years, KCR clan absent from Parliament poll race

Unique Lok Sabha elections in Telangana as K. Chandrasekhar Rao's family is not part of the race.

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Kharge calls upon people to ‘avenge’ his defeat in last Lok Sabha election by electing Congress candidates this time

Terming his defeat in the last Lok Sabha election on his home turf of Kalaburagi as an act of “deception”, All-India Congress Committee (AICC) president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge has called upon the people to “avenge” his defeat by electing Congress candidates…

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Trinamool MP takes Matua guru’s name during oath, VP asks her to follow set format

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Thakur who was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha was made to take her oath again after she substituted “Shri Shri Hari Guru Chand Thakur” in place of “God” while taking oath of office.

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Katchatheevu island | Debate has always been marked by zamindari rights vs. sovereignty

Debate over Katchatheevu islet sovereignty, historical context, and political implications in India-Sri Lanka relations.

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Arunachal Pradesh struggles with low representation of women in polls

Despite constitutional amendments, Arunachal Pradesh struggles with low female participation in electoral politics, requiring urgent action for change.

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J.P. Nadda, others take oath as Rajya Sabha members

BJP national president J.P. Nadda and five other newly elected members of the Rajya Sabha took oath

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Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

As the landscape of Indian parliamentary proceedings changes, it is not only ministerial priorities that are in flux but also the utilisation of various interventions available to lawmakers

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You will always remain a hero to the middle class and aspirational youth: Kharge tells Manmohan

Manmohan Singh is all set to retire from Rajya Sabha; Mallikarjun Kharge pens letter in his praise

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Manmohan Singh ends 33-year-long innings in the Rajya Sabha

54 members of Rajya Sabha, including Manmohan Singh and 9 Union Ministers, set to retire in April.

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Former Union Ministers, father-son rivalry, wrestler: Shiv Sena (UBT) first list of candidates covers all; Congress objects

Shiv Sena (UBT) releases first list of Lok Sabha candidates in Mumbai, with Congress-NCP seat-sharing tussle ongoing.

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AAP leader Sanjay Singh takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Sanjay Singh of AAP takes oath as Rajya Sabha member after court allows visit to Parliament amid jail term.

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CAA would not have become law if AIADMK had voted against it in Rajya Sabha: T.N. Minister Duraimurugan

DMK Minister Duraimurugan criticizes AIADMK for supporting Citizenship Amendment Act, discusses Lok Sabha election candidates and water sharing issues.

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Money laundering case | SC to hear AAP leader Sanjay's Singh bail plea on March 19

The high court had on February 7 rejected the bail application of Mr. Singh, who has been re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from Delhi, but directed the trial court to expedite the trial once it starts.

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Doubly thrilled to receive this honour on Women’s Day: Sudha Murty on Rajya Sabha nomination

Renowned author Sudha Murthy nominated to Rajya Sabha by President of India on International Women's Day.

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Renowned Philanthropist Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha

Applauding her contributions in diverse fields Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sudha Murty is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Retired IAS, IPS officers from Karnataka urge Rajya Sabha Chairman to put oath of office of Syed Naseer Hussain on hold

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The question of Rajya Sabha seats in Kerala

Congress in Kerala has to tread cautiously with the IUML, which has demanded a Rajya Sabha seat

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Rajya Sabha polls should be free and fearless, to be given ‘utmost protection’, says SC

Supreme Court emphasizes protection of Rajya Sabha elections to ensure free and fearless voting by elected members.

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