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The Latest Breaking News from the Rajya Sabha

Falling short: On the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Digital Data Protection Bill 2023 must be thoroughly discussed and its discrepancies ironed out in the Rajya Sabha

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Parliament proceedings | Women occupy Chair, secretariat table for a brief period in the Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a special moment for a brief period when the chair and the secretariat table were all managed by women and a woman MP was speaking in the House

The Hindu

Don’t take coercive steps on power dues iussue: HC to Centre

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Defeat in Delhi Services Bill is a moral victory, says Opposition

Opposition bloc stands united in Delhi government Bill vote, falls short by 29 votes; Opposition sees it as a moral victory, first time crossing 100-mark in Rajya Sabha division.

The Hindu

With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief or Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them

INDIA parties submit privilege motion against Leader of House Piyush Goyal for calling them "traitors". Uproar in House, demand apology. Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha due to refusal of discussion on Manipur and apology. Piyush Goyal takes back words, Chairman to remove unparliamentary remarks from records.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: PM Modi-led govt to face no-confidence motion; Rahul Gandhi likely to open debate

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose parliamentary membership was restored on Monday, is likely to open the discussion on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services Bill, with support of 131 MPs

Rajya Sabha passed Govt. of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill on August 7, four days after Lok Sabha cleared it. Bill seeks to ensure corruption-free, pro-people governance in Delhi. Opposition moved amendments, proposal to send it to select committee, both voted against.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Congress MP Rajni Patil’s reinstatement leads to war of words in Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Rajni Patil was reinstated, nearly six months after she was suspended for allegedly video recording and publishing visuals from the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

‘Draconian, deeply distressing’: Editors Guild flags concerns in Press & Registration of Periodicals Bill

The Editors Guild is “deeply concerned” by some of the “draconian provisions” of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 3.

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil’s suspension revoked

Rajya Sabha Privilege Committee proposed reinstatement of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, suspended for four months for reportedly circulating video shot inside House. Committee found her guilty of breach of privilege, but ruled her suspension so far should be deemed as punishment. Congress members had protested decision.

The Hindu

Delhi services Bill | Be present in Rajya Sabha, Congress issues whip to its members

Jairam Ramesh issued the three-lined Whip saying that “very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday.”

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Short-lived political truce on Manipur debate breaks down over dates

Congress Chief Whip and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the INDIA parties had offered a “middle path” by offering to hold the debate on a mutually negotiated motion on Manipur under Rule 167.

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Explained | Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

.Amid opposition walk-out, Rajya Sabha passes Biodiversity Bill, 2021. Bill aims to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable use & equitable sharing of benefits. Amendments proposed, however, exempt "codified traditional knowledge" & AYUSH industry from benefit sharing, denying local communities' benefits. Bill decriminalises offences & proposes monetary penalties, raising concerns over resource…

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Morning digest | Govt, opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate; PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg this month, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day.

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Services Bill has made the Delhi govt. administratively impotent, says AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha is rallying support in Rajya Sabha to oppose the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. He discussed the implications of the Bill, if AAP erred in backing the J&K Reorganisation Bill, and if the 'Delhi model' of governance has been affected by arrests of ex-AAP Ministers.

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With 6 sittings left, Centre, Opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate

The Opposition remains adamant on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during any debate on Manipur but for now the next challenge is to finalise the wording of the resolution which is agreeable to both sides.

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3 Bills passed in Rajya Sabha yet again in Opposition’s absence

Rajya Sabha passed 3 Bills without major discussion due to Opposition boycott over violence in Manipur. Coal & Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said Modi govt created foolproof mechanism to auction minerals & metals.

Newslaundry

‘Those involved in unlawful activities’ won’t get nod to start a paper: RS passes Press & Periodicals Bill

The Rajya Sabha today passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 by a voice vote.

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India to have its first polar research vessel in five years: Union minister Rijiju

Replying to a query in the Rajya Sabha, he said a proposal regarding the ship is expected to go for Cabinet approval during the current financial year.

Dynamite News

"INDIA parties have offered middle path solution to govt": Jairam Ramesh on impasse in RS over Manipur debate

With the Rajya Sabha witnessing an impasse over the Opposition MPs' demand on Manipur debate, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that I.N.D.I.A. parties have offered a “middle path solution” to the government for uninterrupted discussion. Read further on Dynamite news

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Pre-matric scholarship for minority students was discontinued based on ‘cogent reasons’: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Union government has conveyed to the Tamil Nadu government that the removal of coverage of class I to 8 from the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students, was based on “cogent reasons.”

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Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tells Opposition that he would be violating his oath if he directed the Prime Minister to be present in the House; Opposition walks out

The Hindu

CUET-UG not based on CBSE syllabus, examines students of different boards on equal footing: Education Ministry

CUET-UG is a university entrance test not based on CBSE syllabus, examining students of diff. boards equally. Union Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that the test is to reduce burden on students, univs. & edu. system.

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